[yellowcat]

Found some numbers stamped on this Walbro carburetor WTB27A or WT827A....not sure if second digit is a B or 8..... but cant cross it to find a kit for it. Any help please would be appreciated.

 

[Cannon51]

I would say it's an 8. Does it look like this? WT-827 WALBRO CARBURETOR FOR MTD/RYOBI TRIMMERS | Carburetors Mowers4u
Cannon

 

[tomw0]

Do you have a camera? Do you know what this(carb/engine) was used on currently or previously? They may give hints. Beyond that, I'd be searching the usual spots on the web for similar models. Does it need a kit?
tom

 

[yellowcat]

I would say it's an 8. Does it look like this? WT-827 WALBRO CARBURETOR FOR MTD/RYOBI TRIMMERS | Carburetors Mowers4u
Cannon

Do you have a camera? Do you know what this(carb/engine) was used on currently or previously? They may give hints. Beyond that, I'd be searching the usual spots on the web for similar models. Does it need a kit?
tom

It looks like the one I have..would like to try a kit first if I knew which one. I will try to take a photo of it tonight and post it. The carb comes off of a YARD MACHINE mini tiller/cultivator.

 

[RoyM]

If a WT-827 the overhaul kit is K20-WAT, it is inexpensive and readily available. Any well stocked shop should have it.

 

[Cannon51]

Repair K20-WAT, Gaskets and diaphragm D20-WAT.
Select a ComponentÂ*[Frontstep Customer CenterÂ*5Â*Frontstep, Inc.] It does show -1 on the carb number but that's what I would try.
Cannon

 

[yellowcat]

If a WT-827 the overhaul kit is K20-WAT, it is inexpensive and readily available. Any well stocked shop should have it.

Repair K20-WAT, Gaskets and diaphragm D20-WAT.
Select a ComponentÂ*[Frontstep Customer CenterÂ*5Â*Frontstep, Inc.] It does show -1 on the carb number but that's what I would try.
Cannon

Here is a photo of it. What kit would it take?

 

[tomw0]

Read what Roy said.

Roy:If a WT-827 the overhaul kit is K20-WAT

Were it me, I'd be looking to find a K20-WAT kit. And I am only parroting Roy.

tom

 

[yellowcat]

Read what Roy said.

Roy:If a WT-827 the overhaul kit is K20-WAT

Were it me, I'd be looking to find a K20-WAT kit. And I am only parroting Roy.

tom

Why do the kits I see not have the "A" after the number 7

 

[tomw0]

Most of the manufacturers have designed a 'base' model carburetor, and then either find things to change, or have a request from a buyer for specific 'things'. To differentiate the original model, such as 'WT-827', from the new 'different' carb, they will add a suffix. Some will use letters, such as the 'A' found in the picture. Some will use a '-' [dash] followed by some numeric, depending on how many mods they expect to make to this carb. For example, it could start out as an 827-00, proceed to 827-01, etc. The scheme depends on the maker.
If you cannot find the kit with the 'A' suffix, buy the one without. I'd be you will find all the bits and pieces you need. Some of the differentiations could be in the throttle connection, the bellcrank, the arm on the end of the throttle shaft, choke mechanism, and even jetting. Most gaskets and needle & seat valve and check valve will work the same for all the suffixes used. When there is something 'different', the carb kits will indicate that, by indicating that 'this kit covers models up to -AA suffix' and if you have a -ZZ suffix, don't get that particular kit. Of course this could all be hot air, depending on who made the carb.
tom