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POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
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Apply a light coat of outboard lubricant to the cor-
ners of the con necting rod and rod cap. Place
frame on connecting rod using the followin g pro-
cedure:
• Position f rame onto th e conne cting ro d so the
contact area of the jaw is ce ntered on the side
of the rod.
• Tighten forcing screw u ntil jaws con tact con-
necting rod.
• Slide frame down until adjustment stop contacts
the rod cap. The groove lines on the jaws mu st
be centered on the rod/crankpin diameter.
• Tighten the forcing screw t o a torq ue of 2 3 in.
lbs. (2.5 N·m).
IMPORTANT: Make sure th at frame is squarely
in position and that rod and cap are aligned.
Loosen both rod cap screws one-quarter turn.
Use Torquing Socket, P/N 346187, to tighten rod
cap screws in three stages:
• Apply first torque of 40 to 60 in. lbs. (5 to 7 N·m)
to both rod cap screws.
• Tighten screws to a torque of 20 to 22 ft. lbs. (27
to 30 N·m).
• Apply final torqu e of 60 to 65 ft. lbs. (81 to 8 8
N·m).
IMPORTANT: If a new screw is used, it must be
installed as above. Then, it must be removed, re-
lubricated, and installed again.
Loosen forcing screw and remove the frame.
Test at least three corners of the rod and cap joint
with a pick. Joint must be smooth with no step.
1. Adjustment stop
2. Groove line
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