I have a Kohler 12 Hp that wont start. I have spark and gas is getting to the plug because it is wet. It acts like it wants to start at times but after a few minutes of trying to start it there is nothing. I want to try to adjust the valves and I was wondering how to get the cylinder to TDC on the compression stroke.

remove sparkplug and turn it over by hand to tdc on compression to adjust valve clearance

what kohler engine is it ? it might have hydraulic tappits if it does you dont adjust them , what is the compression ? how did it act up did it just do it all @ once ? might have water in fuel ,,, does it have a rc 12 yc spark plug ?

i was assuming it was a k model engine

i was assuming it was a k model engine i i should of asked before answering sorry

It is a K series engine. I adjusted the valves and it fired right up. I changed the ignition from breakerless to a breaker, does anyone know how to connect the rectifier with the new ignition?