1969 Evinrude 40 HP Big Twin, Big Twin Electric Lark Service Manual 4596, Page 78Get this manual
(2) "0" ring is in proper position(3) Shift cable retainer at upper end of stud is in position between cable and studrApply Sealer 1000 between cable retainer, gearcase, and rear stud nut to prevent exhaust gases entering water passageSee Figure 6-48sInstall new stud nuts and tighten to specified torqueFigure 6-49Impeller Position (Bottom View) Attach front exhaust cover swivel bracket with pivot shaftReplace pivot shaft crew and fri ction band componentsSecure fri ction band screw with retaining ringSee Figures 6-13 and 6-14 Place outer exhaust housing and lower front motor cover in pOSition on front exhaust coverAttach with screws and nuts and tighten to torque specified in Section 2dUsing new gasket and seal, install inner exhaust tubeePlace new "0" ring on driveshaftPlace assembled gear case under exhaust housingOil and thread shift cable (electric shift model) through exhaust housing opening and through new gasket and exhaust housing plate and cable clampCarefully raise gearcase into position, making sure driveshaft enga ges crankshaft splines, shift rod aligns with connector (gear shift models), and water tubes are correctly positioned in their grommetsFasten gearcase to exhaust housing with screws dipped in Perfect Seal #4Tighten screws to specified torquefConnect shift rod and install inner and outer exhaust cover plates, using new gasketsCorre ct shift rod connector alignment is shown in Figure 6-6Dip attaching screws in Perfect Seal #4 and tighten to specified torque2Z34