{"product_id":"empi-1-5mm-inlet-valve-needle-seat-for-empi-d-carburetor-empi-quality-replacement-porsche-914-1969-1976-44-1086-0","title":"EMPI 1.5mm Inlet Valve Needle \u0026 Seat for D-Series — sets float level | Porsche 914 1970-1976 (44-1086-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine EMPI inlet valve needle and seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5mm seat size for EMPI D-Series carburetors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls float-bowl fuel level to prevent flooding or starvation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for a worn or leaking inlet valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh seat surface for a positive shut-off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits EMPI D-Series carburetors on Porsche 914 (1970-1976) and air-cooled VW applications. If you are unsure this fits your car, contact us with your year and model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 44-1086-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed dimensions: 2 x 2 x 1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight: 0.03 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit my Porsche?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it fits Porsche 914 and air-cooled VW engines running EMPI D-Series carburetors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this part?\u003c\/strong\u003e The needle and seat is the inlet valve that meters fuel into the float bowl; the 1.5mm size sets the fuel level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the part number?\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine EMPI part number 44-1086-0, a 1.5mm needle and seat for D-Series carbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you an authorized dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Washburn's Metal is an authorized EMPI dealer, so this is genuine EMPI, not a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e ships standard ground from our Orange, California shop\u003c\/p\u003e\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. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"EMPI 1.5mm Inlet Valve Needle \u0026 Seat for D-Series \\u2014 sets float level | Porsche 914 1970-1976 (44-1086-0)\",\"sku\":\"44-1086-0\",\"mpn\":\"44-1086-0\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"EMPI\"},\"description\":\"EMPI 1.5mm inlet valve needle and seat sets float level on D-Series carbs for Porsche 914. Genuine EMPI, shipped from Orange, CA.\",\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"price\":\"20.25\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"seller\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Washburn's Metal\"}},\"gtin12\":\"707924438437\"}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45307953938547,"sku":"44-1086-0","price":20.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/44-1086-0.jpg?v=1785946544","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-1-5mm-inlet-valve-needle-seat-for-empi-d-carburetor-empi-quality-replacement-porsche-914-1969-1976-44-1086-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}