Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): piston ring end gap, cast iron cylinder, briggs and stratton


Question
I'm putting a 311707-0132-e1 back together and can't find any specs for piston ring end gaps

Answer
Did you buy stock, Briggs and Stratton rings?

Briggs and Stratton Motor:aluminum cylinder bore compression ring end gap should be no more than .035 inches (.89mm)
Oil ring end gap should be no more than .045 inches (1.14mm)
Cast iron cylinder bores compression ring end gap should be no more than .030 Inches (.76mm)
Oil ring should be no more than .035 inches (.89mm)

http://www.oldengine.org/members/murphy/bs_rebuilding.htm

Does this help?
Eric