2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 210Get this manual
POWERHEAD POWERHEAD INSTALLATION
POWERHEAD INSTALLATION
Powerhead Mounting
Apply Permatex No2 to both sides of new base gasket around the exhaust port onlyInstall gasket on exhaust housingTo ensure proper sealing, mating surfaces must be clean and dry
Loosely install all powerhead screws before tightening:
1Powerhead screws 004292
Tighten the eight powerhead screws to torque of 18 to 20 ftlbs(24 to 27 Nm) in the sequence shown
1Exhaust port 2Clean surface 3Moly Lube