Mariner 30 JET 40 (4 CYL) Service Manual page 153

IMPORTANT: It is recommended that new needle
bearings be installed in connecting rod to ensure
lasting repair.
NOTE: If needle bearings must be reused, store
them in numbered container so they can be rein-
stalled with same connecting rod. DO NOT intermix
needle bearings from one connecting rod with those
from another connecting rod. Keep needle bearings
clean.
6. Remove and discard connecting rod bolts. Sepa-
rate connecting rod from rod cap. Remove con-
necting rod, cap and needle bearings from crank
pin throw. Keep connecting rod, cap and needle
bearings together, if they are to be reused.
b
c
a - Connecting Rod
b - Connecting Rod Cap
c - Connecting Rod Bolts
d - Needle Bearing (25 Required)
7. Remove two screws and locknuts which secure
both halves of reed block together. Remove reed
block from crankshaft.
4-24 - POWERHEAD
a - Screw and Nut (One Each Side)
b - Reed Block
8. Reassemble each reed block as it is removed to
d
9. Inspect reed blocks as outlined in "Cleaning and
10. Remove two bolts which secure both halves of
a
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a - Center Main Bearing Support
b - Bolts
c - Locating Pin
b
assure correct rematch of each assembly.
Inspection," following. If inspection indicates that
replacement of a part is necessary, remove part
from reed block.
the center main bearing support together. Re-
move center main bearing support from crank-
shaft.
a
b
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c
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