The cold start valves are battery voltage devices. The air cooled injectors are current operated devices. 3 ohms at 12 volts = 4 amps. They will burn out fairly quick if left energized. The water cooled injectors are ~ 16 ohms so they draw .75 amp. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Scott Daniel - Turbovans Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:35 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Fuel injector operating voltage they'll be all right operating them on 12 volts for bench testing. or at least, I can say I have operated hundreds of injectors and cold start valves on 12 volts and never hurt one.
----- Original Message ----- From: "zzyzx" <zzyzx9@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 9:39 AM Subject: Fuel injector operating voltage
> Is there a source online or one among us who knows the operating > voltage of the fuel injectors & cold start valve on my stock > California 1980 Westy 2.0L. > > A friend has indicated 5 volts and cautioned me not to exceed that to > avoid damage. > > I am building a bench tester/cleaner for the components. > > TIA |
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