1978 Johnson 175, 200, 235 HP Outboard Service Manual, Page 91Get 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 cormecting rods
1#2 bearing and cap installed
Figure 5-65Installing #1 Bearing RetainerBearings and cap (175200 hp shown)
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 needlesand may result in damage later on