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 ...

Contrary to popular belief, the 6.0L Powerstroke is a great engine! Once you work all the bugs out. If you're in the market for a new-to-you 6.0L Powerstroke, here's a list of what to look for when b ...

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 you ...

A good scan tool can save you a pile of money if you know what numbers actually matter. Codes are useful, but live data is where the 7.3 starts telling on itself. Hard start, no-start, low power, smo ...

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 ...

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 ...

Room Temperature Vulcanizing sealant (aka RTV), or any other type of sealant usage is somewhat of a mystery for most of us. It's ok, you don't need to admit it, but we've all been guilty of rolling t ...

Outside the completely fixable issues we all know about that have given it a bad reputation (oil cooler failures, EGR issues, turbo failures, head gasket issues) the 6.0L Powerstroke is known for its ...

The 7.3L Powerstroke diesel (1994–2003) is widely regarded as one of the most durable diesel truck engines ever produced. Known for its longevity, simplicity, and mechanical reliability, the 7.

If you tow with a 1999–2003 7.3L Super Duty, you already know the weak link isn’t usually the engine—it’s usually 4R100 transmission heat issues. That’s where the Gradie ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“Towing mods” on a 6.0L Powerstroke aren’t just about making more power. Under load, the usual villains show up: boost leaks, fuel pressure drop, and heat (oil temp, coolant temp, t ...

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 ...