1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 90 degrees CV Service Manual, P/N 508285, Page 146Get this manual
31Rotate cylinder block so that crankcase mating flange is facing up
123132Remove all spark plugs and push all pistons to top dead
centerRemove numbered connecting rod caps and hold rods to the outside with rubber bands24 33Gently lower crankshaft assembly into place Orient all crankcase seal ring gaps facing up Tap crankshaft upward with rawhide mallet to seat crankshaft and lower crankcase head locate each center main bearing split sleeve on its dowel pin Loosely secure upper and lower crankcase heads with two screws
125134Lubricate the crank pins and bearing assemblies with Evinrude or Johnson Outboard LubricantSlowly pull the
connecting rods up to crankshaft and install bearings
12635Lubricate threaded portion of the rod cap screws with Evinrude or Johnson Outboard Lubricant and install rod
12711NotBe sure alignment dot on rod cap matches dot on
e rod and that both dots face flywheel
36Using instructions supplied with OMC Alignment Fixture, PIN 396749, install the fixtureUsing OMC Torque Socket, PIN 331638, torque the connecting rod screws in stages to 30-32 ftIbs(40-43 Nm)Torquing the screws without OMC Alignment Fixture, PIN 396749, or using an incorrect procedure, could cause permanent damage to the connecting rod and crankshaftTo maintain accurate torque values, keep extension length to minimum