1994 Johnson/Evinrude "ER" 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 163Get this manual
129123Tighten 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)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 crankcase1301 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 ring130 26Check for binding between the crankshaft and the bearings or connecting rods by rotating the crankshaft with the flywheelr:;:;J 27Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to both sides of a
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 screws29Install the intake manifold and leaf plate assembly using new gasketDo not apply sealer to the gasketTighten the screws to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)133130Position the lower crankcase headInstall and tighten the screws to torque of 25-35 inIbs(3-4 Nm), using an "X" pattern