1999 "EE" Evinrude 200, 225 V6 FFI Outboards Service Manual, P/N 787025, Page 170Get this manual
[] 21 When 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 []J INote Be sure
ring gap fits squarely around dowel pin
INote 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 isalignment might occurRefer to Cleaning, this section 22Rotate cylinder block so that port cylinder head surface is parallel with floor23 Coat pistons, rings, cylinder walls, and OMC Ring Compressor, PI 334140 (PIN 334141 for oversize pistons)' with Evinrude or Johnson Outboard Lubricant
24Center connecting rod in piston and locate piston rings on their dowel pinsSlide No.2 piston assembly into top cylinder, as shownwhile guiding connecting rod through cylinder block25Repeat Steps 23 and 24 for remaining piston(s) on the port side