I can and do run non ethanol in all my saws and 2 stroke stuff. I've cut\/split up to 80 cord in a year so buying that much for the splitter isn't in the cards. Last pump died with less than 3 hrs use and it came from Briggs parts dealer so there id something up. Original lasted me 7 years and engine had 271 hrs on it when I got it. Something has changed as I assure you, the first one never had non ethanol in it.Can you buy non Ethanol gas in your area? Betting this is what is killing the pumps over time. Diaphragms going bad from the alcohol.
Nice job.Put it back on and started quickly and runs fine now. Mikuni Fuel pump bad again. I'll see how the offbrand does.
I have be using this one on my john deere for 5 years now. From Amazon.Using a Briggs engine on a wood splitter I built. About a 2 years ago the original fuel pump quit so I got a new OEM Mikuni. Put it on and worked fine. A year later, it went out again. Once again, bought an OEM and worked fine for a spitting job I had. Went to start it today and after that one time use, it's dead again. This time I've ordered a knockoff brand but want to know what brand/model of electric would be good to use if this one dies as well? Been VERY frustrating. The original pump worked fine for 8 years with no issues. I do run ethanol fuel but to die after a single use points to factory issues.Anyone else run into this? It's a 25 HP Briggs and a 808656 Fuel pump.
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Nice build. Just about any small fuel pump these days will work fine. You may also need a pressure regulator to drop the pressure to 1 psi as most are above that by 1.5 psi or higher. These inline pumps are all pretty much the same design. Check to see if they have check valves or anti siphon built in. And anyone trying to convince you that ethanol is killing your pulse pump is ill informed or just reading from a script.It's a Briggs Intek V twin 25 HP engine. Model 445777, type 0231 E1, Code 03102240. Mikuni pump # is 027013 with Briggs # being 808656. Line from tank gravity feeds out quickly, no obstructions. Engine runs perfect with gas or either sprayed into air inlet. Pump is used on a lot of engines. It's just not pumping anything no matter how much it is cranked. Fuel delivery issue.
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