torque setting for oil sump bolts?

[Guest]

I'm replacing the oil pan gasket on my 1980 GS850G but I can't find the torque specs for the oil pan bolts in my Hayne's manual.

Does anyone know what they are?

They're small, so I'm guessing I don't have to tighten them much, but I do want to squish the gasket down firmly. Although, at the same time, I sure don't want to tear off the head or damage the threading.

What can I say ... I'm nervous!

I tried to search for an answer on the forum and, like I said, in my manual, but just couldn't find it.

Any help is much appreciated.

[Agemax]

1.0kgf.m or 7lbf.ft same as the other 6mm crankcase bolts

[BassCliff]

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[rapidray]

An inch pound torque wrench would be best for the small bolts & low torque settings. 84 inch pounds would then be your number. Ray.

[oldgsfan]

Thanks for the help! I figured it would be low and thought it would be the same as other crankcase bolts, but I wasn't sure.

And I didn't even know torque wrenches came in inch pound types. I'll have to look for one.

[eil]

I just bought this one for $99: http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-850...+torque+wrench

30-200 inch/lbs. It's a little on the pricey side for such a small wrench, but I'm _very_ satisfied with the quality. Comes with a calibration slip to prove that it came from the factory in working condition.