1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 154Get this manual
[] 9Using tool as drawn on Page 4-8, or equivalent, push crankcase taper pin toward intake manifold surfaceDo not use any tool smaller than taper pin bore to remove the pin [IQ]
10Loosen in stages and remove the main bearing screws and nutsRemove the crankcase flange screws
11Using rawhide or rubber mallet, tap upward on crankshaft to separate the crankcase and cylinder block12Lift straight up and remove crankcase
13Using an indelible marker, identify each connecting rod cap, connecting rod, and piston by cylinder numberMark them No.1 thru No.3 starting at the flywheel end14Using CIVIC Torquing Socket, PIN 331638, loosen in stages the rod cap retaining screwsDO NOT remove the screws