1971 Evinrude Fisherman 6HP outboards Service Manual, Page 45Get this manual
eMove pistons up so that connecting rod bearings are against crankpinsUsing OMC Needle Bearing Grease, place 16 needles on each crankpin and attach connecting rod capsBe sure the connecting rod dowel pins are in place before attaching connecting rod caps, and the lock plates are on the connecting rod screws Tighten screws to torque specified in Section 2See Figure 5-23fCheck whether all the needles are in place in the assembled connecting rod bearing by inserting.a small rod or wire through the oil hole in the capIt will not be possible to touch the crankpin with the wire if the correct number of needles has been usedSee insert, Figure 5-24 gCheck for binding of the connecting rodThe rod should be free to move easily over the full length of the If rod binds, check alignmentSee Figure 5-25hBend lock plates up to prevent connecting rod cap screws from loosening and backing out