1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Manual, Page 174Get this manual
18Apply GMC Gasket Sealing Compound to both sides of new cylinder head water cover gasket, install the gasket and coverTighten the screws to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)Rotate cylinder block so crankcase flange faces up19Remove the connecting rod caps from the connecting rods20Place one half of crankpin bearing on each rod 21Place the crankshaft in positionAlign top and center main bearings with pins in the cylinder block22Install the remaining bearing half on each crankpin23Oil threads of rod cap screws and install both rod caps finger tight ]]
43 NoteBe sure alignment dot on rod cap matches dot on rod 44 24Using instructions supplied with OMC Rod Cap Align-
ment Fixture PIN 396749, install the fixture and torque the rod screws in stages to 30-32 ft Ibs(40-43 Nm)