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Stop The Drip!!! – 7.3L Dipstick Adapter Repair Kits

Stop The Drip!!! – 7.3L Dipstick Adapter Repair Kits

Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Apr 2nd 2025

One of the most common repairs made to the venerable 7.3L Powerstroke, is the dipstick tube adapter. Simply put, it leaks. The adapter form Ford/International is a three-piece part consisting of the d … read more
Diagnosing The 7.3 and 6.0: Common issues and tips

Diagnosing The 7.3 and 6.0: Common issues and tips

Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Mar 28th 2025

Diagnosing issues with the 7.3L or 6.0L Powerstroke engines is not necessarily easy. Teaching you how to be a diagnostic pro is not realistically possible through this one article (that takes years of … read more
Low Pressure Oil Filtration - Not all 7.3's are built the same

Low Pressure Oil Filtration - Not all 7.3's are built the same

Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Jan 27th 2025

Good clean oil is extremely important to a 7.3L. Moreso than for most other engines. That's because the oil is used differently than with most other engines. The 7.3L injection system is more like a h … read more