1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 5 thru 15 HP Four Stroke Service Manual, 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
rn 7Install the middle ring(white paint tomiddleside of gap)(thick) in the ring groove with the stamping facing up right
Install the top ring (thin) in the top ring groove with the stamping facing up (orange paint to 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-===-'
rn INote 8Use this illustration for proper piston ring placement Scraper Ring Gaps Middle Compression Ring Gap Segmented Ring Gap Top Compression Ring Gap 9Lubricate the cylinder walls with oilLubricate the inside surface of an expandable piston ring compressor and place the piston and rod assembly inside