1978 Johnson 175, 200, 235 HP Outboard Service Manual, Page 92Get this manual
Figure 5-67Checking Connecting Rod Cap Alignment (175200 hp shown)
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