arp studs causing clearance issue

[Clipse90Turbo]

I'm building up a 2.3/2.4l stroker engine and after the install of the crank and bearings there was a problem when the arp studs where put on. You couldn't turn the crank really. Has anyone had this problem? I was confused of why these studs would cause this. Now my block is at the machine shop getting aligned. If anyone could help me out that would be appreciated...

Thanks

 

[1stGenRocks]

yes the block will need clearancing to use the stroker crank.

 

[Clipse90Turbo]

Thanks for the reply. I wanted to make sure this wasn't an error I was making. I'm just looking forward to getting it all done. Take it easy

 

[project_tsi]

If your building a stroker, these links will help you.

http://www.pinktemple.com/stroker.html
http://www.wideopenwest.com/~ksmith3289/faq/dsmstroker/dsmstroker.html

 

[steel_3d]

Did the crank turn with the stock main bolts? Some people say you need to line hone the mains when using arp studs. Personally I can't see them tighten the mains enough to clamp the crank down, but I guess it's possible. From what I've seen, line hone jobs don't really make the mains straight or round anyway. Let us know what the machine shop says.