1999 "EE" Evinrude 70HP 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787023, Page 114Get this manual
11Place starter motor bracket in position and secure with screws; tighten to 16-18 ftIbs(22-24 Nm)Place stator in position, apply OMC Locquic Primer and OMC Nut Lockto threads, and tighten screws to 24-36 inIbs(3-4 Nm)Connect MAP sensor and place wires in position
12Clean the crankshaft and flywheel tapers with ave Cleaning Solvent and let dryThese surfaces must be clean and dry to allow proper locking of the tapers
13Align the flywheel keyway and install flywheelInstall flywheel retaining screw and tighten to 150-160 ftIbs(205-217 Nm)
Valve Lash Adjustment
Engine must be cold to adjust valve lashValve lash adjustment must be made with engine in timed position as described in Timing Procedure, this section
1Remove hose, ignition coils, and low pressure fuel pump from valve coverRemove valve coverRetrieve O-ring from fuel pump or valve cover