1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 520202, Page 148Get this manual
19Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to both sides of new cylinder head gasketInstall the cylinder head and torque the screws to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)Install the cylinder head screws dryDo not use sealant on threadsInstallation 1Apply OMC Moly Lube to the square end of crankshaft2Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound on both sides of new powerhead gasket 3Place the gasket on the exhaust housing and set the powerhead in place
4Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to the powerhead retaining screwsInstall the screws and torque to 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)5Install the ignition components as described in Section 36Install the rewind starterTighten the screws to torque of 60-84 inIbs(7-9 Nm)