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by steve welte
Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Going down another path . RUPP Kart
Replies: 7
Views: 8717

Re: Going down another path . RUPP Kart

Very nice looking kart. Be sure to enjoy it.
by steve welte
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new Tom Kelley 820/610 manifolds
Replies: 1
Views: 3086

Re: The new Tom Kelley 820/610 manifolds

It is a fun ride for sure. Tom only has one left and won't be making anymore so a person better hurry.
by steve welte
Wed May 09, 2018 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ted Johnson
Replies: 10
Views: 12930

Re: Ted Johnson

Well darn it Brain. That is Kool as heck. I hope you can get it done.
by steve welte
Sat Apr 07, 2018 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Connecting rod bolt
Replies: 31
Views: 50459

Re: Connecting rod bolt

Intresting question. Well the 2 towns are only a few miles apart. USMP and Kprecsion. I believe they are inter connected but am also told they are not. I'm not going to put mis info out there but I guess you can read between the lines as well as I can.
by steve welte
Sat Apr 07, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Connecting rod bolt
Replies: 31
Views: 50459

Re: Connecting rod bolt

Further info on these bolts is that they are 280 KSI tinsile strength and 236 KSI yeild. The initial run is a very small quantity with the next runs being larger. Torque is to be 95 to 100 inch pounds. Be sure to only use a six side socket and NOT a 12 point. The first sets use a 5/32" socket and th...
by steve welte
Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Connecting rod bolt
Replies: 31
Views: 50459

Re: Connecting rod bolt

by steve welte
Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Connecting rod bolt
Replies: 31
Views: 50459

Re: Connecting rod bolt

Good news is pending. Probably next week we will know more.
by steve welte
Wed Apr 04, 2018 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Connecting rod bolt
Replies: 31
Views: 50459

Re: Connecting rod bolt

that the 'allen' type bolt was prevalent and widely used in the day. This is correct as the standard series and saws used the allen head style bolt but those were still a special grade not available today. NO they were NOT just a 180K grade 8 or 9 screw. They were in the area of 210K with the extern...
by steve welte
Tue Apr 03, 2018 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Connecting rod bolt
Replies: 31
Views: 50459

Re: Connecting rod bolt

So I read the comment above stating that the engines ran all these years without a special 40 or 50.00 bolt. while that is true one also needs to know that all the factory McCulloch rod bolts were indeed special and not just a grade 8 or 9 bolt you can buy anywhere. We have contacted dozens of manuf...
by steve welte
Tue Apr 03, 2018 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Connecting rod bolt
Replies: 31
Views: 50459

Re: Connecting rod bolt

So I read the comment above stating that the engines ran all these years without a special 40 or 50.00 bolt. while that is true one also needs to know that all the factory McCulloch rod bolts were indeed special and not just a grade 8 or 9 bolt you can buy anywhere. We have contacted dozens of manuf...