John c 145 #1 Posted 19 hours ago has anybody bought a kit lately that included the check valves, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,318 #2 Posted 19 hours ago use an electric pump save time money and frustration and avoid gas in your crankcase 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 65,364 #3 Posted 18 hours ago 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 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotajax 267 #4 Posted 16 hours ago 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. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 2,626 #5 Posted 14 hours ago 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 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,592 #6 Posted 6 hours ago (edited) 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 6 hours ago by Retired Wrencher 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,854 #7 Posted 4 hours ago @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 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John c 145 #8 Posted 4 hours ago 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John c 145 #9 Posted 2 hours ago 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites