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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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Injector Question

I currently have my valve covers off to replace my glow plugs and give my UVCHs a once over. I have read in a couple of threads to run the engine with the covers off to check the injectors. I am wondering exactly what I am looking for with the oil squirting and is this going to be a really messy project?

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99 F350 4x4 7.3l
 
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Alligood
I currently have my valve covers off to replace my glow plugs and give my UVCHs a once over. I have read in a couple of threads to run the engine with the covers off to check the injectors. I am wondering exactly what I am looking for with the oil squirting and is this going to be a really messy project?

Mark
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You are checking to see if all injectors are discharging the same amount of oil, or look like they are.

Not messy at idle.

Edit: Don't forget to check for UVCH Burned Center Pin.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Good idea to go ahead and retorque the hold down and rocker arm bolts as well while you are in there. Rockers 20ft/lbs Injector hold downs are 120 inch/lbs.

 
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