Archive through February 18, 2017

[mpatterson]

Steve,
Where do I get the Facet pump? Through my local Kohler dealer, or is this a part to be had through another engine supplier? Do I have to do anymore modifications to have this type/name of fuel pump or is it a "plug n play" type application?

 

[sblunier]

Mike,

Dave Kirk (sponsor above)

http://www.kirkengines.com/

has them.

They are also available on-line from several sources.

Facet Cube Pump - model #40177

Should run $50 to $60.......which is less than the Kohler mechanical pump. Leave the old pump installed and plug the inlet / outlet ports with short 1/4" bolts.

 

[mpatterson]

Purrrfect! Thank you Steve! Appreciate the info. Will have to do some shopping on-line first to see what they cost here in the Great White North!

Ok... I will ask the dumb question!
If you are blocking the old line, where is the new one from the electric pump running to? Sorry if this is a dumb question, I just can't picture what it looks like on the engine currently.

 

[mgonitzke]

Mike-

Inlet of pump goes to fuel tank, and outlet goes to the carb.

Another option for blocking off the old pump is to connect the inlet and outlet together with a piece of fuel line.

 

[ecaye]

Hello Everyone I' want to thank Mike Frade for getting me a pump( Great Guy). I have been involved in my 1650 damage of 2018. I decided to name it because it was so bad! The more I get involved the more I see damage. I m taking my time so hopefully it should come back from the dead. Big thanks for all the help so far.

 

[dschwandt]

Will be Painting the 104 grill shell tomorrow. Should I leave it as is w/rough surface casting texture or sand/grind it smooth?
What say you guys??
It's been sandblasted. I'm inclined to leave it alone, prime and shoot.

 

[mpatterson]

What you are saying Matt makes total sense. I agree with it. I guess where I am getting lost is the old pump and line. Why am I blocking it off? Shouldn't I just be removing information it or does it leave a hole in side of the block that isn't covered up and that is why you are saying to block off the old lines to and from it?

Dog on it. I have got to go peal that thing apparat to vision what it looks like. Blowing fuses here mentally!

 

[mhomrighausen]

David S. Leave the grill casting OEM rough and don't sand it smooth. It's supposed to be rough.

 

[kmcconaughey]

David S., what Marlin wrote, leave it rough so all it's beautiful "sand casted" goodness can be seen.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Mike P., I believe if you remove the old pump it will leave an opening into the block. I believe it gets the vacuum for operation from a passage in the block. It's been a while since I had the fuel pump off of the very similar Onan in my Allis Chalmers so I don't recall for sure... The pump makes a good block off plate. And it's a good idea to route a hose from inlet to outlet to block them off as Matt described.