1991 Johnson/Evinrude EI Outboards 2.3 thru 8 Service Manual, Page 159Get this manual
128 122Tighten the six main bearing screws in stages to final torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)Begin with center screws and work outward in spiral patternTighten the four flange screws to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm) 29130 23
Install the lower bearing retaining ring with BEVELED EDGE OUTThe gap of retaining ring must be centered around the oil hole in the front of the crankcase26073
12911301 24Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the outside diameter of new lower crankshaft seal Install the seal with lip facing up towards flywheel, until seal bottoms on the retaining ring25Check for binding between the crankshaft and the bearings or connecting rods by rotating the crankshaft with the flywheel
rJ1l 26Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to both sides of a
new cylinder head gasketPlace the gasket on the cylinder head with tab facing up and numbered side of gasket facing the cylinder blockInstall the cylinder head and torque the screws in stages to 60-84 in Ibs(7-9 Nm), following sequence shown