1988 "CC" Colt / Junior thru 8 Models Service Manual, P/N 507659, Page 212Get this manual
18Move the pistons up so that the connecting rod bearings are against the crankpinPlace the remaining 16 needle bearings on the crankpinOrient and place the connecting rod cap on he needle bearingsOil threads of the rod cap screwsInstall and tighten the screws in stages to final torque of 60-70 in Ibs(7 -7,5 Nm)19Check whether all the needles are in place in the assembled connecting rod bearing by inserting small rod or wire through the oil hole in the cap It will not be possible to touch the crankpin with the wire if the correct number of needles has been used20Place remainder of the 30 needles on center journal of the crankshaftPlace bearing liner on needles aligning dovetails21 Thoroughly clean and degrease the crankcase mating flange of the cylinder block with OMC Cleaning Solvent and let air dry 20
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Locquic Primer to the mating flange of the crankcase and let air dry