1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, P/N 508283, Page 168Get this manual
r:;;;l37Install the lower crankcase headApply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of the retaining screwsInstall screws finger tight38Starting at the center, torque all main bearing screws in stages to 18-20 ftIbs(25-27 Nm)136139Temporarily install the flywheel and key to rotate crankshaft and check for binding137140Install the eight flange screws and torque screws to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)138141Torque the lower crankcase head screws to 60-84 in.lbs(7-9 Nm)139142Lightly coat both sides of new exhaust cover gasket with OMC Gasket Sealing CompoundInstall the gasket and exhaust cover140143Starting at the center and expanding outward, torque all screws in stages to 60-84 inibs(7-9 Nm)141144Install the intake manifold and leaf valve assembly using new gasketDo not use sealer on gasketTighten the screws to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm) 4-24