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torque setting for oil sump bolts?

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