Mercury 40 Service Manual page 266

3. Install the connecting rod to the respective journal. Tighten connecting rod bolts in se-
quence and in two steps to the specified torque.
a -
4. Remove the connecting rod cap. Measure the compressed plastigauge to check the
connecting rod oil clearance. Replace bearings if oil clearance is not in specification.
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999
a
Connecting Rod Bolts
Connecting Rod Bolt Torque
1st: 53 lb-in. (6 Nm)
2nd: 150 lb-in. (17 Nm)
Connecting Rod Oil Clearance
0.0008 – 0.0020 in. (0.020 - 0.052 mm)
CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE
53814
53810
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