Ignition Timing - 14hp Kohler

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

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

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: