Mikuni Carb

[Kevin]

I have a Mikuni carb made in Japan from a Kawasaki 5hp engine and I would like to identify it.
Anyone familiar with this model?
Thanks.

 

[Shanks]

I would try the ipl at Jacks small engine. They have the kawasaki ipl

 

[Kevin]

Sears shows the ipl for this discontinued model but don't list the model of carb.

 

[super3]

Except for the choke arm that is the same model (#715670) used on some Briggs Vanguard.
I just went thru one for a friends generator.

 

[Kevin]

The carb I have is definitely Mikuni and is different from the Briggs but may fit.
I cleaned the Mikuni and reinstalled it but wanted to find the model number so I could order parts for it on-line.
The run cap is also cooked and they don't make that any longer so I have to install another larger capacitor outside the generator.

 

[super3]

The model # is on the outer mounting flange but,it is poorly stenciled on and rubs of easily.
Yup, Mikuni on the vanguard I repaired also.
Like I said, different choke arm configuration.
I doubt they made that carb just for Kawasaki.
Several applications use the same basic carb body.

I found no gasket "kit". Have to purchase the bowl to get gaskets. Needle and jets were available separately.

 

[Kevin]

This looks like the kit
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Kaw...aaa0efa&pid=100011&rk=1&rkt=1&sd=361263733594

 

[Kevin]

Any idea what this small hole is for ?
Should it be left open in the gasket or can it be covered over?

 

[P.M.P.]

Any idea what this small hole is for ?
Should it be left open in the gasket or can it be covered over?

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No expert here but would think if there is a hole on the mating surface I would not cover it.

 

[Kevin]

The mating part is the intake manifold, the gasket kit doesn't show a hole in the gasket but I'm wondering if the cut out is large enough to include the hole in the carb?

 

[P.M.P.]

Hopefully you got the right gasket.If gasket does cover it you could always drill hole out of gasket.

 

[Kevin]

The original gasket is long gone so I had to make one, that's why I can't remember if the original gasket compensated for the hole in the carb.

 

[P.M.P.]

I would leave a small hole in gasket if it were me.