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POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
Following sequence stamped on cylinder head,
tighten all screws in stages to a torque of 168 to
192 in. lbs. (19 to 21.7 N·m).
Crankshaft and Connecting
Rod Installation
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to lower oil seal
groove in cylinder block. DO NOT put any sealer
in upper seal groove.
Check that main bearing alignment dowel pins are
seated in the block.
Push all pistons to the top of cylinders. Remove
numbered connecting rod caps.
Gently lower crankshaft into place.
• Align tab on lower bearing seal housing with
hole in crankcase.
• Align upper oil seal in groove.
• Locate each main bearing on its dowel pin. A
mark placed on the bearing race opposite the
dowel pin hole will help in the alignment pro-
cess.
2-Cylinder Models
1. Cylinder head screws
2. Ignition coil bracket
007850
3-Cylinder Models
1. Cylinder head screws
2. Ignition coil bracket
008192
1. Gasket Sealing Compound
2. Dowel pins
3. No sealer here
002262
1. Lower seal housing
2. Upper oil seal
3. Alignment marks
002070