Briggs Stratton Engine Piston rings

Jason Nosse · Feb 24, 2010

I have a Briggs & Stratton 10 HP engine model 243431. I am trying to find a new set of rings for this engine but the problem I am having is that the engine has been bored out to .030 and everyone says they do not make .030 kits for that engine. I do not understand this because the old piston has .030 stamped in it and it is .030 over stock. If they do not make them how come I have one? Where can I find rings for this? This is driving me nuts. I do not want to re sleeve the engine because the bore is perfect. Stock bore is 3.061 my bore is 3.090 Please help.

Anonymous-0 · Feb 24, 2010

Can you just forget what it is and just order the size rings you need (maybe thru a machine shop)? Long time ago, we had an old motor that we had no info on and got rings and bearings just by measurement. The store is still there but not sure if the service is as good. Marietta Ignition in Marietta, OH (google it).

Good Luck,

Dave

Bob · Feb 25, 2010

Check with Hastings or Dave Reed. Probably WON'T be cheap, though!

Hastings Manufacturing Company, LLC 325 North Hanover Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058-1598 Phone (269) 945-2491,(800) 776-1088 Fax (269)945-4667

http://www.dol.net/~dave.reed/otto.html

BCnT · Feb 25, 2010

i'm a Briggs dealer and not showing current parts numbers available...check with people in link...if anybody has or can get your rings...they can
http://www.jackssmallengines.com/index.html

Grabatire · Feb 25, 2010

Over the years I've had our local wholesaler order several ring sets from Hastings by measurement. Usually it's because the ring grooves are worn, and I need wider rings. I have them send the measurements to Hastings to see if they can supply the size I need and if so I machine the grooves to fit. Hasings has also supplied complete ring sets for obsolete applications. They charge a bit more, but not much.

2x4 · Feb 25, 2010

I've bought engines at the Belpre OH branch. Knowledgable people who have many years of experience.

Anonymous-0 · Feb 25, 2010

Re-Post on the "Garden Tractor" board below. Those guys can help you. Tom

Keith Molden · Feb 25, 2010

Yep Dave2 they're still there and can probably get them . Talk to Roger in the machine shop. Keith

Bspauld · Feb 25, 2010

My snail mail address is Hastings. I used to know a lot of people that worked there and I did a lot of work for them to,from another machine shop. I could get my rings free but thats all changed,I can still take my piston in to the NAPA store and get rings to fit.Not to costly either

DandK · Feb 25, 2010

A few years back B&S stopped producing anything but Standard and +.020. Discontinued +.010 and +.030. That is why you have it and cant get it now.

Anonymous-0 · Feb 25, 2010

NAPA sells piston rings from Hastings or Perfect Circle. Has a ring catalog from that company.

Then there's Otto Engine works that will make most any size from 5/8" to 86" their web says. www dot pistonrings dot net

Google "piston rings" for more sources.

Gerald J.

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