[Diy_efi] Re: small engine spark timing

[James W. Harris]

>If this Kohler is like mine (16hp K34(?) in a 310 Bobcat) the timing is 
>set by the point gap and the adjustment is very touchy, must be done 
>with the engine running as opposed to a feeler gauge. A little reduction 
>in timing can result in a noticeably large loss of power also.

I've got a Kohler in a Cub Cadet 129 and have found Bob's comments to be 
right on!!!!  The point cam must have a slow ramp, because a very, very 
small adjustment makes a difference in no-start / kickback on starting / 
no power / power improves as the engine warms up.  A crank triggered 
system on this engine would be able to provide a big improvement, but who 
knows how much power these typically splash lubricated engines can 
tolerate.

Could use single chip HC11, my homemade controller might be a good 
starting point:

http://personal.myvine.com/~jhlh/

So many machines, so little time!

JW