Originally Posted by
TejanoTrackie
Since Scrod hasn't replied to your question, I'll state that I've been using 400 in-lb (33 ft-lb) torque on all my square taper cranks, including Suginos. I grease the bolt threads but leave the axle dry.
I very rarely use a torque wrench when doing certain things anymore. After a while, you just know.
Same here - I grease the threads (unless I'm dealing with Campy bolts that like to back themselves out andf use a drop of blue Loctite) and never grease a square-taper spindle.