I did a bit more research into it, looks like a Carter 16 will mesh up like you said, I'll have to modify the linkages.
I've bought 3 Chinese knockoff carbs, one for a Honda generator and one for a Briggs generator both worked flawlessly, one for my Tecumseh wood chipper would not adjust right...just have to make sure I shut the fuel off when I'm done. I guess 2 out of 3 isn't bad.
The big thing I noticed on the Honda knockoff was the lack of a fuel screen/drain bowl, but I just put an inline filter and shut off valve on it. I know they aren't the best thing, but when it may not be worth dumping $100 into a new carb, $15 hurts a whole lot less.