1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 9.9 thru 30 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507263, Page 152Get this manual
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13Remove the rod caps from connecting rodsPlace one retainer half and bearings on each rod
14Place crankshaft in position on cylinder blockAlign center main bearing dowel pin hole with dowel pin in cylinder blockRoll the upper main bearing pin into groove of the cylinder blockPosition the rods on the crankpins at this time15Place other retainer halves and bearings on crankpins
16Oil threads of rod cap screws and install both rod caps finger tight32454
INotel Be sure alignment dot on rod
rod cap matches dot