Zerostart 820-2400 Mechanical Diesel Starting Fluid System Valve NOS
Condition: New Old Stock (NOS) – New / Unused
For sale is a Zerostart 820-2400 Mechanical Diesel Starting Fluid System Valve. This genuine Zerostart diesel engine starting aid component is designed for use with mechanical ether injection starting systems, helping provide improved cold-weather starting for compatible diesel engines.
Ideal for heavy-duty trucks, agricultural tractors, construction equipment, industrial diesel engines, and vintage diesel equipment. An excellent find for mechanics, restoration projects, and anyone looking for original Zerostart replacement components.
Item Details
- Brand: Zerostart / ZeroStart
- Manufacturer: Phillips & Temro Industries
- Part Number: 820-2400 / 8202400
- Type: Mechanical Diesel Starting Fluid System Valve
- System: Mechanical Ether Injection Starting Aid
- Operation: Manual / Cable-Operated
- Application: Diesel Engine Starting Systems
- Condition: NOS – New Old Stock, unused
Features
- Genuine Zerostart diesel starting system component
- Mechanical operation without electrical activation
- Designed for controlled delivery of diesel starting fluid
- Helps assist diesel engine starting in cold temperatures
- Suitable for compatible mechanical ether injection systems
- Original equipment replacement and maintenance component
- Ideal for vintage diesel equipment restoration
- Excellent for agricultural, commercial, and industrial applications
Common Applications
Zerostart mechanical diesel starting fluid systems were designed for a variety of medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines. The 820-2400 valve is listed as a replacement component for certain mechanical starting systems.
Potential Engine Applications
- Cummins: Compatible 250–500 CID diesel engine applications
- Caterpillar: Selected industrial and heavy-duty diesel applications
- Detroit Diesel: Compatible diesel engine starting systems
- International Harvester: Selected agricultural and industrial diesel engines
- Mack: Compatible commercial diesel engine applications
- Perkins: Selected industrial and agricultural diesel engines
- Ford: Certain industrial diesel engine applications
- Agricultural tractors: Compatible mechanically operated ether starting systems
- Heavy-duty trucks: Compatible mechanical diesel starting aid systems
- Construction equipment: Compatible diesel-powered machinery
- Industrial equipment: Stationary and industrial diesel engines
Mechanical System Compatibility
Zerostart mechanical starting fluid systems were commonly used with engines in the following general displacement categories:
- 250–500 cubic inch diesel engines (approximately 4–8 liters)
- Compatible mechanically operated starting fluid injection systems
- Original Zerostart mechanical ether injection installations
Important: These are general application categories for Zerostart mechanical starting systems, not a guaranteed fitment list for every engine. Please verify the exact valve part number and engine application before ordering.
Typical System Components
Depending on the original installation, a complete mechanical starting fluid system may include:
- Mechanical starting fluid valve
- Manual control cable
- Starting fluid cylinder clamp
- Valve fitting
- Nylon delivery tubing
- Engine-specific atomizer / nozzle
- Starting fluid cylinder (sold separately)
This listing is for the 820-2400 valve only, unless additional components are specifically shown in the photographs.
Important Fitment Information
This is a specialized diesel engine starting system component and is NOT a universal fitment part.
Compatibility depends on:
- Existing Zerostart starting fluid system
- Mechanical versus electrical system configuration
- Engine displacement and make
- Original valve part number
- Starting fluid delivery system and atomizer configuration
Please compare your existing component and verify your engine application before purchasing.
Ideal For
- Vintage diesel engine restoration
- Agricultural tractor repair
- Heavy-duty truck maintenance
- Construction equipment repair
- Industrial diesel engine maintenance
- Mechanical ether starting system replacement
- NOS Zerostart parts collectors
- Cold-weather diesel starting system restoration
Included
- Zerostart 820-2400 Mechanical Diesel Starting Fluid System Valve
- Original packaging, if pictured
Please examine all photos carefully. Photos are part of the description and show the actual item being offered.
Genuine Zerostart replacement component – NOS and unused!