1992 Johnson Evinrude "EN" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 508142, Page 161Get this manual
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Assembly Proceed slowlyMake no forced assemblies unless pressing operation is called forAll internal components must be perfectly clean and lightly coated with Johnson or Evinrude Outboard Lubricant1Using components from OMC Wrist Pin Retaining Ring Installer and Pressing Pin PIN 392511, seat new retaining ring in groove of the pistonWhen installed, gap of the ring should be positioned opposite groove in the piston
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2Heat the piston to 200400 (93204 CO Using )the piston cradle and wrist pin driver, oil and start the wrist pin into the piston wrist pin boss opposite where the retaining ring is installedDo not allow the wrist pin to enter the piston cavityBefore attempting to install wrist pin in piston, heat piston to 200400 (93 C-204 C)The heat source must be applied evenly, not concentrated on small area of the piston12711281 3Allow the piston to coolSlide one of the wrist pin washers down the wrist pinPosition the top end of the connecting rod over the wrist pinApply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the 22 needle bearings and install the bearings into the connecting rod1291 4Slide the connecting rod with the needle bearings and washer up and off the wrist pin, being careful not to disturb the bearingsReheat the pistonPlace the connecting rod and the two wrist pin washers in position in the piston cavity, aligned with the wrist pin boss1301 5Finish installing the wrist pin through the connecting rod and the piston until the wrist pin contacts the installed retaining ringCheck to be sure none of the needle bearings have been disturbed and pushed out of the connecting rodInstall second new retaining ringDue to slight decrease in wrist pin inside diameter, it might be necessary to remove 0.015 in(0,38 mm) from the guide end of OMC Wrist Pin Driver PI 392511 before using