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 comp ...

A big part of diagnosing issues with any engine is knowing how each system works. Electrical can freak people out because you can’t see it doing its thing. That’s usually the whole proble ...

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 Exha ...

The Cam Position Sensor (CPS) on all 7.3L Powerstrokes can be its Achilles heel. This sensor tells the PCM where exactly the rotating mass is in its journey. Without it, or with one that isn’t ...

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 orientatio ...

Arguably one of the most complex parts on a 7.3. Just about everything runs through the front timing cover or heavily relies on it doing its job correctly. The OE front cover has done its job amazing ...

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 a ...

Ready to get the most out of your 7.3? Our Max-Flow 4-Line Fuel Feed Kit removes the leak-prone fuel bowl and pressure regulator so you can get maximum fuel flow directly to your injectors.  An ...

Full PDF Instructions can be downloaded here: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/content/RESOURCES/OCR_Installation_Instructions.pdf Required Parts:  OCR - Overboost Code Regulator™ 99-03 OCR ...

In 1995 Ford began implementing the OBDII system in most of their vehicles. By 1996, due to a federal mandate, all vehicles were using the system. OBDII or On Board Diagnostics 2, gave us tons more d ...

If the O/D OFF light on your shifter is flashing, your truck is not just asking for attention. It is telling you the PCM saw a transmission-related fault. A solid light usually means overdrive was ma ...

Ford’s Dana 50/60 front wheel bearings (1999–2016 Super Duty 4x4) aren’t designed to be regularly serviced or greased—which is a big part of why unit bearings can feel like a ...

The 7.3L Power Stroke is widely regarded as one of the most durable diesel engines Ford ever put in a pickup. However, long service life doesn’t mean problem-free ownership. After decades of di ...

The 7.3L Powerstroke has earned its reputation the honest way: by generally refusing to die for decades. But even the best diesel ever stuffed into a Ford pickup is still attached to 20-plus-year-old ...

Just like our 7.3 recall list, on this 6.0L recall list, we’ll concentrate on drivetrain related recalls and include links to documents where we can find them. Some recalls listed on the NHTSA ...

The front wheel bearings on Dana 50 and 60 axles are not designed to be serviced or greased regularly. This lack of serviceability reduces their lifespan. We've found that adding grease at regular ...

The 7.3L Powerstroke is one of the most reliable diesel engines ever built, but as these engines get older, many issues become more and more common. Hard starts being near the top of that list. But t ...

The High-Pressure Oil Pump (HPOP) is the heart of the HEUI (Hydraulically Actuated, Electronically Controlled Unit Injector) fuel injection system used on both the 7.3L and 6.0L Powerstroke. When the ...

When upgrading a 7.3L Powerstroke (1994–2003) for more power, one of the first hurdles is the PCM’s built-in overboost limit, which is typically around 23–24 PSI. Exceed that, and t ...

The 7.3L Powerstroke is reliable, but it’s not magic. It still has 20-plus-year-old seals, sensors, wiring, filters, and plastic bits trying to survive heat, oil, fuel, vibration, and whoever o ...