Description
Overview:
The Carburettor Tickler for Villiers MK2 Engine S12 Type Carburettor (OEM No. V1398) is a small, metal actuating pin used to momentarily depress the carburettor float to enrich the mixture and confirm fuel flow. Built from durable, corrosion‐resistant metal, it is designed for repeated use during starting and routine checks. This is a Genuine Villiers part, ensuring the correct fit and operation on Villiers MK2 and S12 type carburettors commonly found on vintage stationary engines and light garden or construction machinery. Supplied as unused old stock, it may show light tarnishing or storage marks that do not affect performance. Ideal for owners and technicians who need reliable, original‐spec components to keep classic equipment running smoothly.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers replacement (OEM No. V1398) for assured compatibility and fit
- Robust metal construction for long service life in workshop and field conditions
- Correct geometry for Villiers MK2 and S12 type carburettors
- Assists cold starting by enriching the mixture and confirming fuel supply to the bowl
- Straightforward fitment with basic hand tools; replaces worn, bent, or sticking ticklers
- Positive, repeatable actuation for consistent results during starting and testing
- Suitable for maintenance and restoration of vintage engines and machinery
- Unused old stock: cosmetic ageing possible; function and integrity remain sound
Typical Applications:
Used on Villiers MK2 and S12 type carburettors fitted to vintage stationary engines, mowers, small generators, and light plant. Helpful after fuel system service to check flow, during cold starts to enrich the mixture, and as a dependable replacement when the original tickler is missing, seized, or damaged.
Also known as:
Primer pin, flooding pin, float bowl tickler, carb tickler pin, flooding button. These terms refer to the same manual device used to depress the carburettor float to momentarily enrich the mixture and verify that fuel is reaching the carburettor.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | V1398 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| OEM No. | V1398 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
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