ulvik wrote:
firestorm79 wrote:
I highly recommend installing a fuel pump and using a boat tank. I sourced my own parts and installed it much like the bottom line trading kit with a few minor differences. Gravity fed systems look like hack jobs. Fuel pump system looks professional and you don't have to look for a way to elevate your tank.
Nothing like having 12 gallons of gas hooked up and if the tank runs low I can simply disconnect and switch to the internal tank without shutting off the generator.
If you don't mind me asking what was the part number on the fuel pump you are using? I would guess that the fuel pump pressure is very important because of it being a gravity fed carburetor. To me it would flood out the carb if the pressure is too high and it would starve for fuel if it is too low. any help with pump ID would be great!!!
It's a Briggs and Stratton 808656 which is actually made by Mikuni. I think it puts out 3-5 psi and hasn't caused any flooding problems with my generator. Provides enough flow for light and heavy loads. Mikuni has a note in the product documentation stating a return fuel line might be needed if the carb is over pressured.
