what is the correct torque for starter bolts on

Asked by GuruW7FNM May 31, 2018 at 10:52 AM about the 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 K1500 SL 4WD Standard Cab SB

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a search can give you the answer , I figure the most I can get with a standard ratchet is about 35'lbs. , with a cheater bar maybe 40 and that should be good ,, some fords have them on there at more than that , generally I torque a bolt with what it took to get it off

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