Originally Posted by
chevy42083
I did my BB by hand sense. I Didn't want to strip or overtighten. 2 weeks later, it was a little lose... snugged it up again. All good for the 1k miles so far.
If you're unsure, stay safe and just check it later.
You want it way beyond snug. The recommended torque of 40 - 50 ft-pounds or so is pretty much all you can apply by putting your full arm strength onto the wrench handle.