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International T-442 RTV Silicone (1830858C1): the OEM grey sealant 7.3 owners actually trust(Post)
If you’ve ever scraped factory RTV off a 7.3 and thought, “Why can’t all sealant work like that?”—you’re thinking of International T-442 RTV Silicone, part number 1830858C1. In the Powerstroke world,
Winter Preparation: Getting your Powerstroke ready for the cold(Post)Winter is right around the corner. For us 6.0 and 7.3 owners, cold weather affects our engines more than any other modern era light duty diesel engine. The 6.0 and 7.3 are both tough as nails, but col
HPOP Hose/Line Replacement: Full Step By Step How To(Post)Full PDF Instructions can be downloaded here: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/content/RESOURCES/HPOP_Hose_Replacement.pdf Parts Link: HPOP JIC Line - Driver Side Head 99-03: https://www.riffraffdiesel
High Flow Banjo Bolts for 6.0L / 6.4L Powerstroke (2003–2010)(Post)If you’ve ever looked at the factory fuel banjo bolts on a 6.0L and thought “I should just drill these out,” you’re not alone—and it’s also how people end up snapping pot-metal bolts off in the head
The VGT Turbo: How it works; How it fails; How to prevent failures and fix the issues you already have. (Post)When Ford released the 6.0L Powerstroke back in 2003, it was a game-changer. The engine outperformed any diesel on the market in both throttle response and peak horsepower. A big reason for this was t
7.3 Injector Cup Replacement Made Easy: Riffraff Diesel 7.3L Injector Cup/Sleeve Tool(Post)Our Patented Injector Cup/Sleeve Tool Set for the Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel is the result of 12 years of refinement by 7.3L enthusiasts. 12 years of testing and tweaking until it was absolutely per
Bullet Proof Diesel EGR Coolers for 2003–2007 6.0L Powerstrokes(Post)The factory 6.0L Powerstroke EGR cooler is a common failure point, especially when the oil cooler plugs and restricts coolant flow to the EGR cooler. When that happens, owners may see coolant loss, wh
99-03 7.3 Powerstroke Coolant Filtration: Full Step by Step How To(Post)Full PDF Instructions can be downloaded here: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/content/RESOURCES/RDP%20Coolant%20Filter%20Installation.pdf Parts Link: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/riffraff-diesel-cool
Riffraff/Eaton 7.3 Powerstroke HPOP JIC Lines - What's the real difference?(Post)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 exposure
7.3L Powerstroke E-Series vs. F-Series: What’s Actually Different?(Post)At a glance, a 7.3L Powerstroke in an Econoline looks like the same engine found in an F-250 or F-350. For the most part, it is. The problem starts with everything Ford had to change to stuff that eng
Performance Gauge Wiring and Installation: Full Step By Step How To(Post)IMPORTANT: Before starting installation, please be sure that all items which were supplied with the kit are accounted for. Note: These instructions are to be used in conjunction with the instructions
Riffraff Diesel Billet HPOP Reservoir Body for 1996–2003 7.3 Powerstroke(Post)The 7.3 Powerstroke HPOP reservoir feeds oil to the high-pressure oil system. When the factory cast reservoir cracks, leaks, or has damaged threads, it can create oil leaks in the valley and make diag
Subscriber Q&A - Maximizing The Performance Of Your Stock Turbo (Post)You asked, we answered. We’ll be answering a few subscriber asked questions about their trucks, every week. Check them out, some might apply to you as well! This week however, we got asked several tur
Riffraff Diesel IPR Disassembly Tool for 1994–2003 7.3 Powerstroke(Post)A bad-acting 7.3 Powerstroke IPR does not always need to be replaced. Many are simply contaminated with oil debris, varnish, or simply have worn seals. Most replaced IPR failures are really contaminat
What's the right type of sealant to use? Stop asking the question... just read this. (Post)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 th
OBS 7.3 Powerstroke EOT Sensor Swap: Updating the Obsolete 1994–1997 Oil Temp Sensor(Post)Some 1994.5–1997 OBS 7.3 Powerstroke trucks used an early-style EOT sensor that is now obsolete. If your truck still has that old Engine Oil Temperature sensor and it fails, the correct repair is to u
How To: 7.3L Powerstroke HPOP Operation Testing(Post)Oil pressure is everything for a 7.3L. One of the most common questions we get asked is related to how to test the High Pressure Oil Pump (HPOP) on a 7.3L Powerstroke. We say related to, because the h
The 7.3's Achilles Heel: The Cam Position Sensor (CPS)(Post)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 working
Top 10 Turbo Mods for the 7.3 Powerstroke(Post)“Turbo mods” on a 7.3 Powerstroke aren’t limited to the turbocharger itself. Many turbo-related symptoms—slow spool, inconsistent boost, smoke, or elevated EGT—are caused by issues in the supporting s
6.0L Powerstroke ICP Sensor: How It Works, Failure Symptoms, Codes, and Diagnosis(Post)The ICP sensor is one of the first things we look at when a 6.0L Powerstroke has a hard start, hot no-start, rough idle, or unexplained surging. ICP stands for Injection Control Pressure. The 6.0L use
