1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 183Get this manual
rn 4Remove the exhaust relief plateDiscard the gasketAssembly
rn 1Apply Position the gasket and plateto new exhaust OMC Gasket Sealing Compound relief gasket
2Install the exhaust relief baffleApply OMC HT 400 to threads of the retaining screwsInstall and tighten the screws to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)3Check the condition of the following componentsReplace if necessaryLower inner exhaust housing seal Exhaust relief grommet, lower engine cover seal Lower crankcase head grommet Shift rod grommet
4Apply OMC Gel-Sealto the top flange of the outer exhaust housing5Install the inner exhaust housing into the outer exhaust housing
[] 6Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of the four inner exhaust housing retaining screwsInstall and tighten the screws to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)Installation