{"product_id":"empi-1-5mm-needle-valve-seat-for-40-44-hpmx-40-44-48-idf-porsche-914-1970-1976-43-5366-0","title":"EMPI 1.5mm Needle Valve \u0026 Seat - 40\/44 HPMX \u0026 40\/44\/48 IDF | Porsche 914 1970-1976 (43-5366-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI 1.5mm Needle Valve \u0026amp; Seat — 40\/44 HPMX \u0026amp; 40\/44\/48 IDF (Porsche 914 1970–1976, 43-5366-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e The EMPI 43-5366-0 is a genuine EMPI 1.5mm needle valve and seat assembly for EMPI 40\/44 HPMX and 40\/44\/48 IDF carburetors, including those on the 1970–1976 Porsche 914 and air-cooled VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3 and Bus engines. It controls fuel flow into the float bowl so the float holds a steady fuel level, and it directly replaces a worn or wrong-sized valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 43-5366-0 \/ 4353660 · 1.5mm needle valve and seat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1970–1976\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorsche 914\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith EMPI 40\/44 HPMX or 40\/44\/48 IDF carburetors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarburetor-dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir-cooled VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3 and Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame 40\/44 HPMX and 40\/44\/48 IDF carburetors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43-5366-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeat size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle valve and seat assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarburetors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEMPI 40\/44 HPMX, 40\/44\/48 IDF (dual-carb setups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxed dimensions (listed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 1 x 2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.03 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuel weeping past the top of the bowl, or a float level that wanders under demand, traces to a tired needle and seat. The 1.5mm seat sizes the bowl inlet to match fuel demand, and the larger seat feeds high-demand, high-rpm engine builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for a worn or wrong-sized needle valve and seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are unsure this fits your car, contact us with your year and model before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat does a needle valve and seat do in a Weber IDF?\u003c\/b\u003e The needle valve and seat regulate fuel entering the float bowl, which sets your fuel level. This 1.5mm assembly sizes the inlet to match your fuel demand and stop flooding or starvation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill the EMPI 43-5366-0 fit my Porsche 914?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, if it runs EMPI 40\/44 HPMX or 40\/44\/48 IDF carburetors. It fits those carbs on the 1970–1976 Porsche 914 and air-cooled VW Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3 and Bus engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy is my IDF carburetor flooding or leaking fuel from the bowl?\u003c\/b\u003e Fuel weeping past the top of the bowl, or a wandering float level, usually traces to a tired needle and seat. Replacing it with a fresh assembly restores a steady fuel level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhen do I need a 1.5mm needle and seat?\u003c\/b\u003e The larger 1.5mm seat feeds high-demand, high-rpm engine builds running 40\/44 HPMX or 40\/44\/48 IDF dual-carb setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the part number for the EMPI 1.5mm needle valve?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI part number 43-5366-0, a 1.5mm needle valve and seat for 40\/44 HPMX and 40\/44\/48 IDF carburetors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/b\u003e Ships standard ground from our Orange, California shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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