1994 Johnson/Evinrude "ER" 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 177Get this manual
30Check for binding between the crankshaft and the bearings or connecting rods by rotating the crankshaft with the flywheel1 36131Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to both sides of new cylinder head gasketInstall the cylinder head and torque the screws in stages to 144-168 inIbs(16-18 Nm), following sequence shown r::;;l 32Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to new thermostat cover gasketInstall the thermostat using new seal33Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to new exhaust cover gasket(s)Install the inner and outer exhaust coverTighten the screws to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm), starting with the center screws34Install 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)
35Install the water tube and grommet in the inner exhaust tubeLubricate the grommet before installing36Install the inner exhaust tube to the powerhead using new gasketIt is not necessary to apply sealer to this gasketInstall and tighten the screws to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm), starting with the center screws