Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
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
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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
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Beat the Heat: A Guide to Upgrading Your 7.3L Powerstroke's Transmission Cooler
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Jun 5th 2025
Summer is upon us, bringing high ambient temperatures and the recreational towing season. Both can push your 7.3L Powerstroke’s 4R100 transmission to its thermal limits. Heat is the number one e
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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
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The Deadhead System - What it is and how to fix it - 6.0L and 7.3L Powerstrokes
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Apr 9th 2025
For 7.3’s and 6.0’s alike, the fuel system could benefit from an upgrade. One that removes the deadhead issue that plagues each engine. The fix will increase injector life, increase throt
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