1985 Mercury Outboard V-300 V-3.4L Shop Service Manual, Page 127Get this manual
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POWERHEAD REASSEMBLY Thoroughl remove all oil fr om mating surfaces of cra nkcase co ver nd cyli nder bl ock with solventInstall gasket strips (a) int grooves in cra nkcase coverT ri nd of each gasket