1997 "EU" Johnson Evinrude 5 thru 15 Four Stroke Service Manual, P/N 507262, Page 146Get this manual
[!] 5To install oil control ring assembly, place segmented ring in bottom groove firstInsert the end of first scraper ring under segmented ring and work around until installation is completeInsert second scraper ring, above segmented ring, in the same fashion6Angle the scraper ring end gaps and segmented ring gap 45 from center points of wrist pin to ensure proper sealing
7Install the middle ring (thick) in the middle ring groove with the stamping facing up (white paint to right side of gap)Install the top ring (thin) in the top ring groove with the stamping facing up (orange paintto right side of gap)Angle the end gaps of the rings, opposite each other, 90 from center point of wrist pin to ensure proper sealing
[] INotel 8Use this illustration for proper piston ring placement
Scraper Ring Gaps
Middle Compression Ring Gap Ring Gap Top Compression Ring Gap