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01 injector balance rates normal

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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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just wondering what is normal for the balance rates on lb7 injectors i have 2 at -2.1mm3 and 1 at 3.5mm3 all the other are at +-.7mm3 I pretty sure I have one or more cracked just trying to figure out which one or ones
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Also interested so I will bump it up

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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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with ect at 160* min they should be:

+/- 4 in park
+/- 6 in drive
 
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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I was told possibity of having return lines cracked and leaking fuel. Has anybody seen this?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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happened to me, if the guy who installed the injectors torqued injector lines way too tight it can twist the injector in its hold down breaking the return line seal
 
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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thanks for the info
 
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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replaced all injectors and replaced lines too runs great thanks for the help guys
 
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