1965 Evinrude 90 HP StarFlite Service Manual, PN 4206, Page 53Get this manual
BEARINGS aAll should dirt to ba ll or dirt in areas where the bearings are to be rviced be kept free from accumulations of oil and avoid damage to the bearingsDO NOT spin roller bearings before they are cleaned, as the raceways may cause serious damage WORN ING GROOVES WARPED RING NSUFF ICI ENT AP
bPlace bearings in wire basket and immerse in solvent such SolvasolThe tank should have screened false bottom to prevent settlings from being stirred up into the bearingsAgitate basket frequently until grease, oil, and sludge are thoroughly loose ned and can be flushed outBearings that contain especially heavy carbon deposits or hardened grease should be soaked in separate container of solventcUsing spray gun with air filter and clean solve nt, flush each bearing until all dirt and residue removedTurn one of the races slowly while flushing to help dislodge dirt from around balls and separator pocketsBlow solvent out of bearings, using dry, filtered air, being careful not to spin bearings by force of ir dSince dry bearings rust rapidly, lubricate them at once in light, clean oilRotate them few times andafter draining the excess oil, place them in covered container until reassemblyeDiscard bearings which show any of the following(1) Rusted balls, rollers, or raceways(2) Fractured ring This may be caused by forcing cocked bearing off shaft, or by too heavy press