PMO Float Needle (Valve Only) | PMO Carburetors, Air-Cooled Porsche 911 / 930 1965–1989 | Genuine PMO (PM-O105-3)
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PMO Float Needle (Valve Only) for PMO Carburetors — Air-Cooled Porsche 911 (PM-O105-3)
Short answer: The PMO Float Needle (Valve Only) (PM-O105-3) is a genuine PMO carburetor service part that is the float needle on its own, without the needle seat body (PM-O105-0). It fits PMO triple-barrel carburetors as used on the air-cooled 1965–1989 Porsche 911 and 930. Sold each.
Part numbers: PMO PM-O105-3 · UPC 707924557008
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1965–1989 | Porsche 911 / 930 (air-cooled flat-six) running PMO carburetors | PMO 40, 46 and 50 mm carburetors |
| 1965–1989 | Porsche 911 with original Weber IDA / IDS or Solex carburetors | Not confirmed; PMO parts are made for PMO bodies |
| 1989–1998 | 964 / 993 converted to PMO carburetors | Fits the PMO carburetor, not the car; check your carb |
| Any | Porsche 912, 914 four-cylinder, VW | Not applicable unless running PMO carburetors |
This part fits the PMO carburetor, not a particular car. If your 911 runs a set of PMO carbs, it fits. Not sure what you have? PMO bodies carry the PMO name cast or machined into them; send us a photo and we will check.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PMO (Performance Machined Originals), US distributor EMPI |
| Part number | PM-O105-3 |
| UPC | 707924557008 |
| Type | Float needle valve, needle only |
| Seat body | Not included; see PM-O105-0 |
| Fits | PMO 40 / 46 / 50 mm carburetors |
| Shipping weight | Approx. 0.1 lb (estimate) |
| Box | Approx. 4 x 4 x 1 in (estimate) |
| Condition | New |
What's Included
- One float needle
Not Included
- Needle seat body PM-O105-0
- Float, float pin and shims (PM-O105-9)
- Seat washer
Why It Matters
The float needle shuts off fuel when the float bowl is full. A worn or sticky needle lets the bowl overfill, so the carb floods, drips fuel, runs rich and fouls plugs; a needle stuck shut starves the engine. A new needle is the first fix for a carb that floods at idle.
PMO (Performance Machined Originals) builds billet triple-barrel carburetors in the US for the air-cooled Porsche 911 flat-six, in 40, 46 and 50 mm sizes, and supplies every small part as a service item. EMPI distributes PMO. Washburn's Metal in Orange, California lists PMO small parts one by one so you can buy the single piece you lost or damaged instead of a whole kit.
Installation Notes
- Remove the top cover, lift out the float, and change the needle with the float pin removed.
- Check the needle seat for dirt and replace the seat body if it is scored.
- Re-check float level with the PMO float level gauge after fitting.
- Work on a cold engine with the fuel pump off and a fire extinguisher close by.
- Clean the area around the part before opening the carburetor so dirt cannot fall into the float bowl or throats.
- After any work, check the throttle opens fully and closes with no sticking, and check for fuel leaks before starting.
- Re-balance the carburetors with a synchrometer if you disturbed any linkage or air cleaner parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Float Needle (Valve Only) fit my 911?
It fits the air-cooled Porsche 911 or 930 when the car runs PMO carburetors. It is a PMO carb part, so the carb matters more than the year.
Will it fit original Weber carburetors?
Not confirmed. PMO parts are made for PMO bodies; some are shared with Weber, but check before you order.
Is it genuine PMO?
Yes, PMO part PM-O105-3, distributed in the US by EMPI.
Is it new?
Yes, new genuine PMO.
Is the seat included?
No. This is the needle only; the seat body is PM-O105-0.
Why is my carb flooding?
A worn or dirty float needle is the most common cause; also check float level and fuel pressure.
What else do I need?
A float level check, and a new seat if the old one is worn.
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⚠ California Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
