1979 Evinrude 4 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 5424, Page 61Get this manual
eApply coat of OMC Needle Bearing Grease (Part Number 378642) to main bearing liner, and place 14 needles in cylinder block halfBe sure main bearing needles are not mixed with connecting rod needlesMain bearing needles are smaller than connecting rod needlesfCarefully place crankshaft in cylinder blockBe certain to align upper main bearing dowel with crankcase recessDo not disturb needlesgMove pistons up so that connecting rod bearings are against crankpinsUsing OMC Needle Bearing Grease, add remainder of 30 needles to each crankpinhAttach connecting rod capsConnecting 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, matching corners are provided on sides of rod and capiTighten connecting rod screws to torque as specified in Section 2Check movement at con necting rods on crank pin Rods should float freely after torquingj Using OMC Needle Bearing Grease, place remainder of 30 needles on center journal of crankshaft Place bearing liner on needles aligning dovetails bPosition crankcase and install crankcase taper pins, driving in carefully with hammerInstall attaching screws and tighten to torque specified in Section 23 144