Riffraff Diesel Technical Knowledge Center
Donaldson Blue vs. Motorcraft: Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Oil Filters
Aug 13th 2026
We sell both the Donaldson Blue DBL7405 and the OEM Motorcraft FL-1995-A for the 1994–2003 7.3 Powerstroke. Neither is a filter we’d hesitate to run. They’re just built with differen
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Riffraff/Eaton 7.3 Powerstroke HPOP JIC Lines - What's the real difference?
Aug 12th 2026
The factory 1999–2003 7.3 Powerstroke HPOP lines use quick-connect fittings at the cylinder heads and high-pressure oil pump. They worked, but after more than 20 years of heat, vibration, oil ex
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Exhaust Back Pressure Tube Issues for the 1999–2003 7.3 Powerstroke
Aug 9th 2026
The 7.3 Powerstroke exhaust back pressure tube connects the passenger-side exhaust manifold to the EBP sensor mounted near the front of the HPOP reservoir. That tube lets the sensor read exhaust press
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Top 10 4R100 Problems 7.3 Owners Should Fix Before Towing Season
Posted by Adam Blattenberg on Jun 17th 2026
The 7.3L Powerstroke will usually drag the trailer wherever you point it. The 4R100 however, needs a little more respect. It is not a bad transmission by any means, but heat, old fluid, weak cooler ca
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7.3L Powerstroke Torque Ratings
Jan 22nd 2026
Bolt torque for the 7.3 Powerstroke shouldn’t be a mystery. So we collected everything from Ford’s service manuals and other reputable sources, and listed them all below. Here’s your
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