1996 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 50 thru 70 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 165Get this manual
32Position the crankcase on the cylinder blockInstall all main bearing screws and nuts finger tight1 281 33 Install the crankcase taper pin34Using soft face mallet, lightly tap bottom of the crankshaft to seat the lower main bearing1 29135Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to outside diameter of two new lower crankshaft sealsInstall both seals with lip facing up using OMC Seal Installer, PI 339752Liberally apply OMC Moly Lube between the seals130136Lightly coat new crankcase head O-ring with OMC Triple-Guard grease and install itInstall the crankcase headCoat the threaded portion of the crankcase head screws with OMC Gasket Sealing CompoundInstall the screws finger tight37Starting at the center, torque all main bearing screws and nuts in stages to 18-20 ftIbs(24-27 Nm)1 32138Temporarily install the flywheel and key to rotate crankshaft and check for binding39Install crankcase flange screws and pan support bracketsTorque screws to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)40Tighten the lower crankcase head screws to 96-120 in Ibs(11-14 Nm)41Lightly coat both sides of new exhaust cover gasket with OMC Gasket Sealing CompoundInstall the gasket and exhaust cover[3342Starting at the center and expanding outward, torque all screws in stages to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)