1991 Johnson/Evinrude EI Outboards 2.3 thru 8 Service Manual, Page 120Get this manual
r;] 2Lubricate the ignition plate bearing groove with light coating of outboard lubricantPlace bearing on support plate f61 3Apply OMC Moly Lube to crankcase boss (pilot for ignition plate)Isl
4Install throttle cable in ignition plateCompress the bearing by hand and guide the ignition plate mto placeThe gap in the bearing must be centered around the throttle cable connection