TM 9-2320-260-34-1
5-10. PATTERN TEST
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Spray Pattern Tester Setup
b. Spray Pattern Test
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
SPECIAL TOOLS
Adjusting wrench (Appendix B, Item 154)
Locknut wrench (Appendix B, Item 25)
TEST EQUIPMENT
Injector test stand (Appendix B, Item 26)
Spray pattern tester (Appendix B, Item 22)
MATERIALS/PARTS
Retaining ring (Appendix D, Item 342)
Screen (Appendix D, Item 377)
Diesel fuel (Appendix C, Item 13)
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-34P-1
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
l Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
l Fuel injectors removed (para. 5-6).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep hands away from spray stream when fuel is
forced from injector spray holes.
a. Spray Pattern Tester Setup
NOTE
Position pattern tester on or near injection test stand, or other
source of 22 psi (152 kPa) constant fuel pressure, so injector inlet
connection of test stand will reach injector to be spray checked.
Use injector test oil or diesel fuel to perform test.
1. Attach inlet hose (3) on adapter (2).
2. Attach drain hose (4) to adapter base (5) and test stand drain area (1).
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