kohler 17hp twin fuel pump leaking

[Cyclone67]

Hi
I have a 17hp kohler in my 85 KB argo. There appears to be fuel leaking from the top cover of the fuel pump on the top of the motor. Is it likely a case of making a new gasket ? Any tips or traps I should know about before I pull it apart?

Thanks in advance.
Cyclone

[Castro]

It's a diaphragm pump right? If so replace it with a couple psi electric fuel pump

[Cyclone67]

Thanks Castro
I can source a 4-6psi electric facet pump for around $40. In your opinion would that suit? Or would I need a pressure regulator? The low press pumps 1-4psi in Aust start at $85 for a chinese generic and go up to $115 for a Facet brand.

I appreciate your input and have read some of your other posts on the success of the electric fuel pump conversion. Well done. I particularly like your warning light system for pump left on. !! I don't think its too much !

Regards
Cyclone

[flippy]

my 1987 briggs 16 hp twin was stalling and giving me all kinds of fuel starvation problems.My tank was way in front on my scrambler and I even put a fuel primer bulb in to help prime at startup.I considered the electric fuel pumpoption .Ifinally went to a lawn service place and paid $10 for a fuel pump rebuild kit and that solved all my problems.I even removed the fuel line primer ball I installed.I dont know about your kohler but the briggs was easy and I am glad I skipped the electric fuel pump route.The lawn repair mechanic said the little vacuum pump can pull 20 feet.Good Luck.

[Castro]

mine has been working great with no regulator. It is like night and day in the mountains, i can stand the thing up at 90 deg and it still will run :-) I mounted mine on the back rear frame rail, and will try and snap a picture tom. I think i went with a slightly pricer pump but that sounds good.

[PlumCrazy]

Thanks Castro
I can source a 4-6psi electric facet pump for around $40. In your opinion would that suit? Or would I need a pressure regulator? The low press pumps 1-4psi in Aust start at $85 for a chinese generic and go up to $115 for a Facet brand.

I appreciate your input and have read some of your other posts on the success of the electric fuel pump conversion. Well done. I particularly like your warning light system for pump left on. !! I don't think its too much !

Regards
Cyclone

Does anyone have any known sources for low PSI electric fuel pumps in the US?

[eightwheeler]

Absolutly...any John Deere dealership, 6x4 Gator electric pulse pump, worth their weight in gold and last forever and ever lol

[PlumCrazy]

Great, you wouldn't have a part# would you?