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Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 - Connecting Rod Cap Alignment; Crankcase Cover to Block

Mercury 45 Jet 50-55
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4-32 - POWERHEAD 90-817643R1 DECEMBER 1996
Connecting Rod Cap Alignment
1. Check each connecting rod for correct alignment by
carefully running fingernails up and down edge of rod
cap. If not aligned, a ridge can be seen or felt at the
separating line. Correct any misalignment.
PE-51224
Front View
Correct
Front View
Incorrect
Side View
Correct
Side View
Incorrect
Side View
Incorrect
Space Ridge
2. When connecting rods are attached, and bolts drawn
down finger tight, torque rod-cap bolts to 15 lb. in. (1.7
N·m). Recheck alignment. Re-torque 1/4 in. bolts to
120 lb. in. (13.5 N·m) and then turn additional 1/4
turn or 5/16 in. bolts to 27 lb. ft. (36.5 N·m). Recheck
alignment.
Crankcase Cover to Block
1. Install upper seal to crankshaft.
PE-51243
a
a - Oil Seal (Lubricate Inside with 2-cycle oil)
2. Apply LOCTITE MASTER GASKET SEALANT to
clean block surface. Instructions in kit must be followed
exactly.
IMPORTANT: Extend sealer to edge on each center
main journal to prevent blow-by between cylinders.
PE-51087
Sealant “Bead Pattern” Indicated by Bold Line Above

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