1986+ Mercury 6/8/9.9/10/15HP 2-stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 185Get this manual
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IMPORTANT: Clean connecting rod bolts with solvent and dry with compressed airInspect threads for damageIf threads are not damaged, bolts may be reusedApply light oil to threads prior to installationcObserve connecting rodcap fracture line for correct alignmentSecure connecting rod (with v-notch of rod toward flywheel end of crankshaft) onto crankshaft with rod cap and boltsTorque bolts to 11.3 Nm (100 lbin