BRP Evinrude E-Tec Series Service Manual page 258

POWERHEAD
ASSEMBLY
Lubricate each crankpin and bearing assembly
with outboard lubricant. Slowly pull connecting rod
up to crankshaft and install bearing halves.
Lubricate rod cap screw threads and under screw
head mating surface with outboard lubricant. Align
dot on rod cap with dot on the connecting rod.
Install rod cap screws finger tight (NO MORE than
6 in. lbs. (1 N·m) maximum).
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IMPORTANT:
matches dot on rod and that both dots face fly-
wheel.
1. Alignment dots
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IMPORTANT:
Alignment Fixture, P/N 396749, or using an incor-
rect procedure could cause permanent damage to
the connecting rod and crankshaft. To maintain
accurate torque values, keep torque wrench
extension length to a minimum.
Install Rod Cap Alignment Fixture, P/N 396749,
before tightening rod cap screws. Align the flat
marked "SET" on the rod engagement stop with
the arrow on the frame. Position stop at the center
setting (one line showing). Rotate adjustment
knob 180° to lock in position.
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1. Center position, one line showing
Be sure alignment dot on rod cap
Torquing the screws
1
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without
1
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