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@red78ta
Yes the connecting rod bolts are one time use; it is because of thread stretch. I have measured the used verses new, it is real...same goes for head bolts. Because of this, if you are doing anything fancy to the bottom end, use the old hardware until ready for assembly.
ARP does make a V-6 set for the 2.9l and 4.0l OHV (part# 153-6001)
, I am not certain that it will fit the SOHC 4.0 but I would be SUPER surprised if they didn't. They are a out $70 for the set, Summit sells them; should be easy to determine if compatible.
NOTE
The ARP nuts do require a small amount of machining to work with the Cologne (Ford) V-6's.
Yes the connecting rod bolts are one time use; it is because of thread stretch. I have measured the used verses new, it is real...same goes for head bolts. Because of this, if you are doing anything fancy to the bottom end, use the old hardware until ready for assembly.
ARP does make a V-6 set for the 2.9l and 4.0l OHV (part# 153-6001)
NOTE
The ARP nuts do require a small amount of machining to work with the Cologne (Ford) V-6's.
