1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 185Get this manual
8Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to new intake manifold gasket and threads of manifold screwsInstall manifold on the powerhead and torque screws in stages in sequence shown to 84-106 inIbs(10-12 Nm).lfflush plug was removed, torque to 60-84 inIbs(8-10 Nm)9Install thermostat housing, small spring, vernatherm, diaphragm and cup assembly, and washer10Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to new thermostat cover gasket and screwsPlace large spring on diaphragm and cup assemblyInstall gasket and cover and torque screws to 84-106 in Ibs(10-12 Nm)