1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 50 thru 70 HP 3-Cylinder Service Repair Manual P/N 520208, Page 158Get this manual
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7 Install piston rings each pistonInstall each piston ring set the piston that was used to test the ring clearancesSpread each ring with ring expander just enough to slip it over the head of the pisto