Pistons And Connecting Rods - BRP EVINRUDE E-TEC 115 HP 2011 Service Manual

Thoroughly clean upper seal area of the crank-
shaft. Install new upper seal on crankshaft. Do not
apply sealer to outside edge of the seal.

Pistons and Connecting Rods

NOTICE
It is very important that the pistons
in this engine are installed in the correct loca-
tion and direction. Engine damage will occur if
installed incorrectly.
New pistons are stamped "PORT" or "STBD," and
"EXH." These markings should be turned toward
the exhaust side (center) of the block. The splash
bowl on the dome of the piston will be located
toward the flywheel and opposite the exhaust port.
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1. Stamped markings
NOTICE
It is also very important that the
connecting rods are installed with the align-
ment dots and the diagonal oil hole facing up,
toward the flywheel.
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1. Oil hole
2. Raised dots
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Apply Needle Bearing Grease to the wrist pin
bearings. Install the bearings in the small end of
the connecting rod. Align bearings with Wrist Pin
Bearing Tool, P/N 336660.
1. Wrist pin bearings
2. Tool, P/N 336660
Place the two wrist pin thrust washers on the tool
with flat side of the washers facing out.
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1. Wrist pin thrust washers
Oil the wrist pin bore and wrist pin. Place connect-
ing rod, with bearings, washers, and tool, into the
piston with the alignment dots facing the top of the
piston.
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