Description
Overview:
This is a genuine Villiers tickler (OEM No. V1398E) for the Villiers S12 carburettor. Made from durable metal, the tickler temporarily depresses the carburettor's float to allow a small amount of extra fuel into the venturi, helping priming and easier cold starting. It supports a stable fuel-air mixture during initial running and routine checks. Supplied as unused old stock from the original manufacturer, it may show minor age-related tarnish or cosmetic marks that do not affect performance. Ideal for maintaining or restoring vintage Villiers-equipped machinery, this small but critical part helps keep the S12 carburettor working as intended on a wide range of older garden and light construction tools powered by Villiers engines.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for assured compatibility with the S12 carburettor (OEM V1398E)
- Robust metal construction for long service life
- Restores the correct priming function to aid cold starts and after-storage restarts
- Supports consistent fuel delivery and smoother initial running
- Direct replacement design; no modifications typically required
- Unused old stock: may have cosmetic tarnish, function remains unaffected
- Made to original Villiers tolerances for a precise fit and reliable operation
- Suitable for service, refurbishment, or preservation of vintage Villiers carburettors
Typical Applications:
Used during routine servicing or rebuilds of Villiers S12 carburettors on older equipment such as lawn mowers, rotavators/cultivators, stationary engines, generators, and small site machinery. Helpful for priming after long periods off the job and during cold weather starts, ensuring the engine receives enough fuel to fire cleanly and settle to a stable idle.
Also known as:
Carburettor tickler, float-bowl tickler, primer button, flood button, enrichment plunger, starting tickler for Villiers S12. Often referenced simply as an S12 carb tickler or Villiers tickler V1398E by restorers and service technicians working on classic Villiers-powered machines.
Fits Models:
Villiers S12
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | V1398E |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
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