2-159 TM 9-2815-237-34 2-41.  ENGINE  ASSEMBLY  FROM  SUBASSEMBLIES  (Cont’d) c. Pistons and Connecting Rods 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Rotate  cylinder  block  (6)  approximately  90°. NOTE Measure outside diameter of crankshaft rod bearing journals to determine what thickness connecting rod bearings to install. Check identification number on side of connecting rod (9) and install upper rod bearing half (7) in connecting rod (9) and lower rod bearing half (12) in corresponding rod cap (5). Rotate  crankshaft  (4)  so  rod  journal  (13)  faces  outward. Cover  connecting  rod  bolts  (8)  with  3/8-in.  inside  diameter  rubber  hose. Apply OE/HDO to piston rings (11) and piston (10). NOTE Make sure all ring gaps are staggered so they are not in line with each  other  or  piston  pin. Compress  piston  rings  (11)  with  ring  compressor. NOTE l Depression on top of piston must be assembled toward outside of  engine. l Starting from front of cylinder block, cylinders 1, 3, 5, and 7 are on left side and cylinders 2, 4, 6, and 8 are on right side. l For remaining pistons, rotate crankshaft so rod journal faces outward. Check identification number on side of connecting rod (9) and install piston (10) and connecting rod  (9)  into  corresponding  cylinder. Tap piston (10) into cylinder until connecting rod (9) seats on crankshaft (4) and remove rubber  hoses.