The Multiquip 1616255208 Inlet Needle Valve is a genuine OEM component designed for Multiquip rammer models including the MT-74FA, MT-84FA, MTX90, MTX80SD, MTX70SD, MTX60SD, and MTX80. Sourced directly from Multiquip, this inlet needle valve matches the original specification for a direct, trouble-free installation. Keeping the fuel metering system operating correctly is critical to consistent tamper performance, and this OEM part ensures the carburetor receives the proper fuel flow the machine was engineered to deliver. If you're servicing any of the compatible MT or MTX series rammers, the part is the correct replacement valve for the job.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fuel Metering Accuracy — Manufactured to the original specification, this inlet needle valve maintains the precise fuel delivery tolerance required for consistent carburetor performance on Multiquip rammers.
- Direct Carburetor Drop-In — Engineered to seat and seal exactly as the original, allowing straightforward installation into the carburetor float bowl without additional fitting or adjustment.
- Broad MTX and MT Series Compatibility — Fits MT-74FA, MT-84FA, MTX90, MTX80SD, MTX70SD, MTX60SD, and MTX80 rammers, making it a versatile stock item for fleets running multiple Multiquip tamper models.
- Prevents Fuel Flooding and Lean Running — A worn or damaged inlet needle valve causes either fuel flooding or fuel starvation in the carburetor. Replacing it with the correct OEM part restores smooth, consistent engine operation and full compaction output.
- Fuel System Integrity — A properly seated inlet needle valve is essential for preventing uncontrolled fuel flow into the carburetor, helping protect against flooding conditions that can create a fire hazard or cause hard starting.
The inlet needle valve is a small but critical component inside the carburetor's float chamber. Its job is to open and close the fuel inlet port in response to the float's position, regulating how much fuel enters the bowl and maintaining the correct fuel level for proper air-fuel mixture. When this valve wears, sticks, or fails to seal, the carburetor either floods with excess fuel or runs starved — both conditions result in poor engine performance, hard starting, or a rammer that shuts down mid-operation. Replacing a faulty inlet needle valve restores the carburetor's ability to meter fuel correctly and keeps the rammer running at full compaction output.
Part Details
| Part Number | 1616255208 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Inlet Needle Valve |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Rammers | MT-74FA |
| Rammers | MT-84FA |
| Rammers | MTX90 |
| Rammers | MTX80SD |
| Rammers | MTX60SD |
| Rammers | MTX70SD |
| Rammers | MTX80 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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