Matt Young 63 #1 Posted March 22, 2019 I remember someone mentioning a guy that makes rebuild kits for the original aluminum fuel pump on Kohler 12 hp k301 engine, I can’t seem to find the thread. Can anyone help me on this? I would greatly appreciate it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skrusins 128 #2 Posted March 22, 2019 Here you go. http://www.then-now-auto.com/fuel-pumps/ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #3 Posted March 23, 2019 Don't want to scare anyone, but I had a bad experience with a mechanical fuel pump on a C-141. The fuel pump arm broke off and took out the rod, messed up the crank pin and possibly the governor gear. Engine probably had 1000 hours since a rebuild and I think the fuel pump was original to the motor so not sure how many hours on it. As an engine rebuilder, I see this incident as something to be aware of as these old Kohlers, while are rock solid, age has a way of diminishing effectiveness of certain components. Since this experience, I have gone to electric fuel pumps to alleviate that problem in the future An electric fuel pump has a few advantages over the mechanical type and are a LOT cheaper than a rebuild. Just my opinion garnered from experience. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #4 Posted March 23, 2019 @oldredrider what pump do you use.... Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #5 Posted March 23, 2019 The Facet pump. The cheap Chinese pumps sold on Ebay are junk. Napa carries the Facet line. About $40 and worth every penny. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites