1988-1992 Mercury Force 5HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 176Get this manual
4 Place cap over crankpin aligning match marks
5Install connecting rod cap Apply Loctite T-2962-2 to capscrewsInstall rod cap screwsTurn screws until rod cap and rod fit together
IMPORTANT
Connecting rods and connecting rod caps are matched halvesDo not torque screws before doing the following step6Check rod cap fit Run pencil lightly over ground areaIf pencil stops at fracture pOint, loosen screws, retighten, and check again