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Old September 2nd, 2016, 05:59 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by Dave Wolfe View Post
Same rod bolts between the 250s and 300s. Newgen 250 calls for 20 ft lbs torque. 2013 manual says .15-.25mm of bolt stretch, or 89 in lbs plus another 120 degrees. Not sure what the newer 300 fsm says.
20ft/lbs seems awfully low for any connecting rods bolt. are you sure thats right?

no wonder they back off, i can tighten them that tight with my fingers. rod bolts must be toothpicks if thats all the tq they take.
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