1991 Johnson/Evinrude EI Outboards 2.3 thru 8 Service Manual, Page 158Get this manual
231 13Oil the crankshaft and install carefully in cylinder block to
avoid disturbing needle bearingsBe certain to align upper main bearing dowel with crankcase recess
1241 14Move the pistons up so that the connecting rod bearings
are against the crankpinPlace one bearing half between crank pin and rod and one on top of crankpinOrient and place the connecting rod cap on the needle bearingsOil threads of the rod cap screwsInstall and tighten the screws in stages to final torque of 60-70 inIbs(7-7,5 Nm)
15Place remainder of the 30 needles on center journal of the crankshaftPlace bearing liner on needles aligning dovetails25 16Thoroughly clean and degrease the crankcase mating
flange of the cylinder block with OMC Cleaning Solvent and let air drycase and let air dry
1261 17Apply Locquic Primer to the mating flange of the crank1271 flangeTheOMC Gel-Seal I sealant the the cylinder block 18Apply application must cover to flange evenly and