Description
Overview:
The Needle Seating for Amal Carburettor - 343/038 is a Genuine Amal part designed to restore precise fuel control in carburettors that specify this component. Made from machined brass for accuracy and durability, it forms the sealing surface for the float needle, controlling fuel inlet flow and maintaining the correct fuel level in the bowl. A worn or damaged seating can lead to flooding, hard starting, or inconsistent running; replacing it with this correctly engineered part returns the carburettor to dependable operation. Suitable for engines and equipment fitted with Amal carburettors, including classic road machines and small engines used in garden or light construction machinery. It is a direct replacement, produced to Amal's original specification for reliability and long service life.
Key Features:
- Genuine Amal component (343/038) for assured compatibility and performance
- Precision-machined brass seating for accurate sealing with the float needle
- Direct replacement for worn or pitted seatings; no modification required
- Helps resolve flooding, erratic idle, and poor throttle response caused by a tired seating
- Corrosion-resistant material suited to typical pump fuels
- Stable fuel metering for consistent running and easier tuning
- Straightforward to fit with basic hand tools; thread and form match the original
- Maintains carburettor integrity and extends service intervals when installed with a good float needle
- Suitable for service, overhaul, and restoration work on Amal-equipped engines
Typical Applications:
Used during carburettor maintenance and rebuilds where the fuel inlet shut-off needs restoring. Common in workshop servicing of engines fitted with Amal carburettors, from classic vehicles to small engines in garden or light plant equipment. Ideal when addressing fuel ingress after wear, contamination, or long storage, and whenever replacing the float needle to ensure a reliable seal and stable fuel level.
Also known as:
Carburettor needle seat, float needle seat, float valve seat, fuel inlet seat, needle valve body, inlet valve seating, float valve insert. These terms are often used interchangeably for the seating that the float needle closes against to control fuel entry into the carburettor bowl.
Fits Models:
Amal Carburettor
Alternate Part Numbers:
343 038, 343038
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 343/038 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Amal |
| OEM No. | 343 038 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | Amal Carburettor |
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