connecting rod bolts and cap

[mr41cadillac]

i need connecting rod bolts and caps for 1941 346 engine thanks very much john m sav ga

[Dave Shepherd]

Make sure to have the rods reconditioned when doing this or the caps/bolts will cause the big end to be out of round.

[Steve Passmore]

Just to enlarge on what Dave has said John, hes absolutely right, so I think it would be prudent to get the rod and the cap. I presume your engine has thrown a cap? or what?  and what number rod is it? I know thats not important technically speaking but it would be nice to keep all the numbers in sequence if you could.  I'm in England by the way. Steve

[mr41cadillac]

what happened is i rounded one bolt head and then tried tocut it off with a dremel tool but couldnt cut completely so then used a bolt extractor and the head broke now im trying to drill out but its of course ruining the cap as well thanks

[Steve Passmore]

Whats the number of the rod?

[mr41cadillac]

i dont have it out yet but its the back cylinder on passenger side

[Steve Passmore]

Thats number 8 then, and its an old problem with the cap nuts, you need to use a 3/8" drive six sided socket on these, too late for you now I guess.