It's finally time for me to upgrade to a new carb. I've done my research and have decided to go with the Mikuni TM36-68. The question I have for anyone that may know is...
Does the TM36-68 always have the accelerator pump as part of the kit when you purchase it?
Different websites I've looked at don't always have the acc. pump listed in the description. My searching didn't reveal anything to the contrary about whether or not it is included either.
Thanks. Any help would be great.

 

There is almost no reason to get a TM36 that doesn't have an accelerator pump...at least on a 4-stroke. The flat slide and smoother bore are all good benefits in these carbs over the CV carb or the old Mikuni VM models, but it's the pumper that really gives the engine that punch that you want. Two strokes use the non-pumper carbs because of their induction and firing cycles. Don't be tempted by the cheaper price of the non-pumper models. The pumper model is the real thing. Yes, when you search most sites you get pics of the non-pumper 36, but dig around and you'll find the pumper. Here's the pic.

 

Thanks for responding TNC.

Internet purchasing has always confused me because allot of sites do not have the correct picture or description of the product they are selling. That being so...I always try to do the most research that I can...so that I purchase the correct product that I need...and at the best price. I'd hate to purchase a carb that doesn't include the reason that I wanted it in the first place...the accelerator pump.

So I kept digging and ended up talking with Steve at Mikuni in California. Steve was very helpful and told me that all of the TM36-68 carbs are manufactured as pumper carbs. The TM36-2 is the non-pumper version.
Knowing this, I can now comfortably purchase the correct carb for my application.
The Mikuni TM36-68 pumper carb.

Hope this helps anyone else looking to do the same.

 

And you can pretty well tell by the pricing. The real pumper TM36-68 is close to twice the price of the other TM36 when pricing at the same location.

 

I got at TM34 pumper carb with the 351 kit and installed a part that limited the pump after the first 1/8 throttle. It works fine.
From what others have stated, maybe I have reduced the HP or kick at low end as I don't get the wheelies all the others have discussed, but my bike does perform a lot better off the low end.
I think it would be an performance improvement without the pump if that is a $ issue.

 

The nice thing about the TM36 over the 34 is that the 36 is infinitely adjustable as to when the "squirt" starts and when it ends. It has two separate but easy adjustments for beginning and end that require no special tools or parts.