Johnson J10RLSUR, Service Manual

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POWERHEAD
ASSEMBLY
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wheel end of the crankshaft. Secure sleeves
together with the retaining ring.
Remove the rod caps from connecting rods. Place
one retainer half and bearings on each rod.
Place crankshaft in position on cylinder block.
Align center main bearing dowel pin hole with
dowel pin in cylinder block. Roll the upper main
bearing pin into groove of the cylinder block.
Position the rods on the crankpins at this time.
Place other retainer halves and bearings on
crankpins.
Oil threads of rod cap screws and install each rod
cap on the proper connecting rod. Make sure
alignment mark on rod cap aligns with mark on
rod.
Use your fingernail or pencil lead to determine if
the caps are aligned properly by scraping it across
the joint between the cap and the rod. If your rod
caps are not correctly aligned, lightly tap them into
position with an aluminum rod and a mallet.
COB1144
1. Retainer half 32405
1. Upper main bearing pin 32404
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1. Alignment mark 53628
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