1992 Johnson/Evinrude EN 2.3 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 168Get this manual
1241 14Oil the crankshaft and install it carefully in cylinder block to avoid disturbing needle bearingsBe certain to align upper main bearing dowel with crankcase recess
1251 15Move the pistons up so that the connecting rod bearings
are against the crankpinPlace one bearinghalf between crankpin 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) 16Place remainder of the 30 needles on center journal of the crankshaftPlace bearing liner on needles aligning dovetails
17Thoroughly, clean and degrease the crankcase mating flange of the cylinder block with OMC Cleaning Solvent and let air dry1271 18Apply OMC Locquic Primer to the mating flange of the
crankcase and let air dry
r:;;;-J 19Apply 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 1f4 in(6,4 mm) of the labyrinth seals or bearingsOMC Gel-Seal" sealant has shelf life of at least one year when stored at room temperatureTest the OMC Gel-Seal" sealant or replace it if the age of the tube cannot be determinedUsing old OMC Gel-Seal 1 sealant could cause crankcase air leaks20Lower the crankcase into placeLightly coat threads of the main bearing screws with OMC Gel-Seal" sealantInstall the six main bearing screws finger tight