1992 Johnson/Evinrude EN 2.3 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 169Get this manual
29 23Tighten 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)
1301 f31l 24Install 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 crankcase
25Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the outside diameter of new lower crankshaft seal Install the seal with lip facing down toward gearcase, until seal bottoms on the retaining ring26Check for binding between the crankshaft and the bearings or connecting rods by rotating the crankshaft with the flywheel
r:;:;;l 27Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to both sides of 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 inIbs(7-9 Nm), following sequence shown28Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to new exhaust cover gasketInstall the exhaust coverTighten the screws to torque of 25-35 inIbs(3-4 Nm), starting with the center screws