Allen R Schmitz

US Patent:

20040079343, Apr 29, 2004

Filed:

Oct 28, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/281579

Inventors:

Dennis Stenz - Mt. Calvary WI, US
Allen Schmitz - Malone WI, US
Kevin Steffes - Fond du Lac WI, US
Scott Schneider - New Holstein WI, US

International Classification:

F04B043/06

US Classification:

123/509000, 123/DIG005, 417/395000

Abstract:

An internal combustion engine having an engine housing containing an oil sump in communication with an oil fill conduit, and a fuel pump including a pump assembly having at least a portion thereof formed integrally with the oil fill conduit and in fluid communication therewith. The fuel pump is actuated by pressure pulses created within the engine crankcase when the engine is running, which are communicated to the fuel pump through the oil fill conduit.