243431 rod

[Delerion02 0]

I did something stupid... I took apart my big ten engine, 243431 10hp. At the time the piston rod looked symmetrical, so I didn't take a picture. Now, putting it back together, I donno which way the rod faces. Anyone know?

[BLT 718]

Look in section 9. http://www.liberatedmanuals.com/tm-5-4240-501-14-and-p.pdf

[powerking_one 0]

There should be a "flat" top ground into the con-rod so as to clear the camshaft. Also the Briggs manual states the rod and cap match marks should face the flywheel end of engine. I don't think the 240000 series of engines had an "F" mark on the piston which also should face the flywheel.

Tom (PK)