The Carter W-1's are probably the best inexpensive units available. These have a leather accelerator pump, and a manual power system. Work well in a multicarburetor environment.
The Stromberg B series, and the Zenith 228 series may be slightly superior to the W-1 in design, but there are very few places on earth that have many parts; although there seems to be lots in a small hillbilly town in south central Missouri.
The externally adjustable main jet makes for ease of adjusting the "cruise" mixture, and replaceable idle jets allow for easy (albeit expensive) modification to the idle circuit.
The Carter YF is an excellent design, and some were designed to run in a multicarburetor environment (twin-H Hudson units); but have a diaphragm type accelerator pump, which may be troublesome for enthusiasts that do not start their vehicle weekly and are forced to use :mad: ethanol.
The Holley 1904/1920 carbs with the glass fuel bowl have a low profile, and have a following of some who enjoy gimmicks (you can watch the float operate, and fuel enter the carburetor), but also have the diaphragm accelerator pump plus a diaphragm style power accuator. They also leak worse than a Rochester B.
And that brings us to the Rochester B. Since I was taught as a child to attempt to say only good, I will mention here only that the carburetor exists.
The above comments are the opinion of the poster, and since political season is growing ever closer, the poster approves of the post.
Others may have other opinions.
Jon.
