bslms 19 #1 Posted February 19, 2017 With the nice warm temps in upstate NY yesterday my son and I decided to see if the C-120 that was given to me last summer actually ran. After repairing a broken wire from key switch to the solenoid and cleaning and lubing the bendix drive it turned over fine. Checked for spark, that was nice and strong. Fuel took some creativity and we finally settled on a temporary gravity feed to see if the carb was leak free and was in any sort of working order. The throttle cable had been disconnected as the anchor bracket was not attached to the block. So, we just turned up the idle, added some gas and hit the key. Ten seconds of cranking and the slightest breath of starting fluid and it was running. Smiles all around ( 🍻 also). Encouraged by how well the engine ran and sounded we decided to jack up the rear end and see if the hydro worked, on the jacks the wheels had forward and reverse motion, more smiles. Off the jacks, on the ground, butt on the seat, ease the lever forward and away we went. Forward and reverse, smooth and quiet. Anyway, now it will be put back in storage until I come back from FL in April. Just knowing that the major parts are working is encouraging, and we are looking forward to getting into it in depth over the summer. Are rebuild kits available for the fuel pump? Seems as though I saw them somewhere when looking for carb kits for my chainsaws...can't seem to locate them now. Might just go for a new replacement, probably a better use of $ and time. Looks like they can be had for $30-40. Time for research. Will enjoy that while anticipating getting back into the machine when I return. Have to figure out how to post pics. Will keep you posted. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 3,044 #2 Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) 2 You are gonna love your "new" C-120, sounds like a great Father / son project! I have rebuilt fuel pumps before, but I would just replace it, (I like spoil my "girls"). To post pics click "reply to topic" & click "choose files", DO THIS SOON OR THIS WILL HAPPEN !!! Edited February 19, 2017 by Blasterdad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,728 #3 Posted February 19, 2017 Great to bring them back to life. An electric fuel pump mounted low on the frame will work better and cost less than an engine mounted one. 27 minutes ago, bslms said: Have to figure out how to post pics Once the photos are downloaded to your computer all you need do is click on the choose files... pick your photo and add it to your post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 3,044 #4 Posted February 19, 2017 Tried to warn you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,916 #5 Posted February 19, 2017 You can get a rebuild kit for your fuel pump here: http://www.then-now-auto.com/product-category/fuel-pump-kits/kohler-fuel-pump-kits/ Ebay is another place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
