WHNJ701 4,165 #1 Posted November 28, 2020 Redoing an old kohler k160 for a 57 bolens ride a matic. The engine came with the lme carb on the right, I have this old carter too which fits the time era on the left. Both will be rebuilt, any preferences or advantages? Wow again! Carb kits have jumped in price! @buckrancher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,744 #3 Posted November 29, 2020 I always had a fondness for the older Carters with the round bowl if the correctness is not an issue. Don't know why they just look cool. Madge @AMC RULESjust built one and polished the bowl to mirror which was cool. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,669 #4 Posted November 29, 2020 1 minute ago, WHX24 said: I always had a fondness for the older Carters with the round bowl if the correctness is not an issue. Don't know why they just look cool Agreed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,744 #5 Posted November 29, 2020 I've got two of the older Carter bowls but sadly the carbs are toast .... wonder how the bowl would fit on a later style carb or forgive me... a Chinese knockoff? I've got contact info Jabel for a Clinton parts guy that has/had rebuild kits for them. All of mine came off of fifties RJ Clintons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 705 #6 Posted November 29, 2020 Rebuild both that way if one doesnt suit maybe the other one will .I find myself wanting to put every thing back as original as possible the older I get so my vote goes to the LME. Just guessing but figured parts for carter would be easier to find....YMMV... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 12,045 #7 Posted November 29, 2020 Although the LME is correct the Carter is a superior carburetor that will not be as finicky with a little dirt in it. In my opinion the only superior part of the LME is the drain valve on it which of not only gas but more specifically any water which may accumulate on bottom along with the sediment it will push out. makes it very convenient to totally drain carb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #8 Posted November 29, 2020 I say Carter just because its a little different and not as common. Pretty neat with that spherical bowl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,307 #9 Posted November 29, 2020 Which ever one has the best throttle shaft. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #10 Posted November 30, 2020 19 minutes ago, richmondred01 said: Which ever one has the best throttle shaft. Good point 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
