Crankcase Assembly - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Series Service Manual

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Align tab on lower bearing seal housing with slot
in crankcase.
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Align upper oil seal in groove.
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Locate center and upper main bearing dowel
pin with slot in crankcase.
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1. Lower bearing seal housing tab and slot
2. Center and upper main bearing dowel pin and slots

Crankcase Assembly

Thoroughly clean and degrease the mating
flanges of the crankcase and cylinder block with a
non-petroleum based solvent, such as isopropyl
alcohol or acetone, and let air dry.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT allow solvent to get on
internal components. Clean only the mating
flanges.
Apply Gasket Sealing Compound to lower oil seal
groove in crankcase. DO NOT put any sealer in
upper seal groove.
Use a small brush with a tapping motion to apply a
thin, even coat of Gel-Seal II sealant to the crank-
case mating flange. The sealer must not come
within 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) of bearings.
TYPICAL
IMPORTANT:
least one year when stored at room temperature.
Test the Gel-Seal II or replace it if the age of the
tube cannot be determined. Using old Gel-Seal II
could cause crankcase air leaks.
IMPORTANT:
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recommended. If primer is used, crankcase
halves must be assembled and tightened within
ten minutes after the Gel-Seal II has been applied.
Lower the crankcase into place. Make sure that
upper oil seal and lower seal housing are seated
in grooves.
Apply outboard lubricant to the main bearing
screws. Tighten main bearing screws in stages to
a final torque of:
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10 to 12 ft. lbs. (14.5 to 16.5 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 84 to 106 in. lbs. (9.5 to 12 N·m).
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POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
Gel-Seal II has a shelf life of at
The use of Locquic Primer is NOT
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