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Old 04-23-2014, 03:46 PM
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I know that a place to start with points is .020 or a match book cover. Question is - what are the extreme max and minimum gaps you've had to live with a Kohler engine to get your IHCC's engine timed and running correctly?

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I've heard anywhere from .016 to .022 is somewhat common. Beyond that, I'm sure we'll be seeing some extreme numbers pop up pretty soon.
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Use the static timing method. Do worry about the gap. The big thing to worry about is when they open.
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Use the static timing method. Do worry about the gap. The big thing to worry about is when they open.
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our alky motors can run anywhere from 27-35. a gas stocker starts to detonate between 25-26 degrees of timing.
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Is there a link on how to static time a kohler? Have found much on youtube.
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Will this system work with a KT17 series II? I'm having a real hard time with it. Doesn't wanna start, backfiring through carb and muffler and runs real rough.
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as long as it has points. yep. even a small block chevy .
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Use the static timing method. Do worry about the gap. The big thing to worry about is when they open.
Also agreed. Point gap really is not that important. On a Kohler it's all about timing. According to the mark on the flywheel it is 20* BTDC. I would probably err on the side of too much advance. They tend to run better that way. 22* - 24* is nice if you don't have too much kickback when cranking (which is the drawback of higher advance)
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