1989 Johnson Evinrude "CE" Colt/Junior thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 507753, Page 160Get this manual
1221 8Install piston rings on the pistonsSpread each ring with a
ring expander just enough to slip it over the head of the p;ston and down into place9Coat the piston rings, cylinder and OMC Ring Compressor PIN 327017 with outboard lubricant
1231 10Remove the rod capCenter connecting rod in piston and
locate piston rings on their dowel pinsWith the piston exhaust deflector facing the exhaust cavity, slide piston into the cylinder bore while guiding the connecting rod through the blockThe piston rings must be correctly located on their dowel pins to prevent permanent powerhead damage
1241 11Apply OMC Needle Bearing Assembly Grease to the connecting rod liner and the 30 needle bearingsPlace 14
bearings in the connecting rod liner
1251 12Move the connecting rod to engage the crankpinPlace the remaining 16 bearings on the crankpin261 13Position the connecting rod capOil threads of the