Oil strainer nut torque setting

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Oil strainer nut torque setting

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Can anyone tell me the torque setting for the oil strainer nut on the 2 litre Aircooled engine please?

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If i remember right haynes say 11 ft-lb but both Tom Wilson book and Jake Raby build video go with 9ft-lb which is what i do mine at.
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Thanks for the information Kipper, I see your Leicestershire too, where about are you?
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Shepshed chap.
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