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Slide needle specifications for Dellorto PHBG motorcycle carburetors (W slides): Series 9595 X 08 W

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This information was gleaned from Eurocarb. When I originally created this page on , I meticulously recreated the table of values from a very difficult to read original image. Mistakes were definitely present as the original image was of poor quality. Here is a link to the original image in case you would like to scrutinize any particulars.

On I noted that Eurocarb had greatly improved the quality of these specifications. I've updated the specification with accurate information as provided by Eurocarb.

PHBG carburetor slide needle.
PHBG carburetor slide needle.

Photo courtesy of Eurocarb.

Table: Slide needle series 9595 X 08 W

TypeValue XCharacteristic expressed in millimeters
ØAØBC
W112.460.6024
W222.460.6022
W332.481.4020
W442.481.4018
W552.461.4018
W662.501.0024
W772.501.4018
W882.501.4016
W992.501.4020
W10102.501.8016
W11112.501.8018
W12122.501.8020
W13132.500.6022
W14142.500.6024
W15152.500.6026
W16*162.501.0022
W17172.501.0026
W18182.480.6024
W19192.501.8020
W20*202.501.6024
W21212.501.6024
W22*222.500.6026
W23*~232.500.6026
W24242.501.8024
W25252.501.8022
W26262.500.9824

* Constructed of anodized aluminum

~ Differs from W15 in length; W22 has a length of 42.6