Carb Float Needle Valve

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Carb Float Needle Valve

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Hi, I was going to change the needle valve as my van keeps randomly cutting out, and I've tried so many things to try and fix it. But the new valve from Schofields is longer than the original. I fitted it but the float can barely move due to the increased size. I was going to send the kit back, anyone else experienced this?

1985 T25 1.9 DG. Pierburg carb

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Yes. A kit l bought had same oversize jet. So l used original instead.
Unfortunately l cannot comment on your erratic cutting out issue without you posting more info.
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Thanks very much for the reply. I'll send the kit back as I only bought it for the needle valve. I shall start another thread concerning the cutting out issue, really hope someone can help.

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pbar wrote: 31 Aug 2025, 09:20 Thanks very much for the reply. I'll send the kit back as I only bought it for the needle valve. I shall start another thread concerning the cutting out issue, really hope someone can help.

I have a spare shorter version you can have.

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Just looking back at your photo l notice neither sport a spring?
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Hi, thank you very much for the offer of the needle valve, it's very good of you, I may just take you up on that, please let me know what you would like for it. The two valves in my picture do have springs, they are internal. Was the carb set which you bought a 'Classic Line' one? And can you remember who it came from. I'm just curious as to whether they all have this same larger non fitting needle valve.

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I really can't recall the source. It was a couple of years ago. And my brain has succumb to various NHS treatments since. :rofl
PM me your address and will put it in the post tomorrow..
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Wow, what an absolute gent. Very much appreciated for sure, thank you. PM sent.

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