Originally Posted by
grumpy
Even and sufficient pressure against a presumably flat surface (baffle) is
always a good idea. Uneven torque -could- distort a frame, as could
unnecessarily high torque values. I would guess that the driver mounting
process changed over the last 60+ years, but "sufficient" likely means
tightening the fasteners until the gasket is 'squished' (to form a seal)
and the frame very near or just in contact with the baffle.
Getting reliable/consistent torque values driving fasteners into even precisely
placed t-nuts would be tough. It is a useful question, but in practice I use my
torque "arm", check for alignment, binding, and visual clues.