How many O rings should an injector have?
two O rings
There are two O rings per injector (24 per engine).
What should be used on the injector sealing O-ring when installing an injector?
Now the question is “which Lubricant should I use for Fuel Injectors of O-rings?” Well, the studies and research suggest Silicone is the best lubricant for O-rings. A lot of manufacturing units have already embraced silicone lubricants.
What can be used to lubricate o-rings?
silicone lubricant
The solution is: Use silicone lubricant for o-rings and seals to be safe. Silicone lubricant is waterproofing and lubricating. It costs $10 for a small tube and is available at all auto parts stores. Be safe, use silicone grease on your o-rings and rubber seals in pressure washer wands, hoses and pumps.
Where does the injector Cup make contact with the head?
Take a little bit of seal using a paint brush or swab and put it on the surfaces inside the head where the cup makes contact. The cup makes contact down at the very bottom and around the very top. Those are the only places that make contact. The idea of the brass cup is to keep the injector cool. Brass is used because it transfers heat the best.
Where can I get an injector Cup for my Powerstroke?
If you do not have a Ford dealer that has one in stock, sometimes you can get them from International, but you’ll have to twist their arm to look it up for you because they don’t like to sell parts for Fords. You will also need the removal tool and the installation/driver tool. With the removal tool, you thread it down into the cup.
What should I do if my injector Cup fails?
While you have the injectors removed, now is a good time to replace the seals and check your glow plugs to make sure that they are all in working order. It will be easy enough to replace them all now while you have it apart. With the valve covers are off and injectors removed, it is easy to see down into the injector cups with relative ease.
What causes carbon buildup in the injector Cup?
C15 Injector shown installed in the injector cup Image 6. Start of carbon buildup due to leak at injector seat Image 7. Carbon buildup due to leak at injector seat