K241 fuel pump

[John c 196]

has anybody bought a kit lately that included the check valves, 

 

[pfrederi 20,817]

use an electric pump save time money and frustration and avoid gas in your crankcase

[953 nut 67,148]

Then and Now sells good kits but I have to agree with Paul about using a low pressure electric pump.

https://www.thenandnowautomotive.com/antique-auto-parts-store/Kohler-Fuel-Pump-Kits-c196218002

[hotajax 271]

You want to go simple, cheap, and ultra-reliable?  Use an inline squeeze bulb like the kind you use to prime an outboard engine on a boat.  KISS. 

[sqrlgtr 3,131]

https://www.thenandnowautomotive.com/

 

There were a few different styles of pumps Kohler used (look alike on the outside) so make sure which one you have before ordering. Give them a call if you have any questions. I have had good luck dealing with them

[Retired Wrencher 6,761]

12 hours ago, pfrederi said:

use an electric pump save time money and frustration and avoid gas in your crankcase

I agree 100% And 953 nut.

Edited April 30 by Retired Wrencher

[peter lena 9,926]

@JOHN C. been using carbole  2 /  3.5 psi electric  pumps for years  , you want the lower pressure pump . never had any  carb  fuel overrun issues , eliminate the issue . pete 

[John c 196]

I want to stay with original design, I never really liked the idea of the electric pump, the diaphragm pump was good enough for kolher I added a primer bulb on my 314 and I'm happy with it so I was planning on a primer bulb since this machine has the tank under the seat. I've seen then now mentioned in other threads, I'll give them a call today, thanks

 

Any pointers on how to remove the check valves, they look like they're staked in place

 

 

It seems I managed to spend the winter on the marketplace buying retirement projects, the C101 has the most promise and needs the least work.

   

[John c 196]

well dang.....I've spent the last hour or so looking at pumps, heck they cost less than an overhaul kit so I may be nearly convinced myself so swap over. Am I right in thinking with the electric pump I won't need a primer bulb ? 

 

Greasy Pete, I looked at that carbole brand, looks a bit better than typical China bay-zon offerings did you find one that uses 1/4in lines ? 

 

Let's see some mounting pictures for some ideas, luckily I've already got the machine apart so install should be fairly straight forward.

[ri702bill 12,359]

So, where's your shifter boot Johnny?? Now is a good time to address that...

I added the primer bulb gizmo on my C81 - is was difficult to start if it sat unused for a few weeks. I used the open space to the left of the Unidrive dipstick, added a cradle & spring loaded pusher. Works sweet... it is not activated by sitting on the seat.

 

 

 

Edited April 30 by ri702bill

[peter lena 9,926]

@JOHN C.  think I used 5/16   fuel line  , not a big deal , also have a fuel filter  just after tank  ,and another  just before carb . agree with @ri702bill  on the shifter boot  , like to  grease the  UNDERSIDE ?  prevents hangups , moves better over irregularities  , like a heavy tye wrap  on the shifter stick  , just above boot  , makes it live longer  . did you  drain / flush clean the fuel tank ?  drop the fuel valve ?  thats easy , new valve and grommets ,  like a dielectric grease on the grommets , makes all  slide points , smooth easy , have not had any fuel issues on my 3 horses . pete

[John c 196]

That's slick set up right there. I put one my 314 it sits right behind the engine,

 

The shifter boot is in the mail along with a seal kit for the transmission. The oil was a little brown in the gearbox, so I may as well fix the axle seals while I've got it apart