How tight do I go??
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How tight do I go??
Just replaced the O-rings in my water drain valve and need to know how tight to go with the four little screws. I think I have it tight enough, but I can go tighter. I thought they may bottom out since the valve has metal inserts in the screw holes. Any ideas? Thanks.
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i couldn't find a torque spec on the torx bolts that hold the lever on, however my manual said that the Fuel Filter/Water Separator Mounting Bolts (i guess the two that hold it to the HPOP reservoir) are at 23lb-ft. i would lubricate the o-rings and then torque the bolts down to about 20 lb ft?
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Thanks Kris, I don't have a 1/4 inch drive torque wrench, but would guess that is about what I have now. I guess I can tighten more if it starts to leak. Oh yeah, Happy birthday again.
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Originally Posted by zx250
Thanks Kris, I don't have a 1/4 inch drive torque wrench, but would guess that is about what I have now. I guess I can tighten more if it starts to leak. Oh yeah, Happy birthday again.
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ZX there is no published spec on those screws that i could find. I did learn(by Reading) never try to make them "Super tight" because they will crack the ears on the assembly. I just snugged them up and then cranked the engine help the throttle to 2000 rpm for 30 seconds and then checked for any leaking. It was dry so I will recheck after a couple of weeks to make sure vibration hasnt loosened them any.
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Thanks, That is what I was thinking. Didn't want to overtighten. I went as tight as I was comfortable doing and went for a drive. Everything is dry. I will recheck in a while. Thanks for looking for me.
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I had to do it last week and I looked for 3 days for specs.... online and in the factory service manual all I found was "Do Not Overtighten"
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