Carburetor Identification
 

I have done a bit of looking around in old threads, researching different types of carburetors and trying do distinguish one from another. I have gathered that there are Kohler, Walbro, and Carter. Are there any others? Am I wrong in guessing that the replacement engines were not the same carbuerator brand as the engines that were from the factory? Or does it just depend on the model/year? I have viewed several threads and I have been thinking...If someone would volunteer to write up a detailed review of all of the carbs and identifying marks on each.This could be a video opportunity if someone may be interested in doing so. I just thought it would be a nice addition to the video part of the forum. Like many previous threads, I have also been researching rebuild kits for several carbs, and I want to get the correct kit for each. Also I am wondering about interchangeability between carbs size and engine sizes. On my 72 ( K161 )I have from what i believe to be a #20 kohler because it has 20 cast in the throat of the carb. My cousin's 122 has no identification in the throat of the carb, and he has a replacement engine. The sticker is worn too much to tell the model of the engine, but it seems to be a 12hp because the power is a touch more than my low hour 10hp. I plan on having many, many, many more cubs in my lifetime and through this site my passion and knowledge for cubs is greater than ever. I am a visual learner and as everyone says.... this forum is no good without pictures. Sorry for the ramble, let me know what you think.

Basically, in my world, there is the Kohler/Carter Carb then there is the Walbro Carb.

The Kohler/Carter has adjustments on top of the Carb while the Walbro does not.

Generally speaking, the prominent carb was the Kohler/Carter. Walbro was used on later engines and as a second source.