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POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
Lubricate rod cap screw threads and under screw
head mating surface with a light coat of Triple-
Guard grease. Apply outboard lubricant to screw
hole threads in rod, and to screw head mating sur-
face on cap.
Align dot on rod cap with dot on the connecting
rod.
Install rod cap screws finger tight (NO MORE than
6 in. lbs. (1 N·m) maximum).
IMPORTANT: Be sure alignment dot on rod cap
matches dot on rod and that both dots face fly-
wheel.
Tightening rod cap screws without
Alignment Fixture, P/N 396749, or using an
incorrect procedure could cause permanent
damage to the connecting rod and crankshaft.
To maintain accurate torque values, keep
torque wrench extension length to a minimum.
Install Rod Cap Alignment Fixture, P/N 396749,
before tightening rod cap screws. Align the flat
marked “SET” on the rod adjustment stop with the
arrow on the frame. Position the stop at the high-
est setting (two lines showing). Rotate adjustment
knob 180° to lock the stop in position.
Secure restraining jaw “A” and forcing jaw “B” to
frame.
31826
1. Alignment dots 53628
1. Adjustment stop, highest setting 2287
Restraining Jaw “A” 21591
Forcing Jaw “B” 21594
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