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POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
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POWERHEAD
ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT:
Proceed slowly . Make no forced
assemblies unless a pressing operation is called
for. All interna l components must be perfectly
clean and lightly coated with outboard lubricant.
IMPORTANT:
Use new wrist pin retaining rings,
gaskets, seals, and O-rings during assembly.
Crankshaft Assembly
Oil the end of the cra nkshaft. Use Crankshaf t
Bearing/Sleeve Installer, P/N 338647, and place a
new lower main bearing onto crankshaft with let-
tered side facing th e tool. Inst all bearing un til it
seats on the crankshaft.
Oil the end of the cra nkshaft. Use Crankshaf t
Bearing/Sleeve Inst aller, P/N 338647, to drive a
new sleeve onto the crankshaft until the installer
contacts the lower main bearing.
If the inst aller sticks on the sleeve af ter installa-
tion, thread Slide Hamme r, P/N 391008, in to
installer and pull it off.
IMPORTANT:
Inspect sleeve af ter inst allation.
Sleeve must not be used if surface is damaged.
Use retaining ring pliers to install bearing retaining
ring with sharp edge facing away from bearing.
Lubricate a new driveshaft O-ring and lightly lubri-
cate crankshaf t splines with
Moly Lube
. Inst all
O-ring in sleeve.
Lubricate the center main bea rings and split
sleeves with outboard lubricant and install them in
their original positio ns. The split sleeve ring
grooves must face toward driveshaf t (lower) en d
of crankshaft when installed.
Lightly coat the outside edge of a new lower hous-
ing se al with
Gasket Sealing Compound
. Press
against outer case of the seal to install seal in the
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1. Bearing retaining ring
2. O-ring
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1. Groove toward driveshaft end
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