43 wlc carb

[George McKenzie]

Originally Posted by Grant Bowker

The spare parts list I have a copy of, HD-WLC-04 dated July 1943 and applicable to 1942 and 1943 models WLC describes the carburetor as "1133-41M Linkert carburetor, 1-1/4" with 15/16" venturi". This appears to be for the complete carburetor assembly but I have no idea if the part number is a Linkert number or a Harley-Davidson number.

That is a part number for the M-88 carb

[45jim]

Don't buy a Linkert carb until you have everything else on your bike finished. The Mikuni is a better carb (while not being original) and for riding use it will let your engine run smoothly. The Linkert always runs a bit rich at idle but leans out as revs rise, directly the opposite of what you want. Not much of a concern if you are careful with the spark advance.

Take care of all the other details first and then get an M88 and put it on when you're going to a show, otherwise run the Mikuni. I have often found that the reproduction parts for the Linkert have been of lesser quality. One that is properly rebuilt will perform OK but you have to be careful machining them as the zinc content is very low (for Brass) resulting in a more bronze like appearance and machining quality. Lots of leaks around the shafts from improperly machines carb bodies.