Ignition Timing - 14hp Kohler

[Stewby]

Ive always set to 18. If its knocking get better fuel.

 

[ILENGINE]

i've seen them anywhere from .014 to .026 according to the timing mark on the flywheel when properly set

 

[stuckinnj]

Again thanks for the feedback. I set the points using my timing light. It's a Snapon w/advance dial so I played a bit. Seems the optimal gap is .015. Spark knock is gone, plenty of power and idles fairly well. Starting could be easier - if I use the choke, even when hot, it will fire right up.

And yes, the points are\easy to adjust when running. Just loosen the hold down screw a half turn and tweak the points using a flat blade screw driver as was suggested. It's good for another 15 years.

Thanks to all that posted suggestions and guidance.:drink: