The "erk" brings up an interesting point. Generally torque specs are based on a lightly oiled fastener. The "erk" is actually the galling of a dry fastener in the threads. Is there a listed lubricant for these fittings?
Friction in the threads could wildly alter the actual clamping force at any given torque, particularly in a termination that has been oxidizing for a while. (In use or on the shelf)
