2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 203Get this manual
POWERHEAD POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY Apply 116 in(2 mm) bead of RTV Adhesive around each water passage on the block and cylinder head as shown
Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Installation
Rotate cylinder block so crankcase mating flange is facing upApply Gasket Sealing Compound to lower oil seal groove in cylinder blockDO NOT put any sealer in upper seal grooveCheck that main bearing alignment dowel pins are seated in the block
1RTV sealant (13 locations) 2Thermostat seal 002272
Install cylinder head with the thermostat toward the topApply outboard lubricant to threads and install the cylinder head screwsDO NOT use any sealant on threads Following sequence on cylinder head, tighten all screws in stages to torque of 168 to 192 inlbs(19 to 21.7 Nm)