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Carb Boots, O-rings, Questions... (450T)

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I have boots, o-rings, and clamps on the way for my '82 GS450T...

(they're taking forever to get here... thanks g&s)

I have a couple questions:

1) How tight do I torque the bolts down? Ft/lbs? (I know to go bit by bit to keep the seal flush.)

2) I haven't removed the old ones, does anyone know the thread-type of the bolts so I can get allen replacements from the local ACE?

Thanks in advance!
 
Torque???

*I know that if I overtighten I can mess up the seal...
 
Check the Clymer and/or Haynes manuals on BassCliff's site, they'll list the torque spec's in there. I can't recall off the top of my head but it's quite low from memory...
 
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*I know that if I overtighten I can mess up the seal...
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I honestly don't know how that could happen. The ringland in the boot itself is what the O-ring will deform to, no matter how much torque you apply.

As with all other fasteners, of course, you could always screw up the threads and/or break the fastener if you get carried away.
 
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