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Carburetor Identification
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 5:20 pm
by Devon
Hello all! I recently acquired my first Model T, a beautiful 1926 Roadster. I don't recognize the carburetor or know anything about it. Does anyone recognize what it might be? Thanks!
Re: Carburetor Identification
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 5:25 pm
by RajoRacer
Pretty sure it's off a Kohler or similar lawn tractor engine.
Re: Carburetor Identification
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 5:29 pm
by Ruxstel24
Definitely a much more modern carburetor than was available in “the day”....
But I just have to ask, how’s it run ?
Re: Carburetor Identification
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:04 pm
by CudaMan
Re: Carburetor Identification
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:25 pm
by Scott_Conger
Keep looking and you're likely to find a fuel pump, too.
welcome to the affliction!
Re: Carburetor Identification
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:39 pm
by Devon
Well that is certainly not the answer I was expecting. Thanks everyone for the info, I'll certainly be switching it out!
Re: Carburetor Identification
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:39 pm
by RajoRacer
No fuel pump needed for the "Improved" model with cowl tank.
Re: Carburetor Identification
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:12 pm
by Scott_Conger
Steve...even with a Walbro?
I've only seen a couple of them and I know they needed the pump...neither was an improved car, but I'd expect that the float valve is so small that it wouldn't likely perform well without one even with the tank mounted higher. With so little experience with them, I'm quite possibly wrong, but I've never heard or read of one performing on a T without help.
Re: Carburetor Identification
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:17 pm
by RajoRacer
That's probable - never had one to play with.