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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 07:51 PM
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400 rods
How do you tell the difference between 5.7, and 5.565 rods
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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 09:18 PM
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Re: 400 rods
they use shorter/different rod bolts.
heres a link with pics comparing them side by side;
http://www.chevydiy.com/1955-1996-ch...manual-part-3/

heres a pic of some reconditioned and weight matched 400 rods i have laying around. hope it helps.
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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 09:34 PM
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Re: 400 rods
Do you know what the length is? Please.
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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 09:39 PM
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what, the over all length? i'll go measure 1 for ya.
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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 09:43 PM
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Re: 400 rods
I'd really appreciate it.
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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 10:04 PM
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Re: 400 rods
i got 7 9/16", total overall length. but these were re-sized/reconditioned.
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weight;
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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 10:21 PM
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Re: 400 rods
OAL is no good because of balance pad variations. How about measuring minumim length between holes, and the length of the bolt bosses?
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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 10:34 PM
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agreed. i can take any measurements tomorrow. just ask. i'm relaxing for the night now.
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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 11:38 PM
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How about just the bolt.
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 08:12 AM
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i come up with just under 2". these are ARP rod bolts.
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Thank you
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