MaineDad 85 #1 Posted July 25, 2011 Has anyone with an older C series with the gas tank in front of the steering wheel tried to go without a fuel pump and let gravity do the work? If there are no inclines to worry about I think it could be done. You see a lot of the old Cubs doing it and using a billet cover on the fuel pump inlet. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #2 Posted July 25, 2011 A friend had a B80 with a replacement Kohler Service motor no fuel pump on it. Worked fine. My L-107 with original gravity feed is a heck of a lot more reliable (and cheaper) than any Kohler fuel pump system. Never had a problem with it starving for gas even on hills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 85 #3 Posted July 25, 2011 Thanks Paul - I think so too. Since the gas tank is higher than the carb, I may give it a try... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,928 #4 Posted July 25, 2011 If it doesn't work ok, and I know my C 160 and 704 won't, Brian Miller's page discusses what electric pumps you can use. http://gardentractorpullingtips.com/carbfuel.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,546 #5 Posted July 25, 2011 Can that style fuel tank be raised at all without hitting the hood? I would probably try to get the most height out of it as possible. Mike...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie C. 1 #6 Posted July 25, 2011 my son's c81 puller run's fine without a fuel pump it now has a 301, and yes thats on hills also not just a flat track :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #7 Posted July 26, 2011 It will work, but you may run out of gas before the tank is empty. A 12 HP is a lot taller than an 8 HP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 408 #8 Posted July 26, 2011 I don't think I have a side shot of the ranger, but the outlet for the gas tank isn't much higher than the inlet for the carb. When it runs out, it's out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
