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7.3 Powerstroke Injector Cup Replacement: Tips and Tricks

7.3 Powerstroke Injector Cup Replacement: Tips and Tricks

Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Aug 21st 2025

The legendary Ford 7.3L Powerstroke diesel is famous for being a reliable workhorse, but like any engine, it has its weak spots. One very common issue is leaking or damaged injector cups, which can le … read more
Ford 7.3 Powerstroke GTP38 Turbocharger Rebuild: How To

Ford 7.3 Powerstroke GTP38 Turbocharger Rebuild: How To

Aug 6th 2025

Believe it or not, rebuilding turbochargers is fairly easy and can be done with simple tools. We'll show you how, on a GTP38 turbo used in the 7.3 Powerstroke trucks from 1999.5 to 2003. These instruc … read more
Freeze Plugs - Why they fail, how to replace them

Freeze Plugs - Why they fail, how to replace them

Posted by Adam Blattenberg on May 21st 2025

On the list of common things that fail on 7.3’s, freeze plugs are fairly low; however, as these trucks grow in age, they’re becoming more and more common. Failure can occur in many ways, b … read more