Originally Posted by
emailsfh
Thanks carpediem. I guess I'm one of the "SS/FG" people. Pretty surprised that an item that has become so widespread seems so hard to find specs for . . . What does "snug" mean to you? Any estimates on torque? I have a torque wrench that only goes to ~200 in/lb. Should I torque with that, then give it an extra bit more? How much?
200 in/lbs isn't nearly enough. Most cranks require around 30 lb/ft. That's 360 in/lbs. I grease the threads but not the tapers.