1974 Johnson 135 HP Outboard Motors Service manual, Page 66Get this manual
j Connecting rod caps 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 raised dots are provided on matching sides of rod and capDraw pencil over chamfered corners on both sides of rod to make certain that cap and rod are aligned at this point not aligned, chamfe red corners can be felt with the .pencil point See Figure 5-40Misalignment will affect free normal action of the needlesand may result in damage later onSee Figure 5-41
kTighten connecting rod screws to torque specified in Section 2, using torque wrenchRods and bearings should float on crankpins Figure 5-40Checking Connecting Rod Cap Alignment
CRANKCASE AND CYLINDER
EMBOSSINGS
aThe crankcase face is grooved for installation of rubber sealing stripThe new strip should be placed into the gr ooves and cut somewhat longer than actually necessary to obtain good butt seal at both ends against the crankcase heads and between cylindersRun fine bead of OMC Adhesive "M" In grooves to secure strip in position while trim mingWith 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 5-42bApply thin line of OMC Adhesive "M" to rankcase faceFigure 5-42ASee