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Perkins 403F-11 — Fuel Injector Leakage Test

Testing & diagnosis

For the Perkins 403F-11, from the Perkins service manual.

Applies to: Perkins 403F-11

Procedure

  1. Connect injector to suitable tooling with spray directed into extension and collector.
  2. Pump pressure to about 2030 kPa below opening pressure; release and time pressure decay to 0 kPa.
  3. Check connection between adapter and injector for leakage; tighten or clean faces as needed.
  4. Pump to about 2030 kPa below opening pressure; verify no drip from tip for at least ten seconds.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • 2030 kPa (294 psi) below opening pressure
  • 5 to 45 seconds

Source: Perkins 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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