1988-1995 Mercury Force 5HP Outboards Service Manual, 90-823263 793, Page 175Get this manual
4 Place cap over crankpin aligning match marksInstall connecting rod cap Apply Loctite FT-2962-2 to cap screwsInstall rod cap screwsTurn screws until rod cap and rod fit togetherIMPORTANT
Connecting rods and connecting rod caps are matched halvesDo not torque screws before doing the following step
6Check rod cap fit Run pencil lightly over ground areaIf pencil stops at fracture point, loosen screws, retighten, and check again