jhunsch 20 #1 Posted March 25, 2017 Need help guys, when installing a new connecting rod is there a toward fly wheel side or some indicating as to which way or does it not matter in the Kohler M12 K301 Any help will be greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,544 #2 Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) Down load the Kohler service manual. They can be found for free. It will show the correct orientation and will give the special torque sequence. Edited March 25, 2017 by achto 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,724 #3 Posted March 26, 2017 The oil hole goes toward the front. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #4 Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Oil hole facing the camshaft, make sure you line up the marks on the connecting rod and cap Edited March 26, 2017 by Shynon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites