1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Manual, Page 170Get this manual
Inspection 1Before any inspection process can begin, all internal components must be clean and free of excess oilRefer to Cleaning, this section 2Make visual inspection of all internal componentsCheck for unusual wear patterns, scuffing or deterioration of aluminum parts, heat-related discoloration of bearings or bearing surfaces, and broken components
Check for cylinder head warpage using piece of bar stock or machinist's straightedge and feeler gauge set Cylinder head warpage must not exeed 0.004 in(0,10 mm) end to endResurface or replace head if warpage exceeds this dimension
4Use micrometer to measure the diameter of each crankpin and main bearing journalThe lower main bearing journal would only be measured if the bearing was removed for another reasonRefer to Engine Specifications, Section 1, for dimensions
inspect each cylinder bore for an out-of-round, oversize, or tapered conditionBe sure the gauge or micrometer is perfectly square in the bore when measuring