Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
7.3L Powerstroke IDM Failure: Symptoms, Codes, and Diagnosis
Sep 17th 2026
A 7.3L Powerstroke can have great fuel pressure, good ICP, a perfectly good cam sensor, and pretty much everything else in good working order, and still not start. When this happens, it’s time t
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1994.5-1997 7.3L Powerstroke OBS Fuel Bowl Leaks: Diagnosis and Repair
Sep 17th 2026
Diesel in the valley of an OBS 7.3L doesn't automatically mean the fuel bowl is leaking. Unlike the later Super Duty, the OBS uses a two-stage mechanical fuel pump in the engine valley, along with sev
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Riffraff/Eaton 7.3 Powerstroke HPOP JIC Lines - What's the real difference?
Aug 12th 2026
The factory 1999–2003 7.3 Powerstroke HPOP lines use quick-connect fittings at the cylinder heads and high-pressure oil pump. They worked, but after more than 20 years of heat, vibration, oil ex
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FoMoCo vs. Alliant IPR Valve: What’s the Difference?
Jul 15th 2026
For a 7.3L Power Stroke IPR valve, the two solid choices are FoMoCo/Motorcraft and Alliant Power. The cheap “OEM-quality” valves are where the trouble usually starts. So what’s the d
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“My 7.3 Cranks But Won’t Start” — Symptoms, Codes, Things To Check, and a Diagnostic Tree
Jun 26th 2026
A 7.3L Powerstroke that cranks but won’t start does not automatically need a cam sensor, injectors, or an HPOP. It needs diagnosis. The 7.3 is simple compared to newer diesels, but it still need
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