1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 90 deg LV Service Manual, P/N 520212, Page 216Get this manual
33Gently lower crankshaft assembly into place Orient all crankcase seal ring gaps facing up Tap crankshaft upward with rawhide mallet to seat crankshaft and lower crankcase head
Locate each center main bearing split sleeve on its dowel pin Loosely secure upper and lower crankcase heads with two screws
34Lubricate No.1 crankpin and bearing assemblies with Evinrude or Johnson Outboard LubricantSlowly pull No1 connecting rod up to crankshaft and install bearings
35Lubricate threaded portion of No1 rod cap screws with Evinrude or Johnson Outboard LubricantAlign dot on rod cap with dot on the connecting rodInstall rod cap screws finger tightrod and that both dots face flywheel