1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 50 thru 70 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 164Get this manual
23Apply light coat of outboard lubricant to the corners of the connecting rod and rod capPlace frame on connecting rod using the following procedure:
Position frame onto the connecting rod so the contact area of the jaw is centered in the side of the rod Tighten forcing screw until jaws contact connecting rod Slide frame down until adjustment stop contacts the connecting rodThe groove lines on the jaws must be centered on the rodcrankpin diameter
INotel The
must be followed to assure frame is
squarely In position
2424Tighten the forcing screw to torque of 23 inIbs(2,5 Nm)25Loosen both rod cap screws 1f4 turn125126Apply preliminary torque of 40-60 inIbs(5-7 Nm) to
both rod cap screws