The Wacker Neuson Main Jet #68 is a genuine OEM carburetor component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson equipment including CT36-5A walk-behind concrete power trowels, VP and WP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors, BPU reversible vibratory plate compactors, and PT2A self-priming trash pumps. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM part, the is manufactured to the exact fuel metering specification required by the original carburetor, ensuring the engine receives the correct air-fuel mixture for consistent power output. This jet is the correct #68 sizing for all compatible models listed, covering an extensive cross-section of Wacker Neuson gasoline-powered equipment across compaction, concrete finishing, and pump applications. Verify your model and machine number before ordering to confirm fitment.
Key Features
- Exact Fuel Metering Calibration — Sized to #68 specification, this OEM jet delivers the precise orifice diameter the carburetor requires for correct fuel flow and a clean, consistent fuel-air mixture at operating throttle.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, part number 5000151042 meets the same material and dimensional tolerances as the jet originally installed at the factory, with no guesswork on sizing or thread pitch.
- Broad Cross-Model Compatibility — Fits CT36-5A trowels, VP and WP single-direction vibratory plates, BPU2540A reversible plates, PT2A trash pumps, and additional Wacker Neuson gasoline-powered models — one part number covers a wide service inventory need.
- Direct Carburetor Drop-In — Threads directly into the original main jet port of the carburetor bowl with no adaptation required; the correct hex size and thread form are maintained to OEM spec.
- Protects Engine Performance — A clogged or incorrect main jet causes lean running, hard starting, loss of power under load, or engine overheating. Replacing with the correct #68 jet restores proper throttle response and full-rated engine output.
- Fuel System Integrity — Using the correct OEM-specified jet sizing prevents over-fueling or under-fueling conditions that can accelerate cylinder wear, foul the spark plug, or cause engine damage over time.
The main jet is a precision-metered orifice inside the carburetor that controls the volume of fuel delivered to the engine under normal running and full-throttle conditions. Its internal bore diameter — in this case, #68 — is calibrated to match the engine displacement, compression ratio, and air intake volume of the machines it serves, ensuring a stoichiometrically correct mixture for efficient combustion. When a main jet becomes clogged with varnish or debris, or is replaced with an incorrect size, the engine will run rough, lose pulling power, or fail to reach governed RPM — all of which directly affect the compaction force, troweling speed, or pump output the machine is rated to deliver.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000151042 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0151042 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Main Jet #68 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CT36-5A Trowel | CT36-5A | 5000009438, 5200016256 |
| CT36-5A | CT36-5A EU | 5000620829 |
| CT36-5A-C Trowel | CT36-5A-C | 5000620040 |
| PG3A | PG3A | 5000009055 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15kN, 400mm/1 5.5in | WP1540AW | 5000008060, 5000009545, 5000009472, 5000630045 |
| Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/ 19.5in | WP1550AW | 5000007576, 5000009546, 5000630043, 5000009486 |
| WP1540A VIBROPLATE | WP1540A | 5000008061, 5000630017, 5000630046 |
| WP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | WP1550A | 5000007579, 5000630019, 5000630044, 5100062423 |
| VP1550AW VIBROPLATE | VP1550AW | 5000009028, 5000630055 |
| VP1340AW VIBROPLATE | VP1340AW | 5000009032, 5000630058 |
| WPU1550A | WPU1550A | 5000630033, 5100071592 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550Aw | 5000630034 |
| VP1550A Single Direction Vibratory Plate | VP1550A | 5000009027, 5000630054 |
| VP1340A VIBROPLATE | VP1340A | 5000009031, 5000630057 |
| VP2050A VIBROPLATE | VP2050A | 5000009087, 5000630062 |
| Single Direction Plate | VPH70 | 5000006907 |
| WPP 1550Aw | WPP1550Aw | 5000630030 |
| Modular Internal Vibrators | HD 3.7 | 5000006906 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550AW | 5000009540 |
| WPP 1540A | WPP1540A | 5000630025 |
| WPP 1550A | WPP1550A | 5000630029 |
| WP 2050A | WP2050A | 5000630022 |
| WPP 1540Aw | WPP1540Aw | 5000630026 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550A | 5000009539 |
| Soil and Asphalt Compaction | MP15A | 5000630318 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | HP100A | 5000009506 |
| HP50A | HP50A | 5000009508 |
| VP2050AW VIBROPLATE | VP2050AW | 5000009510 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1540Aw-L | 5000630123 |
| Reversible Plates | WPU 1550A-L | 5000630124 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP2050Aw-L | 5000630125 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1550Aw-L | 5000630126 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| HPG50A | HPG50A | 5000009509 |
| Single Drum Vibratory Roller | RS600A | 5000630010 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1550Aw | 5000630112, 5100062424 |
| Single Direction Plate | WP2050Aw | 5000630115 |
| VP1550AW-CN | VP1550AW-CN | 5100055200 |
| Single Direction Plates | WP1540Aw | 5000630106 |
| VP1550AW/WH | VP1550AW/WH | 5000630373 |
| VP1340AW/WH | VP1340AW/WH | 5000630374 |
| WPU1550AW-US | WPU1550AW-US | 5100069715 |
| WPU1550Aw | WPU1550AW | 5100071591 |
| WPU1550A-US | WPU1550A-US | 5100069716 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| PT2A | PT2A | 5100058524, 5100058525, 5100042215 |
| HPG100A | HPG100A | 5000009507 |
| A5000/160 ISO | A5000/160 ISO | 5000610325 |
| A5000/160 ANSI | A5000/160 ANSI | 5000610340 |
| Single direction vibratory plate WP1235A | WP1235A | 5000630016 |
| PT2A(I) | PT2A(I) | 5100042613 |
| Modular Internal Vibrators | D3.5A3 | 5100072402 |
| Modular Internal Vibrators | D3.5A2 | 5100072405 |
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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