Evinrude E-tec 75 HP, Service Manual

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POWERHEAD
CLEANING
Remove the lower main bearing only if it needs
to be replaced.
Use external retaining ring pliers
to remove the lower bearing retaining ring.
Using an appropriate bearing separator, support
the bearing, place separator flats against the
bearing, and press off the crankshaft.
Remove center main bearings and split sleeves
for inspection. DO not mix parts. Note location of
bearings for reassembly.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT:
Before inspecting or assembling
powerhead, all internal components must be
completely clean and free of contaminants.
Remove any carbon accumulation from exhaust
port areas.
Remove any carbon accumulation from cylinder
head combustion chambers.
If cylinder walls are glazed from extended use,
use a rigid, medium grit cylinder hone to resurface
walls. Use slow RPM for best oil retention and ring
sealing. When finished, a cross hatch pattern of
22 to 32° should be visible in the cylinder wall.
The pattern should be uniform in both directions.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid piston or cylinder block
damage, restore the chamfer to all port edges
using a ball hone or other suitable tool.
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1. Crosshatch pattern in cylinder wall
2. Chamfered port edge
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