While I have no intention of using a torque wrench on a regular basis,
could some kind soul either give me a ballpark torque, or use a torque
wrench to measure what "feels right"? Given a number, I can use a torque
wrench to get a feel for what I should be doing on this end.

My guess is 50 - 70 ft lbs. I just pull tight with a 12" wrench, never use a
torque wrench.

Karl