1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 90 LV 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 Service Manual, P/N 507128, Page 219Get this manual
Installation
1Install new base gasketwithout sealerThe gasket has coating which is heat activated and must be assembled dryTo ensure proper sealing, mating surfaces must be clean and free of oil, grease, and foreign matter
2Coat the driveshaft splines with OMC Moly Lube, leaving top of driveshaft clear
Using OMC Lifting Eye, PIN 396748, slowly lower the powerhead into place
A complete powerhead weighs approximately 370 Ibs(161 kg)To avoid instability, be sure hoist has capacity of at least 1000 Ibs(454 kg)
4Apply OMC Locquic Primerand OMC Gel-Seal lito the threaded
portion of the powerhead-to-exhaust-housing screwsInstall all fasteners loosely before torquing any
rn 5.ft.Torque the exhaust housing to powerhead screws to 18-20 Ibs(24-27 Nm)INotell order to achieve proper sealing and prevent gasket damage, the powerhead mounting screws must be retorqued after engine has reached operating temperature and has been allowed to cool