1967 Evinrude StarFlite 80 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 4359, Page 54Get this manual
jTighten connecting rod screws to torque specified in Section 2, using torque wrenchRods and bearings should float on crankpins EMBOSSINGS
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Figure 5-34Checking Connecting Rod Cap Alignment
CRANKCASE AND CYLINDER aThe crankcase face is grooved for installation of rubber sealing stripThe new strip should be placed into the grooves and cut somewhat longer than actually necessary to obtain good butt seal at both ends against the crankcase headsRun fine bead of Sealer 1000 in grooves to secure strip in position while trimmingWith thumb pressure, force strip to outer edge of grooveAfter cement has set, trim ends with sharp knife, allowing approximately 1 32 inch of the strip to extend beyond edge of machined surfaceSee Figure 5-36 bApply thin line of Sealer 1000 to crankcase facecPlace crankcase in position on cylinder block and crankshaft, using care to avoid damaging crankcase head gasket and "0" ringsRotate crankcase heads to their correct positionsdReplace crankcase taper pins, driving in carefully with hammerNOTE One of the eight smaller screws is shorter than the restThis screw fastens the starter mounting bracket to the crankcase and should be kept loose for installation of the starter latereInstall main bearing screws and crankcase screws finger tightfInstall lower crankcase head screws finger tight