Description
Overview:
This Tickler Cap & Spindle Assembly is a genuine Villiers part for V-Type carburettors used on classic Villiers engines such as MK10 and V223E. It is a small, robust component designed to momentarily depress the carburettor float to aid priming and cold starting, helping the engine fuel system operate as intended. The cap is brass with a steel spindle for strength and durability, making it suitable for long-term use with petrol. Ideal for maintaining or restoring vintage machinery, it replaces worn or damaged tickler parts to bring back smooth, reliable carburettor operation. Supplied as unused old stock, it may show light storage marks but remains fully serviceable for Villiers V-Type applications including V207E.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for correct fit and function on V-Type carburettors
- Brass cap with steel spindle for durability and corrosion resistance
- Restores proper tickler action for easier priming and cold starting
- Direct replacement for worn or seized ticklers; no modifications required
- Helps maintain consistent fuel level control at the carburettor
- Suitable for classic Villiers engines used in garden and light construction equipment
- Unused old stock (NOS); may have minor cosmetic marks from storage
- Compact, simple mechanism designed for dependable, repeatable operation
- Supports smoother running by ensuring reliable initial fuel delivery
- Made to Villiers specification for long service life
Typical Applications:
Used on vintage Villiers-powered equipment where a V-Type carburettor is fitted, including stationary engines, classic lawn mowers, rotavators, small generators, water pumps, and light construction plant such as compact cement mixers. Ideal for restorations, regular maintenance, and keeping heritage engines operational with dependable cold-start priming performance.
Also known as:
Carb tickler, float tickler, priming pin, priming plunger, flooding pin, carburettor tickler cap, tickler spindle, start tickler, fuel tickler.
Fits Models:
MK10, MK12, MK15, MK20, MK25, MK40, V Type, V207E, V223E, VType
Alternate Part Numbers:
86.9513, 869513, V223E, V207E
Product Specifications
L&S Part No. | 86 9513 |
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Part Type | Genuine Part |
Manufacturer | Villiers |
OEM No. | 86 9513 |
Unit of Sale | 1 |
Applications | MK10, MK12, MK15, MK20, MK25, MK40, V Type, V207E, V223E, VType |
Machine Type | Engines |
Fits Brands | Villiers |
Fits Models | MK10 |