Homelite DP246001 Valve Spring – Genuine OEM Replacement Engine Valve Spring

Part Number: DP246001
Category: Small Engine Valve Train, Cylinder Head & Internal Engine Parts
Type: Valve Spring – Genuine OEM Replacement Engine Valve Spring

The Homelite DP246001 Valve Spring is a genuine OEM replacement internal engine component designed for select Homelite outdoor power equipment and compatible small-engine applications. Installed within the engine's cylinder head and valve-train assembly, the spring provides the force necessary to return and hold the applicable engine valve in its closed position during operation.

Product Specifications

• Part Number: DP246001
• Manufacturer: Homelite
• Product Type: Valve Spring
• OEM Description: Valve Spring
• Component Type: Internal Engine / Valve Train Component
• Function: Returns & Holds the Applicable Engine Valve in the Closed Position
• System: Cylinder Head / Valve Train / Combustion System
• Application: Small Engine / Outdoor Power Equipment
• Compatible Brand: Homelite
• Component Location: Engine Cylinder Head
• Associated Components: Intake Valve / Exhaust Valve / Rocker Arm / Valve Spring Seat
• Replacement Type: Direct OEM Replacement
• OEM Status: Genuine Homelite OEM Part
• Condition: New
• Quantity: 1 Valve Spring
• Part Number Reference: DP246001

Features & Benefits

• Genuine Homelite OEM replacement engine component
• Factory-specified Valve Spring
• Designed for compatible Homelite small engines
• Installs within the applicable cylinder-head assembly
• Provides return force for the applicable engine valve
• Helps keep the valve properly seated when closed
• Works with the engine's valve-train and timing system
• Supports proper cylinder compression and combustion
• Helps maintain consistent valve operation throughout the engine cycle
• Manufactured to match original equipment specifications
• Provides factory-style fit within compatible engine assemblies
• Helps restore a worn or damaged valve train
• Suitable for small-engine rebuilding, maintenance, and restoration
• Ideal replacement for weakened, fatigued, broken, distorted, corroded, damaged, or missing valve springs
• Direct replacement for equipment requiring DP246001
• Genuine OEM component rather than a universal engine valve spring

Applications

The Homelite DP246001 Valve Spring is intended for select Homelite equipment and engine assemblies specifically designed to use this OEM valve-train component.

Applications may include:

• Homelite small-engine equipment
• Homelite generators
• Homelite pressure washers
• Select Homelite gas-powered outdoor equipment
• Four-stroke engine cylinder-head assemblies
• Intake valve assemblies
• Exhaust valve assemblies
• Engine valve-train systems
• Small-engine rebuilding and overhaul
• Cylinder-head repair
• Replacement of worn or damaged valve springs
• OEM repair applications requiring DP246001

Exact compatibility should be determined using the equipment's complete model, UT number, engine configuration, and applicable illustrated parts diagram.

Important Notes

• Verify compatibility with your specific Homelite equipment model, UT number, engine model, serial number, cylinder-head configuration, and production revision before ordering.
• Homelite identifies DP246001 as a Valve Spring.
• Match part number DP246001 directly with the number shown in your equipment's illustrated parts diagram or OEM documentation.
• This component is an internal engine valve spring and should not be confused with a governor spring, throttle spring, recoil starter spring, compression spring, or other equipment spring.
• Depending on the engine design, similar or identical-looking springs may be used at the intake and exhaust valves. Always follow the applicable engine parts diagram.
• Do not select a replacement valve spring based solely on physical appearance.
• Spring free length, outside diameter, wire diameter, spring rate, installed height, coil count, material, and engine application can vary between similar-looking springs.
• A weak or damaged valve spring may contribute to poor compression, difficult starting, loss of power, abnormal valve-train noise, inconsistent engine operation, or improper valve seating.
• Similar symptoms can also result from incorrect valve clearance, worn rocker arms, damaged valves, worn valve guides, incorrect valve timing, cylinder wear, or other engine conditions.
• Inspect the applicable intake or exhaust valve, valve spring seat, retainer, rocker arm, valve stem, valve guide, pushrod, and surrounding cylinder-head components when replacing the spring.
• If the original spring is broken, inspect the valve, piston, combustion chamber, and other valve-train components for corresponding damage before reassembly.
• Check the applicable valve clearances according to the manufacturer's specifications after valve-train service.
• Make sure the spring is correctly seated and retained before rotating or starting the engine.
• Internal engine repairs require correct component positioning and timing. Follow the service procedure for the exact engine.
• Maintain a clean work area during cylinder-head repairs to prevent dirt, abrasive particles, or debris from entering the engine.
• Rotate the engine carefully by hand after reassembly where appropriate to verify that the valve train operates freely without binding or interference.
• Shut off the equipment, allow the engine to cool completely, disconnect the spark plug, and follow Homelite service procedures before performing internal engine repairs.
• This listing is for one Homelite DP246001 Valve Spring only unless otherwise specified. Valves, spring seats, retainers, rocker arms, pushrods, cylinder heads, gaskets, and other internal engine components are sold separately.
• Match part number DP246001 with your equipment's illustrated parts diagram or OEM documentation before ordering to ensure proper fitment.