Description
Overview:
This Fuel Needle is a genuine Villiers component for two-stroke engines, used to meter and regulate fuel flow through the carburettor for stable running and clean response. Precision-made in corrosion-resistant brass, it helps maintain the correct mixture across the rev range, aiding starting, idle quality, and throttle pick-up. Supplied as unused old stock, it may show light tarnish from storage but remains functionally sound. Overall dimension is 2 5/8 in (approx. 66.7 mm), making it a like-for-like replacement where this length is specified. Suitable for classic Villiers-powered equipment found in garden machinery, light construction tools, and stationary engines, it is ideal for maintenance and restoration work where original specification is preferred. Genuine Part, OEM No. V870.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for assured fit and function (OEM No. V870)
- Precision-tapered brass needle for accurate fuel metering and consistent mixture
- Compatible with Villiers two-stroke carburettors where this needle length is specified
- Length: 2 5/8 in (approx. 66.7 mm) to match original setup
- Durable, corrosion-resistant construction suited to petrol use
- Helps cure symptoms of wear such as rich/lean running, hunting, or flooding
- Direct replacement with no modifications; installs using standard hand tools
- Unused old stock (may show cosmetic tarnish only), ideal for authentic restorations
Typical Applications:
Replacement metering needle for Villiers two-stroke engines in mowers, rotavators, small generators, pumps, and compact construction equipment. Used during carburettor overhauls to restore correct fueling, improve starting, stabilise idle, reduce plug fouling, and sharpen throttle response. Suitable for preventative maintenance and period-correct rebuilds.
Also known as:
Carburettor metering needle, jet needle, mixture needle, fuel metering pin, carb needle for Villiers, V870 needle. Commonly referenced when servicing Villiers two-stroke carburettors requiring accurate fuel control.
Fits Models:
Villiers two-stroke engines
Alternate Part Numbers:
V870
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | V870 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| OEM No. | V870 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
| Key Features | - Genuine Villiers part, OEM No. V870 - Precision-tapered brass for accurate fuel metering - Length: 2 5/8 in (approx. 66.7 mm) - Compatible with Villiers two-stroke carburettors - Corrosion-resistant, suitable for petrol use |
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