Description
Overview:
The Strangler Plate fits Villiers Junior Carburettor and is a Genuine Villiers part (OEM No. V373). This precision-stamped metal plate controls the airflow at the carburettor mouth, helping to regulate the air-fuel mixture, especially during cold starts. It is intended for classic Villiers two-stroke applications and is suitable for both Junior and Midget engines. Correct strangler operation supports smooth starting, cleaner pick-up, and stable running as the engine warms. As an original, unused vintage component, it provides authentic fit and function for restoration or routine maintenance. Built for durability and reliable service, it installs in the carburettor body without modification when used on the correct model, helping keep classic machines operating as intended by the manufacturer.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers component for assured compatibility and quality (OEM V373)
- Designed for Villiers Junior carburettors and used on Midget engines
- Regulates air-fuel mixture to aid cold starting and warm-up
- Durable metal construction for long service life
- Accurate geometry for smooth movement and consistent closure
- Supports reliable idle stability and throttle response once set up
- Suitable for restoration of period-correct engines and machinery
- Straightforward to fit using standard hand tools
- Vintage unused stock; minor cosmetic ageing does not affect function
- Helps maintain original performance without the need for modification
Typical Applications:
Used on classic small engines powered by Villiers Junior or Midget units, including vintage lawn mowers, horticultural equipment, light industrial tools, pumps, generators, and other compact machinery. Ideal for restorers, workshops, and owners maintaining dependable starting and running on original Villiers carburettors.
Also known as:
Choke plate, strangler disc, choke butterfly, choke flap, air shutter, starter plate, carburettor strangler, cold-start plate, carb butterfly for Villiers Junior/Midget. These alternative terms describe the same airflow control plate used to enrich mixture during starting.
Fits Models:
Junior, Midget
Alternate Part Numbers:
V373
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | V373 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| OEM No. | V373 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
| Key Features | - Genuine Villiers part for Junior and Midget engines (OEM V373) - Controls airflow for improved cold starting and warm-up - Precision-stamped metal for durability and long service life - Fits without modification in Villiers Junior carburettors - Suitable for vintage engine restoration and maintenance |
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