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Cummins/Onan — Adjust injection nozzle opening pressure

Adjustments

From a Cummins/Onan service manual covering: 205D3A, 3DJA, 3DJA-1E2236, 3DJA-3E2236. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan DJA engine

Before you start

  • Do not try to adjust pressure without a testing fixture.

Procedure

  1. Remove nozzle from engine.
  2. Remove cap nut over the adjusting screw.
  3. Install nozzle on static fuel nozzle testing fixture.
  4. Adjust opening pressure to 1,750 psi by turning adjusting screw.
  5. Clockwise increases pressure; counterclockwise decreases.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • 1,750 psi opening pressure on a used nozzle

Source: Cummins/Onan service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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