Originally Posted by
jim henderson
Without a torque wrench, hand tight is more than enough. Don't go honking on the wrench.
One thing I've learned is that, once the bolt has made contact with the surface and is just a little bit snug, one 1/4 turn with a wrench or ratchet from that point is equivalent to about 14 ft-lbs. It's obviously not as accurate as a torque wrench, but it might work for you.