Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center

Turbocharger Pedestal Leaks - 7.3L Powerstroke

Turbocharger Pedestal Leaks - 7.3L Powerstroke

Posted by Adam Blattenberg on May 28th 2025

Oil leaks on the 7.3 are common. One of the most common areas to leak, is from the turbo pedestal. It’s also one of the most commonly misdiagnosed leaks as the oil generally leaks down the back … read more
The Glow Plug System - Common issues, codes, on-times, and more

The Glow Plug System - Common issues, codes, on-times, and more

Posted by Adam Blattenberg on May 14th 2025

Glow plugs. Things that are often forgotten until running or starting issues arise. Hard cold starts, cold no starts, smoky when cold, rough running when cold, all are common concerns that could be as … read more
7.3L Powerstroke - Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor Diagnosis

7.3L Powerstroke - Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor Diagnosis

Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Apr 23rd 2025

The 7.3L Powerstroke doesn’t have too many sensors compared to more modern era diesel’s, but the ones it does have all play important roles. This week, we’ll be diving into the Exhau … 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