Al C. 1,428 #1 Posted July 11, 2023 Recently I have needed to prime the fuel line before starting my Wheel Horse SK-486. There are no leaks, so I’m not sure what has changed. Can anyone recommend an electric fuel pump (brand/model) for a Koehler K341 16hp engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,534 #2 Posted July 11, 2023 Facet makes a good pump. Some things to consider first though. It's important to verify the actual issue. Disintegrating fuel line or dirty needle & seat and cause that issue. Do you use non-ethanol fuel? When was the last time every single component of the fuel system was removed, replaced or cleaned? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #3 Posted July 11, 2023 A very long time. Sounds like I have some work to do ? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,534 #4 Posted July 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, Al C. said: A very long time. Sounds like I have some work to do ? Many many moons ago a relatively sharp person taught me that we have to focus on doing the maintenance before we try doing any diagnostics or tossing Parts at things. Because of the fact that we've been trying to burn alcohol in our gasoline for a decade or more there will be different types of damage than what we were used to in the past. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,587 #5 Posted July 11, 2023 I installed this pump on one of my tractors. Been working good so far. Says Holley on it put I'm quite sure that it is made by Facet. https://www.amazon.com/Holley-Mighty-Mite-Electric-1-5-2-5/dp/B01MZYT5Z7/ref=asc_df_B01MZYT5Z7/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=316586467632&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10670505792424088481&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019425&hvtargid=pla-622559335914&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=68573217808&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=316586467632&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10670505792424088481&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019425&hvtargid=pla-622559335914 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #6 Posted July 11, 2023 (edited) I do not use non-ethanol fuel. I agree about doing the appropriate maintenance first. Help me understand what this realistically involves … removing, disassembling and cleaning the carburetor, removing, disassembling and cleaning the old fuel pump, replacing the old fuel lines to the gas tank ??? Am I on the right track? What are the gotcha’s I should be aware of? Thanks! Edited July 11, 2023 by Al C. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,534 #7 Posted July 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, Al C. said: I do not use non-ethanol fuel. I agree about doing the appropriate maintenance first. Help me understand what this realistically involves … removing, disassembling and cleaning the carburetor, removing, disassembling and cleaning the old fuel pump, replacing the old fuel lines to the gas tank ??? 13 minutes ago, Al C. said: Am I on the right track? Yeah buddy that's it.... 13 minutes ago, Al C. said: What are the gotcha’s I should be aware of? Thanks! I don't have any of those newer models so I can't speak for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,619 #8 Posted July 11, 2023 you can pull the fuel line at the carb and put the line in a jar, crank the engine and see how its pumping. I agree with eric, clean your fuel system, new lines, filter and a carb cleaning and it will be running like new. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,619 #9 Posted July 11, 2023 19 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I don't have any of those newer models so I can't speak for sure. wait a minute .......... they make newer ones ? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,534 #10 Posted July 11, 2023 Now that I think about it the Wally Digger Backhoe is a 1986 but we haven't started messing with that yet. Not counting that beautiful piece of machinery my latest model would be a 1975. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,619 #11 Posted July 11, 2023 Until i picked up my Free10-8, thats an 87. My other 3 are 1965, 1965 , 1966. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,631 #12 Posted July 11, 2023 @ D-MAC agree with others on the fuel cleaning detail , https://www.amazon.com/CarBole-Universal-2-3-5P-S-I-Operating-Self-Priming/dp/B01IR6BNKY/ref=asc_df_B01IR6BNKY/?tag=hyprod- also have a couple of these in service model # P/N 42 S low pressure pump . noting your vertical run fuel hose , from pump to carb , have a vertical flow check valve in my 3 kohlers , evil energy brand , look at the staged fuel to your carb . BTW use ethenol fuel , but also use , sta bil storage treatment in all my fuel , no black rubber fuel hose breakdown in my filters , or fuel bowls . we all have our own set ups , regularly brought on by frequent failures . hope you make out , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,121 #13 Posted July 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Achto said: I installed this pump on one of my tractors. Been working good so far. Says Holley on it put I'm quite sure that it is made by Facet. https://www.amazon.com/Holley-Mighty-Mite-Electric-1-5-2-5/dp/B01MZYT5Z7/ref=asc_df_B01MZYT5Z7/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=316586467632&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10670505792424088481&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019425&hvtargid=pla-622559335914&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=68573217808&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=316586467632&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10670505792424088481&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019425&hvtargid=pla-622559335914 Yes that's a Facet pump 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #14 Posted July 18, 2023 UPDATE: I took a stab in the dark. Did the simplest thing first. Replaced the original fuel pump with a compatible device off of Amazon. It worked! Fixed! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
