• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Stock rod nuts?

  • Thread starter Thread starter lincoln+ford
  • Start date Start date Oct 10, 2009

lincoln+ford

Member
Jul 4, 2009
195
0
16
Oct 10, 2009
#1
  • Oct 10, 2009
  • #1
Okay my buddy gave me his short block but a few of the nuts that hold the connecting rod cap on are missing.Can i just buy them from ford or summit whats the cheapest way to fix this?If i can get away with it can i just pull the nuts off a differet set?
 

BlownFiveLiter

have car, will race....wait, it doesn't run
15 Year Member
Nov 29, 1999
3,133
18
108
Chicagoland
Oct 10, 2009
#2
  • Oct 10, 2009
  • #2
Buy a whole set of ARP rod bolts. That's the weak point of the stock bottom end anyhow.
 

liljoe07

5 Year Member
Feb 18, 2009
1,622
363
124
Cartersville,Ga
Oct 10, 2009
#3
  • Oct 10, 2009
  • #3
StangGT1995 said:
Buy a whole set of ARP rod bolts. That's the weak point of the stock bottom end anyhow.
Click to expand...

X2

Then have the rods resized.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

O
8.8 Pinion Nut Leak
  • OX1
  • Jan 3, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
15
Views
735
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jan 5, 2026
OX1
O
B
Engine Another no start after washing engine bay
  • bruno
  • Apr 26, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
24
Views
491
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 7, 2026
AeroCoupe
Engine Suggestions on an engine rebuild. Stock cam/GT40Ps or aftermarket on both for a fun weekend driver?
  • MadSquirrelTech
  • Apr 28, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
23
Views
614
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 7, 2026
MadSquirrelTech
S
Drivetrain 8.8 Pinion and 302 rear main seal leaks after replacing. 93 5.0 with t-5
  • Steigy4827
  • Jun 23, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
619
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Apr 1, 2026
Steigy4827
S
J
MEED HELP!! 86 mustang
  • Jacob0121
  • Jan 23, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
304
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 25, 2026
CAMTWO1070
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?