1976 Evinrude 200 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 5199, Page 91Get this manual
gCheck for binding between the crankshaft and the bearings by rotating the crankshaft with the flywheelSee Figure 5-75 1Lower motor cover 2Driveshaft 3Adapter
Figure 5-75Checking for Binding hTorque all crankcase screws, beginning with the center mainsSee Figure 5-76Also, torque upper and lower crankcase head and bearing plate retainer screwsSee Section for torque specificationsiRemove cylinder heads
Figure 5-77Lower Motor Cover and Adapter bCoat driveshaft splines with OMC Sea-Lube Moly Lube Do not coat top surface of shaft as lubricant here may prevent seating of driveshaft in crankshaftPlace power head on exhaust housing adapter, using care to avoid damage to splined ends of crankshaft and driveshaftSee Figure 5-78 Place drop of OMC Screw Lock on exhaust housing to power head screws and torque to specifications (1214 ftlbsTighten stud nuts securely