Cylinder Head Installation - Evinrude E-TEC E115DPLSCR Service Manual

POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
Installing Pistons
When all pistons and connecting rods are assem-
bled, install piston ring sets. Be sure rings are
installed in the cylinder used to test ring end gap.
Refer to POWERHEAD INSPECTION on p. 236.
Be sure gap of ring fits squarely
IMPORTANT:
around dowel pin.
Before continuing, make sure
IMPORTANT:
that all Gel-Seal II has been removed from the cyl-
inder block and crankcase mating flanges. If
traces of hardened Gel-Seal II are left, main bear-
ings could be misaligned. Refer to CYLINDER
BLOCK CLEANING on p. 235.
Coat pistons, rings, cylinder walls, and Ring Com-
pressor, P/N 336314, with outboard lubricant.
Center connecting rod in piston and locate piston
rings on dowel pins. Place appropriate ring com-
pressor on piston.
Slide piston and rod assembly into the correct cyl-
inder, as marked during disassembly. Guide con-
necting rod through cylinder block to avoid
scratching cylinder wall.
1. Ring compressor
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Cylinder Head Installation

Install a new thermostat seal in cylinder head with
side marked "TO CYL HEAD" facing toward ther-
mostat.
Refer to THERMOSTAT SERVICING on p. 223
before installing cylinder head.
Lightly lubricate new cylinder head O-rings with
Triple-Guard grease and install in cylinder head.
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1. O-Ring
Apply soapy water to water dam and insert into
block.
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1. Water dam
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