Torque values for the T&D adjusting screw lock nut?

[Yellow Truck]

Going to pull off the rockers to block the oil passages, and I looked at the instructions and I knew there was something sketchy in the instructions. Under "Final Assembly" it reads "Set valve lash to cam manufacturers specs and torque the adjuster crew jam nut to 5/20 ft-lbs".

I find this instruction, specifically 5/20 ft-lbs, to be unclear. What is the correct value?

[blykins]

I have never used a torque wrench on them,  but the 20 would be for the nut.

[Barry_R]

and 20 would be a "lot".
The jam nut is only to keep the adjusting screw from coming loose, as it applies a load in the wrong direction for assembly strength - pulling it out of the rocker.
Guys the put some extra "oomph" on those can break adjusters and pull threads on rockers.

[blykins]

Yep, a good ole wrench and some hand pressure is all that's needed. 

[Yellow Truck]

Thanks. I finally found the email from T&D who said the note means 5 to 20, and that most builders do 18.

In any case, I don't have the years of developing the touch that you guys have, plus the engine is in the truck so it is harder to be consistent, so I'll do 15 lbs.

[Posi67]

https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/lsm-tq-100-3

I have one and believe 22 ft/lbs is the preset. Works great.