1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507122, Page 97Get this manual
Installation]1Position the leaf plate with new gasket on crankcaseApply OMC Gel-Seal Ito the threads of the flat head Phillips head screw and install looselyAlign the leaf plate and gasket with crankcase ant tighten screw securely INote Install all intake manifold gaskets dry;
use no sealer
2Install the intake manifold using new gasket between manifold and leaf plateInstall throttle rod in pivot pin on throttle lever