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Northern Lights NL673 — Injector Removal and Installation

Repair & overhaul

For the Northern Lights NL673, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.

Applies to: Northern Lights NL673

Before you start

  • Escaping diesel fuel under pressure can penetrate skin.
  • Overtightening can damage injector.

Procedure

  1. Clean around injectors and fuel lines.
  2. Relieve high pressure at delivery line flare nuts.
  3. Remove delivery lines as assembly; keep spacers.
  4. Remove return line retaining bolts and return line.
  5. Unscrew and remove injectors; never use pry bars.
  6. Discard copper sealing washers; cover holes.
  7. Install new copper washer; screw in injector; torque 43 or 50 ft/lbs (6 to 7 kgm).
  8. Install return line with new copper seals; torque bolts 22 - 30 ft/lbs.

Specs & values

  • 43 or 50 ft/lbs (6 to 7 kgm)
  • 22 - 30 ft/lbs

Full service-parts list: Northern Lights NL673 →

Source: Northern Lights operator's 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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