Description
Overview:
The Taper Needle fits Villiers 4/5 Carburettor and is a genuine Villiers part identified by OEM No. V696. It is a precision metal needle that controls fuel metering inside the carburettor, helping to achieve smooth idling, clean acceleration, and consistent running. Built for the Villiers 4/5 carb body, it restores proper mixture control on classic equipment using Villiers engines. As unused old stock, the part is new and serviceable but may show light tarnishing from storage. Its straightforward form factor makes replacement simple for routine maintenance or restoration work on vintage machines that rely on accurate fuel regulation. Suitable for owners, restorers, and workshops maintaining classic small engines featuring the Villiers 4/5 Carburettor.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for assured fit and function (OEM No. V696)
- Precision-ground metal needle for stable fuel metering and mixture control
- Designed specifically for the Villiers 4/5 Carburettor for reliable compatibility
- Helps improve starting, idle quality, throttle response, and overall running
- Durable construction for long service life in vintage engine applications
- Unused old stock; may display minor storage tarnish without affecting performance
- Straightforward to fit with basic hand tools; no special setup beyond standard tuning
- Suitable for refurbishment projects where original-spec parts are preferred
- Supports accurate tuning to reduce over-rich or lean running conditions
- Compact, lightweight component that installs without modifying the carb body
Typical Applications:
Used in the Villiers 4/5 Carburettor on classic small engines found in older lawn and garden machinery, light construction tools, stationary engines, and restoration projects. Ideal when addressing poor idle, hesitation, or inconsistent mixture after wear to the original needle, or when returning a stored machine to reliable operation with correct fuel control.
Also known as:
Jet needle, metering needle, mixture needle, fuel metering pin, carb needle, needle valve (carburettor needle), fuel regulation needle. These terms refer to the same function of controlling fuel flow in the carburettor's mixture circuit.
Fits Models:
Villiers 4/5 Carburettor
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | V696 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| OEM No. | V696 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
| Key Features | - Genuine Villiers part, OEM No. V696 - Precision-ground needle for stable fuel metering - Designed for Villiers 4/5 Carburettor compatibility - Unused old stock, may show light tarnishing - Easy installation with basic hand tools |
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