1965 Evinrude SportFour Heavy Duty 60 HP Outboards Service Manual, 4204, Page 49Get this manual
aligned with the lug on the bearing retainer plateSee Figure 5-29cInsert retainer plate screws, using new "0" rings or screws if necessary Draw the screws up tight, then back off two turns to provide slight degree of end movement which will facilitate crankcase installation dOil and install center main bearing on center journal of crankshaftDowel pin hole in bearing must be positioned toward cylinder blockeApply coat of OMC Needle Bearing Grease Part #378642, to aid in retaining needle bearings and retainers during assemblyAssemble crankshaft to cylinder blockWhile installing crankshaft, pistons must be as close to top of cylinders as possible, and crankpins should be aligned verticallySee Figure 5-30While placing the crankshaft into position, rotate the crankcase heads slightly to prevent damage to the "0" ringsNote dowel pin in center bearing location in cylinder block and corresponding hole in center journal bearing raceAdjust position of bearing assembly to fit over dowel pinFigure 5-28Installing Piston in Cylinder fThe connecting rod needle bearing retainer is matched assembly and must be retained as suchDo not interchange halves of these assemblies or turn end for endConnecting rods and caps also are matchedCaps are not interchangeable with those of other rods, neither may the caps of the same rods be turned end for endTo assist correct assembly, small embossings are provided on matching sides of rod and capCo