1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" Cross V 88 thru 115, 150 thru 175, P/N 507874, Page 175Get this manual
37Lower the crankcase into place38Install main bearing screws finger tight39When the crankcase is seated, install and firmly seat the crankcase taper pins40Torque main bearing screws in stages to 18-20 ftIbs(24-27 Nm)Begin with the center screws and work outward in spiral pattern1321 41Temporarily install the flywheel and key to rotate crankshaft and check for bindingIf binding occurs, tap bottom of crankshait with rawhide mallet and recheck42Install the crankcase flange screws and torque to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm) 13311341 the upper and lower crankcase head screwsNut Lock to 43Apply OMC Locquic Primer and OMC and install