Evinrude E-TEC E40DPLSCB, Service Manual

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POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
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IMPORTANT:
Be sure gap of ring fits squarely
around dowel pin.
IMPORTANT:
Before continuing, make sure that
all
Gel-Seal II
has been removed from the cylinder
block and crankcase mating flanges. If traces of
hardened
Gel-Seal II
are left, main bearings could
be misaligned. Refer to CYLINDER BLOCK
CLEANING on p. 210
.
Coat pistons, rings, cylinder walls, and Ring Com-
pressor, P/N 336314, with outboard lubricant.
Center connecting rod in piston and locate piston
rings on dowel pins. Place appropriate ring com-
pressor on piston.
Slide piston and rod assembly into the correct cyl-
inder, as marked during disassembly. Guide con-
necting rod through cylinder block to avoid
scratching cylinder wall.
Repeat steps for each piston.
Cylinder Head Installation
Install a new thermostat seal in cylinder head with
side marked “TO CYL HEAD” facing toward ther-
mostat.
Refer to THERMOSTAT SERVICING on p. 196
before installing cylinder head.
Lightly lubricate new cylinder head O-rings with
Triple-Guard
grease and install in cylinder head.
Apply soapy water to water dam and insert into
block.
002048
1. Ring compressor
002059
1
002061
1. Water dam
002062
1