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KZ550 Transmission Cover Screw Torque Specs
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15 Jul 2015 14:35 #681024
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1982 KZ550-C3
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I am looking for the torque specs for these 7 screws that hold on the transmission cover (clutch rod, shift rod, secondary shaft cover) (
Part Diagram
) for a 1982 KZ550-C3. The factory manual does not have a specific torque spec that I can find, but just a generic one. The bolts are 6mm machine thread, and the manual says these should be between 52 and 69 in-lb. I have them at 60 in-lb but that is just barely snugged up. The last time I installed the cover, I noticed oil leaking from the bottom of the cover, and no amount of tightening would fix it. I have since ordered new bolts and another new gasket, cleaned up the area, blew out the bolt holes, and have installed it again. I will leave it as is and watch for oil dripping, but I would like to know if they should be tightened more.
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15 Jul 2015 14:40 - 15 Jul 2015 14:49 #681025
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15 Jul 2015 14:59 #681028
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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60 inch pounds should be tight enough. I would not go any tighter because you can strip the threads in the engine - it is aluminum and the screws are steel, so the engine will normally strip out before the screws. Ed
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15 Jul 2015 15:05 #681029
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You did replace the seals.
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