1976 Evinrude 200 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 5199, Page 89Get this manual
Figure 5-67Checking Connecting Rod Cap Alignment kTighten connecting rod screws to torque specified in Section 2, using torque wrenchSee Figure 5-68Rods and bearings should float on crankpins
Figure 5-69Applying OMC Adhesive "M" to Seal Grooves bApply thin line of OMC Adhesive "M" to crankcase faceSee Figure 5-70
Figure 5-68Torquing Connecting Rod Screws
CRANKCASE AND CYLINDER aThe crankcase face is grooved for installation of rubber sealing stripThe new strip should be placed into the grooves 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 positionSee Figure 5-69With thumb pressure, force strip to outer edge of groove allowing approximately 132 inch of the strip to extend beyond edge of machined surface5-26