1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 90 LV 125C, 130, 200, 225, 250 Service Manual, P/N 507128, Page 214Get this manual
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22When all pistons and connecting rods are assembled, install piston ring setsInstall each piston ring set on the piston that was used to test the ring set clearances
vaThe tapered ring goes in the upper ring grooveThe
square ring goes in the lower ring groove V4, V6Both rings are taperedINotel Be sure ring gap fits squarely around dowel pinI Note Before continuing, be certain all OMC Gel-Seal II has been removed from the cylinder block and crankcase mating flangesIf traces of hardened OMC Gel-Seal II are left in place, main bearing misalignment might occurRefer to Cleaningthis section
23Rotate cylinder block so that port cylinder head surface is parallel with floor24Coat pistons, rings, cylinder walls, and OMC Ring Compressor, PIN 334140 (PIN 334141 for oversize pistons), with Evinrude or Johnson Outboard Lubricant
25Center connecting rod in piston and locate piston rings on their dowel pinsSlide No.2 piston assembly into top cylinder, as shown, while guiding connecting rod through cylinder block