Mechanical to Electric Fuel Pump Conversion in Lawnmower

The Mechanical Fuel Pump on my Cub Cadet Magnum 18 broke and I replaced it with a simple electric fuel pump. This is a super easy conversion and saves a lot of hassle. If have symptoms of a failing fuel pump, you can always try to bypass with an electric fuel pump since the job is only about 15 minutes. So far the pump has held up and it has been on the lawnmower for about a year. This fuel pump replacement will work for virtually all riding mowers.

[TheTruth.K.J.V.]

FYI These type pumps are not diaphragm type but piston /spring/ check valve type. MUST have filter before the pump to prevent clogs. ALSO MUST have gas ABOVE the pump as you have done. It does not prime well and OFTEN TIMES BURNS OUT due to DRY friction along the piston walls and no cooling/lubrication via the fluid. FYI for those getting the failing pumps. THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO!

[jackbeard]

Awesome I just replaced my 2006 courage with a 99 Kohler command the 99 does not have a crank case port for the fuel pump you helped me out a lot thank you

[jeffhunsberger]

THANK YOU SIR Great idea thanks for the link ordered one today use my tractor to plow and can do this job, Missed it last year due to a bad starter thanks to you I'll have it to use, AWESOME! THANKS

[DependableInstallers]

Thanks for the video. You answered some questions I had before starting my own repair.

[larryneubauer]

I'm having trouble with my 16 hp Kohler engine on my old Wheel Horse mower. I had ordered and installed an aftermarket pulse fuel pump ($24.95) to replace the original one, but it doesn't work for some reason. Then I found a used original part for $20 +$10 s&h but it hasn't come yet. Then I got on Youtube and saw your video. I had wondered if there were any low pressure fuel pumps for mowers and you answered my question so I also ordered the one you used. Hopefully one of them works. Thanks for the info.

[notsurehowloudthiscanget]

I'm working on a JD 214 myself and plan on using a relay controlled by the key switch to run the pump. This reduces the current running through the key switch, which could otherwise burn the switch out if it's not built for that. I'm not taking any chances! I'm putting a fuse between the relay and the pump too.

[xxover]

Thank you for teaching me for my home work

[emberbronte]

i will be doing this to my old craftsman in the next week to 2, hope its still working.

[jaxonobrien]

what psi should i use for a 9 hp briggs and stratton

[Gantzz]

got an 81 MTD 950 that I have ordered 3 different carb rebuild kits for and not 1 of them has the right springs for the fuel pump. I think I am done and going to do this method.

[Jawkneebee]

does it matter on low pressure? I just order the other day 3-6 psi without realizing there were different ones ...

[gregalot]

the filter is to keep the pump from getting damaged, I guess you could use 2.

[Hugo-Hernandez]

Hey man question, have you ever had a issue with the electric fuel pump over filling the carburetor with gas ?

[BeADad]

Wait! You don't need one! Your gas tank is above your carburetor(like a lawn mower) it's gravity fed! Unless their is another gas tank not visible? But cool idea if your mower has a tank below the carb.

[tonycarroll]

I will be doing this to my 74 Sears suburban ss16

[patrickhuston]

Thank you for the video. Is that a Kohler magnum engine? Also what method do you use to wire pump to existing wire ? Thank you

[TheShortyred]

What was the PSI of the fuel pump that you installed?

[justinandolora]

Mine seems to be flooding my engine after a minute or 2 what should I do?

[davidmacleod]

i would likre to do the same but there is 3 lines on mine what will this work or do i need to use this

[bowmanw]

So your needle and seat hold back the pressure from that electric fuel pump with no flooding. Ive wanted to convert my vertical Command to that but was warned about flooding the carburetor.