I always have to give them a good whack to make sure a ring doesn't catch and break. Make sure you use 'rubbers' on your rod bolts and protect the crank from any nicks. Lube everything up with your choice of motor oil...don't dip the pistons, just rub some on the pistons, rings, and cylinder walls and don't use anything more slick or the rings will have a hard time bedding.
Rut