Lotus TURBO ESPRIT Service Manual page 416

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FUEL INJECTORS
SECTION L D
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Remove the i n j e c t o ~ from the inlet manifold (seeFuel System Precautions
LD 22)
and test individually using tool
T000T0580
and white spirit.
Connect an iniection valve to the valve tester and bleed the discharge
tubing by moving the lever back
and
forth several times with the union
nut open. Then tighten the union nut.
Check for
dirt.
Move the hand lever slowly (about
2
seconds per stroke) back and forth with the
stopcock on the pressure gauge open.
If
the pressure does not b u i l d u p to
1
-
1 .5
bar, the injection valve has a leak, caused possibly b y dirt i n the valve.
Attempt to flush the injection valve clear
by
moving the lever back and forth
several times vigorously.
If
this attempt is successful, continue the test.
If
i t is not possible to
flush
the
valve clear, replace it.
Test the opening pressure.
With
the stopcock closed, flush the valve out and bleed i t with several rapid
movements o f the lever.