Need to test injectors

[steve ravet]

> > Hello,
> > 
> > I have made a fixture to test some injectors on the bench.  An
> > injector is mounted in a glass fixture so I can see the flow and
> > also measure the quantity output over time.
> > 
> > My question to everyone:  I hesitate to use gasoline for safety
> > reasons. Does anyone have any ideas as what liquid I can use that
> > will still be compatible with the injectors and fuel pump, yet not
> > "explode" should some accident occur?  I'm sure there must be
> > businesses out there that have injector flow benches and I'm
> > curious as to what they use.
> > 
> > Many thanks,
> > Bill
> > 
> 
> I wouldn't know for sure but I suggest using kerosine (=parafin). It
> would be about the same viscosity and density.
> 
> I used gasoline, when I did my test, and I'm still here. I did do it
> outside though, and I made sure all electrical connections were
> solid!
> 
> Did I hear anybody say Formula FAE? :-)

In the now defunct "Performance Engineering" magazine, there was an 
article about a DIY flow bench for injectors.  The author recommended 
using mineral spirits, since it had density, viscosity, etc. similar 
to gasoline.   Flow your set with mineral spirits, then flow one with 
gasoline

--steve