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: Might be a stupid question but......


Raupleminze454
Mar 24th, 10, 7:44 PM
How do I know when the straps for the fuel tank are tight enough? I just installed a new one, everything seems good........................I would just hate for this thing to go "Hindenberg" while driving.

JWagner
Mar 24th, 10, 8:00 PM
Actually a pretty good question. I looked in the assembly manual and it says to tighten them to 80-120 LBS IN torque. That would be 7-10 Lbs-ft if you do not have an inch-pound wrench. Is suspect that most people (like me) just wing it.

Raupleminze454
Mar 24th, 10, 9:39 PM
Thanks, I appreciate the help.