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Spray Pattern Test

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Operate injector tester with smooth, even strokes and observe fuel spray pattern. Fuel should be uniformly atomized in an even, straight pattern. An uneven spray, fuel droplets or a solid stream of fuel indicates a faulty nozzle. See Fig 1 . Clean nozzle and repeat test. If injector still fails test it should be replaced.

Fig 1: Injector Spray Patterns Injector must not drip when needle valve is closed.
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