1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 508281, Page 167Get this manual
124114Oil the crankshaft and install it carefully in cylinder block
to avoid disturbing needle bearingsBe certain to align upper main bearing dowel with crankcase recess
12515Move 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 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(:;;117Thoroughly, clean and degrease the crankcase mating flange of the cylinder block with OMC Cleaning Solvent and let air dry
127118Apply OMC Locquic Primer to the mating flange of the
crankcase and let air dry
128119Apply OMC Gel-Seal" sealant to the cylinder block