[Land-speed] Fuel Injector O-ring Lube...

[drmayf]

Ok, Rick, you got me...  How would a rotating valve affect washing away 
of the seal lube mon the top side of the fuel injector at the fuel 
rail?   Yes to the static seal. But mine aren't necessarily static.  Or 
at least wont be as much next go around. And that gasoline that ERC 
sells really dries out the seal materials (also hands, lol).   A dish 
soap might be a good lube. I will see how it is affected by the gasoline.

You gonna have you car at B'ville this summer? Looks like we can only 
afford WOS only because of high room rents this year.  I'd like to see 
your car go!

mayf

Rick Byrnes wrote:

> I'll bet the washing away was on a rotating valve.
>
> Once assembled the sealing of the common fuel injector is static unit 
> load, rather than dynamic. Even if it is washed away the squeeze has 
> been established in a dynamic environment and will suffice.
> I have used Dow vacuum grease since my gas turbine days in the early 
> 70's.
> OEM's don't use anything exotic to my knowledge. If I remember 
> correctly it was just a soapy solution when I worked with Lima engine 
> plant on 2.3L intake manif assembly process.
> Fuel leaks were VERYVERY LOW incidence. (no warranty)
> I use the Dow silicon for assembly on methanol and gasoline injectors.