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> Hi > > I am looking for Torque values for > the oil filter cover bolts ... > Now I have my Sturtevant Richmont > Torque wrench I am exploring my > anally retentive side. > > I went with the 5m thread dia > values ... something like 4.8Nm > > Sound Good ? > > Barnaby > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

----- Original Message ----- From: "Devon Jarvis" > I haven't yet gone metric for torque. I think 8 or 10 ft/lbs is enough, you're better off using loctite and less torque if > you're worried. Or, drill the bolt heads and safety wire them. > > Devon > > Barnaby Robson wrote: > > > Hi > > > > I am looking for Torque values for > > the oil filter cover bolts ... > > Now I have my Sturtevant Richmont > > Torque wrench I am exploring my > > anally retentive side. > > > > I went with the 5m thread dia > > values ... something like 4.8Nm > > > > Sound Good ? > > > > Barnaby > > > > Manual recommends 3.4 - 4.9 N-m, 30 - 43 in-lb for a 5mm thread dia. Larry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

> > Whoa! You did mean inch lbs right? Seems to me if you put 10 ft lbs on > those tiny bolts, you're asking for trouble, or I could be talking out > of my hat. > > Marshall in Shreveport, La > '95 KLXC3 "Blackhorse" (to honor those who served) > > > I haven't yet gone metric for torque. I think 8 or 10 ft/lbs is enough, you're better off using loctite and less torque if > you're worried. Or, drill the bolt heads and safety wire them. > > Devon >