Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): new piston rod orientation, craftsman lawn mower, sears craftsman lawn mower

Question
Hey Ben i have a briggs and stratton engine 28R707-0140-01 off a sears craftsman lawn mower that broke a rod.  I bought a replacement rod and was wondering if the bolt heads that hold the rod to the crank should be on the camshaft side or the opposite side of the crankshaft.  I also cant find any torque spec on the bolts and was wondering how tight they should be.  One more thing. when the rod broke some metal pieces from the broken rod scattered around the engine.  What could i use to rinse out the engine to clean it without killing the engine?
Thanks a million for your time,
John

Answer
John

First here are the torque specs

http://www.small-engines.com/torque.html

If you have metal shavings in the engine the best way to remove them is with soapy water in a bucket to clean the engine,then rinse the engine down blow some air to remove most of the water then leave it out in the sun for a few days,this will clean it and dry it,this is the best way,then using chemicals. make sure it is dry before you reassembly the engine.Check the cam over real well on this engine, the rod has been known to bend them but show no obvious damage.

The rod Bolts will go on cam shaft side.