1971 Johnson 2HP outboards Service Manual, Page 38Get this manual
5-8 dMove piston up so that connecting rod bearings are against crankpinUsing OMC Needle Bearing Grease, place 16 needles on crankpin and attach connecting rod capSee Figure 5-23Be sure the connecting rod dowel pins are in place before attaching connecting rod cap, and the lock plates are on the connecting rod screwsTighten screws to torque specified in Section 2eInstall lower bearing housing with new gasket and tighten screws to torque specified in Section 2fCheck whether all the needles are in place in the assembled connecting rod bearing by inserting 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 Figure 5-24gCheck for binding of the connecting rodRod should float freely over the full length of the crankpinIf rod binds, check alignmentSee Figure 5-24
Figure 5-22Crankshaft Installation
hBend lock plates up to prevent connecting rod cap screws from loosening and b.cking out