OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Briggs & Stratton Engines Oil Ring Expander Necessary?

I have ordered a set of new rings for a Briggs Model 81232, except it didn't include a oil ring expander as shown in these pics:




The original oil ring is also a lot thinner than the new one. Can I use the new oil ring without the oil ring expander. It seems to be exactly the same as the oil ring that I replaced on a very similar model Briggs engine 80202. That one didn't have an expander and was thicker too. The part # I have is 294232.