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POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
When the crankcase is seated, install and firmly
seat the crankcase taper pin.
Tighten main bearing nuts in stages to a final
torque of:
• 26 to 30 ft. lbs. (35 to 41 N·m).
Start in the center and work outward in a spiral
pattern.
Apply Nut Lock to crankcase flange screws. Install
crankcase flange screws and tighten to a torque
of 60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N·m).
Test that the crankshaft spins freely without bind-
ing.
IMPORTANT: After powerhead has been
assembled, allow at least two hours for Gel-Seal II
to cure before running outboard.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to both sides of
a new water cover gasket. Position gasket and
cover on cylinder block.
Apply Nut Lock to cover screws. Position J-
clamps as shown. Tighten all screws to a torque of
60 to 84 in. lbs. (7 to 9.5 N·m).
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