tomtractor 71 #1 Posted August 29, 2012 Does anyone have any words of wisdom when it comes to installing a fuel pump on a K301 12hp Kohler motor? It is probably as easy as unbolting and re-bolting. Any thoughts or things to watch out for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,343 #2 Posted August 29, 2012 Clean all the gasket surfaces thoroughly, and be sure to install the pump with the lever arm above the camshaft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #3 Posted August 29, 2012 Don't put it on upside down, I know this because........... :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
79horse 0 #4 Posted August 30, 2012 How do you know that it is on the top side or under it? will it be in the position that it needs to come out in and you install back the same way. I will be changing one in the next couple days so just wanting an answer to help me also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,343 #5 Posted August 30, 2012 Inlet and outlet fitting should be on the top side. Lever that rides on the cam should be angled up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
79horse 0 #6 Posted August 30, 2012 ok, thanks for the info, I didn't know it would fit on there the opposite way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster 192 #7 Posted August 30, 2012 ok, thanks for the info, I didn't know it would fit on there the opposite way. Yes they will Don't put it on upside down, I know this because........... Would have to be a BIG chair for all of us who have done that to hide under! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #8 Posted August 30, 2012 It even pumped gas not very good but did pump, I don't think I will do it again after learning the hard way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,551 #9 Posted August 31, 2012 ok, thanks for the info, I didn't know it would fit on there the opposite way. Yes they will Don't put it on upside down, I know this because........... Would have to be a BIG chair for all of us who have done that to hide under! LOL It even pumped gas not very good but did pump, I don't think I will do it again after learning the hard way. Okay, I've replaced exactly one fuel pump on my Wheel Horses over the years (apparently correctly), so bear with me here... What else would happen if you installed it upside down? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #10 Posted August 31, 2012 99% of the time it will not work, you might even bend the arm or crack the housing if the arm gets in the wrong spot on the cam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
