Description
Overview:
This needle clip is a genuine Villiers part for the AMAL 379 carburettor (OEM No. 308/044). Made from durable metal, it secures the carburettor's metering needle in place so the fuel mixture remains stable across the rev range. A correct, tight fit helps prevent erratic running, poor idling, and flat spots under load. It is intended for AMAL 379 units commonly fitted to Villiers engines and some JAP applications, making it suitable for maintaining older machinery still in service. Supplied as unused old stock, it may show light tarnishing or storage marks, but performance is unaffected. Ideal for tradespeople and DIY users carrying out carburettor maintenance or full rebuilds where accurate metering and reliable operation are important.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for assured compatibility with AMAL 379 carburettors (OEM 308/044)
- Durable metal construction for long service life under engine vibration and heat
- Holds the metering needle securely to maintain accurate fuel delivery and mixture
- Helps achieve steady idle, clean pickup, and reliable throttle response
- Direct-fit sizing for AMAL 379 means no modification is required
- Quick, straightforward installation with basic hand tools
- Suitable for restoring and maintaining vintage equipment to original specification
- Unused old stock: cosmetic tarnish possible, function and fit remain correct
Typical Applications:
Used during servicing or rebuilding of AMAL 379 carburettors on Villiers and JAP-powered equipment. Common in vintage stationary engines, compact plant, and older garden machinery where precise mixture control is needed. Ideal as a preventative replacement when needles, jets, or slides are renewed.
Also known as:
Needle retaining clip, metering needle circlip, throttle slide needle clip, AMAL 379 needle circlip, Villiers carb needle retainer.
Fits Models:
AMAL 379, AMAL379, JAP 4, JAP 5, JAP 6, JAP4, JAP5, JAP6
Alternate Part Numbers:
308/044, 308044
