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7.3L Powerstroke ICP and IPR Diagnosis/Testing/Set-Up with AutoEnginuity(Post)
Troubleshooting Injection Control Pressure (ICP) or Injection Pressure Regulator (IPR) issues can be done with AutoEnginuity (Ford Enhanced) quickly. AutoEnginuity can be found here: https://www.riff ...
Diagnosing HPOP Issues on the 7.3L & 6.0L Powerstroke's(Post)The High-Pressure Oil Pump (HPOP) is the heart of the HEUI (Hydraulically Actuated, Electronically Controlled Unit Injector) fuel injection system used on both the 7.3L and 6.0L Powerstroke. When the ...
Top 10 7.3 Powerstroke Scan Tool Readings Every Owner Should Know(Post)A good scan tool can save you a pile of money if you know what numbers actually matter. Codes are useful, but live data is where the 7.3 starts telling on itself. Hard start, no-start, low power, smo ...
7.3L Powerstroke HPOP Failure: Symptoms, Diag and their Fixes. (Post)The 7.3’s High Pressure Oil Pump is very reliable (fitting leaks aside…), but it can still fail or simply wear out over time. Diagnosing a failed HPOP can be fairly straightforward. Here ...
Top 10 6.0 Powerstroke Scan Tool Readings Every Owner Should Know(Post)The 6.0L Powerstroke is not the engine you diagnose with hopes, guesses, and a Facebook comment that starts with “my buddy’s did that.” A good scan tool is mandatory. Not just for c ...
OBDII Diagnostic Trouble Codes: Common Codes And Their Potential Causes – 7.3L and 6.0L Powerstroke(Post)In 1995 Ford began implementing the OBDII system in most of their vehicles. By 1996, due to a federal mandate, all vehicles were using the system. OBDII or On Board Diagnostics 2, gave us tons more d ...
Common Hard Start Issues: 7.3 Powerstroke (Post)The 7.3L Powerstroke is one of the most reliable diesel engines ever built, but as these engines get older, many issues become more and more common. Hard starts being near the top of that list. But t ...
Top 10 6.0 Powerstroke Problems That Look Like Bad Injectors But Aren’t(Post)The 6.0L Powerstroke gets accused of having bad injectors every time it coughs, smokes, cranks too long, idles rough, or wakes up angry in the cold. Sometimes, yes, it really is injectors. The 6.0 is ...
How To: 7.3L Powerstroke HPOP Operation Testing(Post)Oil pressure is everything for a 7.3L. One of the most common questions we get asked is related to how to test the High Pressure Oil Pump (HPOP) on a 7.3L Powerstroke. We say related to, because the ...
Top 10 7.3 Powerstroke Parts to Replace Before They Leave You Stranded(Post)The 7.3L Powerstroke has earned its reputation the honest way: by generally refusing to die for decades. But even the best diesel ever stuffed into a Ford pickup is still attached to 20-plus-year-old ...
Top 10 Inexpensive 6.0 Powerstroke Fixes Under $100 That Actually Matter(Post)The 6.0L Powerstroke gets blamed for everything. Some of it is fair. Some of it is just people ignoring $40 problems until they turn into $4,000 problems. Not every fix needs head studs, an EGR coole ...
Top 10 7.3L Power Stroke Tech Tips from the Experts(Post)The 7.3L Power Stroke is widely regarded as one of the most durable diesel engines Ford ever put in a pickup. However, long service life doesn’t mean problem-free ownership. After decades of di ...
Common Hard Start Issues: 6.0L Powerstroke(Post)Outside the completely fixable issues we all know about that have given it a bad reputation (oil cooler failures, EGR issues, turbo failures, head gasket issues) the 6.0L Powerstroke is known for its ...
Top 10 6.0 Powerstroke Reliability Upgrades Before You Bulletproof It(Post)The 6.0L Powerstroke doesn’t always need cab-off surgery to run better. Sometimes it just needs the weak links fixed before they turn into expensive problems. Before you jump straight to head s ...
7.3L Powerstroke Torque Ratings(Post)Bolt torque for the 7.3 Powerstroke shouldn’t be a mystery. So we collected everything from Ford’s service manuals and other reputable sources, and listed them all below. Here’s you ...
Riffraff Diesel Stainless Steel HPx Oil Crossover Line Install Guide (1994–1997 Ford OBS 7.3L Powerstroke)(Post)Parts required: Stainless Steel HPX 94-97: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/stainless-steel-hpx-94-97/ Stainless Steel HPX 99-03: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/stainless-steel-hpx-99-03/ Recomm ...
Electrical Sensor 101 – The 6.0 Powerstroke’s Sensors and How They Work(Post)A big part of diagnosing issues with any engine is knowing how each system works. Electrical can freak people out because you can’t see it doing its thing. That’s usually the whole proble ...
Injector O-Rings and Cups: Failure Symptoms and Causes - 6.0L and 7.3L Powerstroke(Post)7.3 and 6.0 Powerstrokes use an injector cup that is pressed into the heads, plus a series of O-rings on the injectors to keep coolant, oil, and fuel, plus combustion gases, in the areas they’r ...
Top 10 Cheap 7.3 Powerstroke Fixes Under $100 That Actually Matter(Post)The 7.3L Powerstroke is reliable, but it’s not magic. It still has 20-plus-year-old seals, sensors, wiring, filters, and plastic bits trying to survive heat, oil, fuel, vibration, and whoever o ...
6.0L Powerstroke: What to look for when buying.(Post)Contrary to popular belief, the 6.0L Powerstroke is a great engine! Once you work all the bugs out. If you're in the market for a new-to-you 6.0L Powerstroke, here's a list of what to look for when b ...
