This is a genuine Homelite New Old Stock (NOS) inlet valve, part number 97942.
The inlet valve is a critical internal engine component responsible for controlling the intake of the fuel-air mixture into the engine. A worn, sticking, or damaged inlet valve can cause hard starting, poor performance, or loss of compression.
This OEM Homelite inlet valve is manufactured to original factory specifications and is a direct replacement for the factory-installed part used on select vintage Homelite chainsaws...
New Old Stock (NOS)
Genuine Homelite OEM part
Never installed
Original vintage stock
Brand: Homelite
Part Number: 97942
Type: Inlet Valve
Application: Engine intake / fuel-air control
Material: Metal (OEM specification)
Fits the following Homelite chainsaws:
Homelite 540
Homelite DM54
Homelite XL98
Homelite Super XL (SXL)
✔️ OEM direct replacement ✔️ Designed specifically for these models