EMPI 1.5mm Inlet Valve Needle & Seat for D-Series — sets float level | Porsche 914 1970-1976 (44-1086-0)
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EMPI 1.5mm Inlet Valve Needle & Seat (44-1086-0) for EMPI D-Series Carburetors
The EMPI 44-1086-0 is a genuine 1.5mm inlet valve needle and seat for EMPI D-Series carburetors. It meters fuel into the float bowl and sets the fuel level, curing flooding or starvation from a worn or leaking inlet valve. It fits the 1970-1976 Porsche 914 and air-cooled VW applications running D-Series carbs.
Part numbers: EMPI 44-1086-0 / 4410860 / 44 1086 0 · 1.5mm needle and seat
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1970–1976 | Porsche 914 | With EMPI D-Series carburetors |
| — | Air-cooled VW | Engines running EMPI D-Series carburetors |
If you are unsure this fits your car, contact us with your year and model before ordering.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | 44-1086-0 |
| Manufacturer | EMPI |
| Seat size | 1.5mm |
| Type | Inlet valve needle and seat |
| Carburetors | EMPI D-Series |
| Function | Controls float-bowl fuel level to prevent flooding or starvation |
| Replaces | A worn or leaking inlet valve (direct replacement) |
| Boxed dimensions | 2 x 2 x 1 in |
| Shipping weight | 0.03 lb |
| Ships from | Orange, California |
Why It Matters
A carb that floods one moment and starves the next has lost command of its float level, and the inlet valve is usually why. This 1.5mm EMPI needle and seat re-establishes a positive shut-off in a D-Series carb, holding the bowl steady for consistent metering.
A fresh seat surface gives a positive shut-off again, so the bowl holds a steady level and the jets meter consistently.
Installation Notes
It is a direct replacement for the worn or leaking inlet valve in an EMPI D-Series carburetor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EMPI 44-1086-0 needle and seat fit?
It fits EMPI D-Series carburetors on the 1970-1976 Porsche 914 and air-cooled VW engines.
Why is my D-Series carburetor flooding?
A carb that floods one moment and starves the next has lost control of its float level, and a worn or leaking inlet valve is usually why. The 1.5mm needle and seat restores a positive shut-off.
What does a carburetor needle and seat do?
The needle and seat is the inlet valve that meters fuel into the float bowl; the 1.5mm size sets the fuel level.
What size needle and seat does an EMPI D-Series carb use?
This listing is the 1.5mm seat size for EMPI D-Series carburetors, EMPI part number 44-1086-0.
Does the 44-1086-0 fit a Porsche 914?
Yes. It fits the 1970-1976 Porsche 914 running EMPI D-Series carburetors.
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