Chatter Test
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Chatter for new and used injector nozzles may vary. With some used injector nozzles, chatter is difficult to detect during slow actuation of tester lever. Some injector nozzles may chatter louder than others. As long as there is audible chatter, injector nozzle is acceptable.
- Close tester shutoff lever at pressure gauge. Slowly depress lever and note whether chatter is heard. If no chatter is heard, increase speed of lever movement until it reaches a point at which injector nozzle chatters.
- At fast lever movement, injector nozzle may emit a "hissing" or "squealing" sound rather than normal chatter. This is acceptable. These sounds indicate that injector nozzle needle moves freely and injector nozzle seat, guide and pintle have no mechanical defects. Replace any injector nozzle assembly that does not chatter.