I need to replace the tank that sits on top of my kohler k181, I noticed some karts that have a tank sitting under the steering wheel bar on the frame of the kart, how does the engine get fuel if the tanks are mounted a bit lower than the engines, seem's there not gravity fed, wondering cause I have a spare the same style tank that I seen mounted below the steering wheel ?
fuel tank ????
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the K181 has an optional fuel pump that operates off the camshaft. you can prob pick one up (or have it ordered) at a local lawn&garden place.
it mounts right under the carb, the newer fuel pumps have a plastic body, so be careful how you tighten it to the engine (and how far you tighten the fuel line fittings... i split one that way...
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Kohler says the newer plastic pumps help to prevent vapor-lock due to the hot engine. which makes sense. i would try that out before trying an aftermarket thing.
you can get the owners and service manual from Kohler's site.
or i can try to get a pic of it and post it for you.... if i get around to it lol.
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and the fuel pumps that were linked to operate off crankcase pressure pulses, so they are compatible with any engine. (might take a little work to hook it up though)
it mounts right under the carb, the newer fuel pumps have a plastic body, so be careful how you tighten it to the engine (and how far you tighten the fuel line fittings... i split one that way...
)Kohler says the newer plastic pumps help to prevent vapor-lock due to the hot engine. which makes sense. i would try that out before trying an aftermarket thing.
you can get the owners and service manual from Kohler's site.
or i can try to get a pic of it and post it for you.... if i get around to it lol.
EDIT:
and the fuel pumps that were linked to operate off crankcase pressure pulses, so they are compatible with any engine. (might take a little work to hook it up though)
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