1991 Johnson/Evinrude EI Outboards 2.3 thru 8 Service Manual, Page 172Get this manual
18Move the pistons up so that the connecting rod bearings are against the crankpinPlace one bearing half between crankpin and rod and one on top of crankpinOrient and place the connecting rod cap on the needle bearingsOil threads ofthe rod cap screwsInstall and tighten the screws in stages to final torque of 60-70 inIbs(7-7,5 Nm)20Place remainder of the 30 needles on center journal of the crankshaftPlace bearing liner on needles aligning dovetails L!!J flange of the cylinder block with OMC Cleaning Solvent and
let air dry1321 22Apply Locquic Primer to the mating flange of the crankcase and let air dryr:;::;l 23Apply OMC Gel-Seal" sealant to the cylinder block flangeThe application must cover the flange evenly and consistently without being excessiveThe application must not come within V4 in(6 mm) of the labyrinth seals or bearings