atomization enhancement

[Bruce Plecan]

 >Caterpillar has carried this to extremes and
> >has some diesel engines running ungodly high pressures....I don't know
> >the exact figures.

On our International it's 2,800-3,200 PSI.  But, this is diesel.

> >    I propose changing out the injectors on my vehicle with injectors
> >rated for lower flow, and raising the pressure to compensate.
> >Pressure would be adjusted in "open loop" mode using an exhaust
> >analyzer.  It has been said that most injectors are rated at pressures
> >far above what they are operated at.
> >    I'm sure this is far from an original idea, and that some of you
> >have done it..... How much difference does it make, and what about
> >pump load at the higher pressures..... how much increase in pressure
> >is required.
> >    I'd like to hear about peoples experiences and mishaps doing this
>
> Most injectors will go to 80 maybe 100 PSI differential tops across them
> before they will either stick fully open or stick fully closed.

Some of the disc type completely lock closed at as low as 90, the pintle
"seem" OK to 110, or so.  Again this are reported numbers, but the 90 and
disc was from a reputable source.
Grumpy

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