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Old 09-15-2008, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by nhdoc View Post
I have thought about this in the past. The only way I can think of to truly test an IP is to connect hard lines and an injector to each DV, but don't install the injectors in the head and crank the engine. If the injectors pop and fuel mist sprays out of each one then the IP is probably fine. Testing any other way doesn't insure that the IP is putting out enough pressure to pop open the injector (2000± PSI). You'll need to be super careful that you don't touch the injectors while they are spraying or you might just land up with a diesel injection right through your skin though.
You would need to clamp the IP, maybe in a carpenters vice (wooden jaws) then find a way to turn the IP, maybe a spare "splined collier" welded to something that would fit in the drill motor??....hummm Someone must have tried this. Could be used as a pop tester too
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