Topic: Oil Pan bolt torque specs

[redrider736]

Looked for the specs and could not find them. Anyone know what the torque specs are for my 78' CB550k oil pan bolts ??

[Black 750K8]

1/4" drive and choke up on the handle easy does it.

[flybox1]

+1  6ft lb
thread sealant will keep the bolts from weeping.

[Duke McDukiedook]

And replace your bolt crush washer every once in a while, it helps.

[redrider736]

Technically an M6 bolt is specified 6' lbs. Snugged to hand tight is appropriate. If you are suffering from a seeping leak, over tightening the pan won't solve it. Gonna have to remove the pan, scrape the surface very clean and install a new seal.  If you've done that and still have a leak, remove the pan and check the surface for square/level using a metal straight edge in multiple directions across the whole of the surface.

If you on find a problem, then correct as needed.

IF all of this is meaningless and you just wanted a spec, apologies. Thought I might "head off" any issues by presuming the reason behind your question.

More info, the better !!
The pervious owner had a seeping leak when bike was running. I removed the oil pan cleaned it and the surface, installed a new o-ring & bolts. time will tell.

ThX all

[LesterPiglet]

The pervious owner had a seeping leak

I hate pervy owners.

[Duke McDukiedook]

Damn parvert owners, is that what PO means? 

[redrider736]

The pervious owner had a seeping leak

I hate pervy owners.

Especially pervy owners that neglect there bikes !!! Sooo glade she has a new home !!