1999 "EE" Evinrude 200, 225 V6 FFI Outboards Service Manual, P/N 787025, Page 171Get this manual
Gently 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
33Lubricate No.1 crankpin and bearing assemblies with Evinrude or Johnson Outboard LubricantSlowly pull No1 connecting rod up to crankshaft and install bearings34Lubricate threaded portion of No rod cap screws with Evinrude or Johnson Outboard LubricantAlign dot on rod cap ith dot on the connecting rodInstall rod cap screws finger tightBe sure alignment dot on rod cap matches dot on rod and that both dots face flywheelTorquing the screws without ow:: Alignment Fixture, PI 396749, or using an incorrect procedure, could cause perma nent damage to the connecting rod and crankshaftTo maintain accurate torque values, keep torque wrench extension length to minimum