Can I use an old injector for leak-down test?

Off Road SHO · May 24, 2019

So I'd like to do a leak-down test on the 3 cylinder diesel in my 260C Ford. That Snap-on adaptor that Bern and IanC were discussing last year is kind of pricey for a weekend wrencher like me. Has anybody ever tried making an air chuck out of an old injector? Before I go much farther with this rehabilitation of the 260C, I'd like to know how much leakage she has right now.

It seems like a straight forward plumbing job.

Thanks.

Dieseltech · May 25, 2019

I've made some compression test adapters from old injector bodies before..

Off Road SHO · May 25, 2019

(quoted from post at 00:27:53 05/26/19) I've made some compression test adapters from old injector bodies before..

Thanks. I will give it a try. I like making things to solve problems.

Tom

Tom Bond · May 25, 2019

I've done it that way for a gasser. Worked out great. Brazed a couple old air chucks to plug bodies.

Can I use an old injector for leak-down test?

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