1976 Evinrude 200 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 5199, Page 88Get this manual
iAttach connecting rod cap and dip cap screws in OMC Outboard Lubricant and partially tighten screwsTurn crankshaft as necessary to assemble remaining bearings and capsSee Figures 5-63 thru 5-65(Note position of connecting rods
1#2 bearing and cap installed
Figure 5-65Installing #1 Bearing Retainer, Bearings and Cap
jConnecting 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 pointIf not aligned, chamfered corners can be felt with the pencil pointSee Figures 5-66 and 5-67Misalignment will affect free normal action of the needles, and may result in damage later on