Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
Electrical Sensor 101 - The 7.3's Sensors and How They Work
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Jan 6th 2026
Electrical for many can be scary. Fear of the unknown is the real issue. So let's get one unknown out of the way. Sensors. Luckily for 7.3 owners, there aren’t a ton of sensors, especially compa
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Top Ten Most Common 7.3 Powerstroke Fail Items, And Their Fixes
Dec 23rd 2025
The 7.3L Powerstroke diesel (1994–2003) is widely regarded as one of the most durable diesel truck engines ever produced. Known for its longevity, simplicity, and mechanical reliability, the 7.3
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7.3L Cam Position Sensor, An In Depth Look - How It Works, Wiring Diagrams, Voltage Readings, and More
Nov 30th 2025
The Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) on the 7.3L Powerstroke is a Hall-effect sensor mounted on the front of the engine, positioned just above the harmonic balancer near the 11 o’clock orientation
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7.3L Powerstroke HPOP Failure: Symptoms, Diag and their Fixes.
Oct 24th 2025
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&
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Rebuilding The 7.3L Injection Pressure Regulator (IPR) - It’s easier than you’d think
Oct 9th 2025
The HEUI system on the 7.3L Powerstroke uses high-pressure oil for the fuel injection event. We won’t fully go into the system’s specifics here, but good clean oil is very important to its
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