1998 Johnson Evinrude "EC" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 520206, Page 238Get this manual
Shift Rod Heights Standard Shaft Long Shaft Extra Long Shaft 15 29132 in 1132 in(404 0,8 mm)
20 9132 in 1132 in(531 0,8 mm) 23 1332 in 1132 in(594 0,8 mm)
31Install the water pump as described in Water Pump ServicingInstallation 1Coat the driveshaft splines with OMC Moly LubeDo not coat top surface of the driveshaft as lubricant here may prevent seating of the driveshaft in the crankshaft2Slide the gearcase into place making sure that the driveshaft engages the crankshaft and the water tube enters the water pump3Apply OMC Gasket Sealing Compound to threads of the retaining screwsInstall and tighten all the screws to the following torques: Gearcase Retaining Screws inscrew inscrew 18-20 ftIbs(24-27 Nm) 28-30 ftIbs(38-40 Nm)