1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 162Get this manual
19Lubricate threaded portion of No.1 rod cap screws with Johnson or Evinrude Outboard Lubricant and install rod cap1Note 1
Be sure alignment dot on rod cap matches dot on rod
INote Torquing the rod cap screws without OMC Rod Cap Alignment Fixture, PI 396749, or using an incorrect procedure, could cause permanent damage to the connecting rod and crankshaftTo maintain accurate torque values, keep extension length to minimum