1989 Johnson Evinrude "CE" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507754, Page 144Get 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
17 ormachinist's straightedgewarpage using piece of bar stock Check for cylinder head and feeler gauge set Cylinder head warpage must not exceed 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 dimensions5Use telescoping gauge or inside reading micrometer to 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 measuring6Measure each cylinder in at least two areas as shownEach area should be measured twice The difference between the two measurements in each area is the cylinder out-of-round dimension The cylinder must not be out of round by more than 0.003 in (0,08 mm)