crankshaft bearing cap torque

[dawid4444]

i have 98 GSX 7bolt rebuilt engine and i just want to make sure that the torque spec for crankshaft bearing cap is 18ft/lbs ??. i found it at manual but to me is lil weak :/
idk thx for answers

DSM

 

[dawid4444]

anyone ??

 

[96eclipzGsT]

I think the book says something like 18ftlbs, then 90 degree turn. I just torqued mine to 50ftlbs and its been running fine. My rods are torqued to 40ftlbs.

 

[needsy]

See the topic below.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/bolt-tech/160691-main-bearing-torque.html