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POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
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setting (one line showing). Rotate adjustment
knob 180° to lock in position.
Secure restraining jaw “C” and forcing jaw “D” to
frame.
Apply a light coat of outboard lubricant to the cor-
ners of the connecting rod and rod cap. Place
frame on connecting rod using the following pro-
cedure:
• Position frame onto the connecting rod so the
contact area of the jaw is centered on the side
of the rod.
• Tighten forcing screw until jaws contact con-
necting rod.
• Slide frame down until adjustment stop contacts
the rod cap. The groove lines on the jaws must
be centered on the rod/crankpin diameter.
• Tighten the forcing screw to a torque of 14 to 16
in. lbs. (1.6 to 1.8 N·m).
IMPORTANT: Make sure that frame is squarely
in position and that rod and cap are aligned.
Loosen both rod cap screws one-quarter turn.
1. Center position, one line showing 002484
Restraining Jaw “C” 21591c
Forcing Jaw “D” 21594c
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1. Forcing screw
2. Adjustment stop
3. Groove line
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