Lil Red Barn Briggs 5HP Rebuild Kit 130000 Series L-Head Starts with 13 | Complete rebuild kit for Briggs 5HP 130000 series L-Head (models starting($99.95Value)

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COMPLETE 5HP ENGINE REBUILD KIT FOR BRIGGS 130000 SERIES L-HEAD ENGINES — Includes standard piston kit with wrist pin and clips, chrome-plated piston rings with 3-piece oil control ring, standard connecting rod, intake valve, exhaust valve, complete gasket set with seals, and spark plug. Everything needed for a complete overhaul of a Briggs 5HP flathead engine. FITS BRIGGS 5HP L-HEAD ENGINES WITH MODEL NUMBERS STARTING WITH 13 — This kit fits Briggs & Stratton 5 HP horizontal shaft L-Head (flathead) engines in the 130000 series — model numbers that START WITH 13 (examples: 130202, 130232, 131202, 131232, 133212). Check the model number on your engine's blower housing or valve cover. If it starts with 13, this kit fits. Other 5HP series (11, 12, etc.) may NOT fit. CHROME PISTON RINGS — UPGRADED DURABILITY — This kit features chrome-plated compression rings with a 3-piece oil control ring. Chrome-plated rings provide better wear resistance, improved cylinder sealing, and longer service life compared to standard cast iron rings. A meaningful upgrade over basic rebuild kits. CROSS-REFERENCES BRIGGS OEM PART NUMBERS — Piston Kit: 298906 (standard bore). Connecting Rod: 299430. Gasket Set: 495603. Intake Valve: 261044S. Exhaust Valve: 211119S. Flywheel Oil Seal: 299819. PTO Oil Seal: 294606. If your Briggs service manual, dealer, or parts diagram references any of these numbers, this kit contains the components you need. MANUFACTURED BY LIL RED BARN — Selling quality small engine parts since 2014. Pistons, rings, and valves produced at our own facility to our specifications. We specialize in hard-to-find parts for engines that manufacturers have stopped supporting. Backed by responsive U.S.-based customer service. Lil Red Barn Complete Engine Rebuild Kit for Briggs & Stratton 5HP 130000 Series L-Head Horizontal Engines A complete rebuild kit for Briggs & Stratton 5 HP horizontal shaft L-Head (flathead) engines in the 130000 series. Includes all the essential wear components needed to restore compression and performance during a complete engine overhaul. WHAT'S INCLUDED Standard bore piston with wrist pin and retaining clips Chrome-plated piston rings with 3-piece oil control ring Standard connecting rod Intake valve Exhaust valve Complete gasket set with seals Spark plug CRITICAL: FITS MODEL NUMBERS STARTING WITH 13 (130000 SERIES) This kit fits Briggs & Stratton 5 HP horizontal shaft L-Head engines whose model number STARTS WITH 13. Examples include model numbers like 130202, 130232, 131202, 131232, 133212, and similar 13xxxx models. How to check your engine: Locate the model number stamped on your engine (usually on the blower housing, valve cover, or a metal tag) Look at the FIRST TWO DIGITS If the model number starts with 13, this kit fits your engine If it starts with different digits (11, 12, 19, etc.), this kit may not fit — those are different Briggs engine families with different parts Briggs & Stratton produced many different 5 HP engine families over the decades. The "5HP" rating alone does not determine fitment — the model number series does. This kit is specific to the 130000 series. BORE SIZES (MACHINE SHOP REFERENCE) This kit contains STANDARD bore pistons. Bore size references: Standard Bore: 2.5625" .010 Oversize: 2.5725" .020 Oversize: 2.5825" .030 Oversize: 2.5925" If your engine's cylinder has been bored oversize during a previous rebuild, this standard-bore kit will NOT fit — you'll need oversize pistons and rings to match your machined cylinder. CHROME PISTON RINGS The piston rings in this kit are chrome-plated compression rings with a 3-piece oil control ring. Chrome plating provides better wear resistance and cylinder sealing than standard cast iron rings, contributing to longer engine life and better compression after rebuild. CROSS-REFERENCES BRIGGS OEM PART NUMBERS Piston Kit (standard): 298906 Connecting Rod: 299430 Gasket Set: 495603 Intake Valve: 261044S Exhaust Valve: 211119S Flywheel Oil Seal: 299819 PTO Oil Seal: 294606 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine type: 4-cycle, gasoline, L-Head (side valve / flathead) Configuration: Single cylinder, horizontal shaft Rated power: 5 HP Standard bore: 2.5625" Series: 130000 EQUIPMENT APPLICATIONS Briggs & Stratton 5 HP 130000 series L-Head engines were installed on a wide range of equipment over the decades, including generators, tillers, pumps, air compressors, go-karts, mini-bikes, log splitters, and various small equipment. These engines are popular for their simplicity and are commonly rebuilt by DIYers and small engine mechanics. INSTALLATION NOTES Use a piston ring compressor when installing the piston. When installing the connecting rod, verify crankshaft journal condition — a scored or worn journal from oil starvation requires crankshaft service before rebuild. Lap the valves during installation for proper seating. Follow Briggs & Stratton service manual torque specifications when reassembling the engine. Verify cylinder bore condition — if