Use your fingernail or pencil lead to determine if
the caps are
aligned properly by scraping it across
the joint between the cap and the rod.
If your
rod
caps are not correctly aligned, lightly tap them into
position with
an
aluminum rod and a mallet.
IMPORTANT: Replace connecting
rod
assem-
bly if proper cap and
rod
alignment cannot
be
achieved.
Tighten the screws
in
stages to a final torque of 60
to
70
in.
Ibs.
(7.0 to 7.5 N·m).
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Thoroughly clean and degrease the crankcase
mating
flange of the cylinder block with Cleaning
Solvent and let air
dry.
Apply Locquic Primer to the mating flange of the
crankcase and
let air dry.
POWERHEAD
ASSEMBLY - 9.9/15
Apply a thin coat of Gel-Seal II to the cylinder
block flange. Coating must
be
even and consis-
tent and not excessive. Keep application
1/4
in
.
(6.4 mm) from the
labyrinth seals and bearings.
1
1.
Labyrinth seal (grooves)
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IMPORTANT: Gel-Seal II has a shelf life of at
least one year when stored at room temperature.
Test the Gel-Seal II or replace
it
if the age of the
tube can not be determined. Using
old Gel-Seal II
could cause crankcase air leaks.
Lower the crankcase into place. I
Lightly coat threads of the six main bearing
screws with Gel-Seal
II.
Install the screws finger
tight.
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