Assuming no outside factors like accidents or racing are involved, the life and death of a truck is based on maintenance. Good diesel truck maintenance is what keeps it on the road for several hundre ...

Parts required: Stainless Steel HPX 94-97: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/stainless-steel-hpx-94-97/ Stainless Steel HPX 99-03: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/stainless-steel-hpx-99-03/   Recomm ...

The Edge Insight CTS3 is a digital gauge display built around a 5” high-resolution swipe touchscreen with multiple layouts, customizable colors/backgrounds, and a notification/alert setup so yo ...

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 non-serviceable plug at the bottom of your HPOP is leaking, the factory short-thread plug has likely stripped the threads in the aluminum housing. This long-thread replacement plug is made fro ...

7.3L Powerstroke owners have always been ridiculed for marking their territory (i.e., leaking oil, leaving spots wherever they park). We’re going to plead the Fifth on the validity of that stat ...

On a 7.3 Powerstroke, the oil cooler “assemblies” (aka headers or mounts) aren't just end caps—they're the oil filter base, and the in/out for oil and coolant into the cooler. It&rs ...

Replacing old worn out and/or leaking HPOP lines can be a stressful endeavor. They're one of the more common leak points on a 7.3, and most of us have battled leaks here over and over again. After th ...

The 6.0L Powerstroke is not the engine you diagnose with hopes, guesses, and a Facebook comment that starts with “my buddy’s did that.” A good scan tool is mandatory. Not just for c ...

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 ...

7.3 and 6.0 Powerstrokes use an injector cup that is pressed into the heads, plus a series of O-rings on the injectors to keep coolant, oil, and fuel, plus combustion gases, in the areas they’r ...

If you are replacing the HPOP on a 7.3L Powerstroke, having a step-by-step guide matters. These instructions cover the required parts, recommended tools, pump installation, IPR reassembly, oil refill ...

If you’re replacing a tired and/or leaking factory lower degas coolant hose on a 2003–2007 6.0L Powerstroke, these are the direct-fit upgrades: Mishimoto Degas Lower Overflow Hose (MMHOSE ...

Oil and fluid leaks are just part of life when owning an older diesel. But they don't have to be permanent. Stop your 6.0L Powerstroke from marking it's territory, this list of the most common fluid ...

The 7.3L Powerstroke has a gift for making one leak look like another. Oil starts high, runs down the valley, follows the back of the block, coats the bellhousing, and suddenly everyone is yelling &l ...

If a 1999–2003 Ford 7.3 Powerstroke is leaving oil in the valley, one of the first suspects is the high-pressure oil (HPOP) hose and its STC quick-connect fittings. The upgraded Riffraff HPOP J ...

Full PDF Instructions can be downloaded here: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/content/RESOURCES/Riffraff_Diesel_7.3L_Injector_Replacement_Instructions.pdf Parts Required: Injector O-ring Kit: Part# A ...

The 7.3L Power Stroke’s HEUI system runs on high-pressure oil, and the Injection Pressure Regulator (IPR) controlls how much oil the HPOP actually sends to the injectors. When the IPR is happy, ...

The Banjo and Hutch (aka Hutch and Harpoon) mod were one of the first "budget" mods for the 7.3L Powerstroke. The Harpoon mod when done, allows for more complete fuel fill up's by removing a portion ...

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 ...