Crankcase Assembly - Evinrude E-TEC E115DPLSCR Service Manual

POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
Use Torquing Socket, P/N 331638, to tighten rod
cap screws in three stages:
Apply first torque of 40 to 60 in. lbs. (5 to 7 N·m)
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to both rod cap screws.
Tighten screws to a torque of 14 to 16 ft. lbs. (19
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to 21.7 N·m).
Apply final torque of 30 to 32 ft. lbs. (41 to 43
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N·m).
If a new screw is used, it must be
IMPORTANT:
installed as above. Then, it must be removed, re-
lubricated, and installed again.
Loosen forcing screw and remove the frame.
Test at least three corners of the rod and cap joint
with a pick. Joint must be smooth with no step.
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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:
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.
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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:
recommended. If primer is used, crankcase
halves must be assembled and tightened within
ten minutes after the Gel-Seal II has been applied.
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Lower the crankcase into place. Make sure that
upper oil seal and lower seal housing are seated
in grooves.
DO NOT allow solvent to get on
Gel-Seal II has a shelf life of at
The use of Locquic Primer is NOT
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