Mercury 225 EFI, Service Manual

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POWERHEAD
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 4A-65
10. Apply 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon to bearing surface of connecting rod and install
bearing assembly as shown.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that connecting rod bolts not be reused.
11. Place connecting rod cap on connecting rod. Apply light oil to threads and face of con-
necting rod bolts. Thread connecting rod bolts finger-tight while checking for correct
alignment of the rod cap as shown.
IMPORTANT: Connecting rod and connecting rod caps are matched halves. Do not
torque screws before completing the following procedure.
•
Run a pencil lightly over ground area.
•
If pencil stops at fracture point, loosen bolts, retighten, and check again.
NOTE : If you still feel the fracture point, discard the rod.
12. Tighten connecting rod bolts (using a 3/18 in. - 12 point socket). First torque to 15 lb.
in. (1.7 N·m) then 30 lb. ft. (41 N·m). Turn each bolt an additional 90
°
after 2nd torque
is attained. Recheck alignment between rod cap and rod as shown.
95
2-4-C With Teflon
95
a
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a - Connecting Rod Screws
13. Rotate crankshaft several times (using powerhead stand) to assure free operation (no
binds and catching).