Learn about the legendary Ford 7.3 PowerStroke diesel engine in the F-250, F-350, and more. As a pre-emissions diesel engine the 7.3L is known as one of the most reliable around. We have tons of awesome content for the 7.3 PS including the top 10 hard-start/no-start diagnostic procedures and the best 7.3 PowerStroke performance upgrades. Scroll down to check out more content on the legendary 7.3L diesel.
Power Stroke 7.3 Liter Diesel Engine High Pressure Oil Flow During initial start or cold start, the Power Stroke 7.3 Liter Diesel Engine high-pressure oil pump receives unfiltered oil from the left side valve lifter oil gallery through the anti-drain back check ball valve. Once the engine starts or during warm engine starts, the check ball closes…
Key On Engine Off (KOEO) Injector Electrical Self Test is a functional test of the PCM performed on demand with the key on and the engine off. This test determines if the injector circuits and solenoids are electrically operating without fault. All injectors will first buzz (audible feedback of the injector solenoids energizing the injector…
7.3 Powerstroke IPR General Info: A Power Stroke engine utilizes an electromagnetic spool valve, to regulate the HP oil pressure on the engine to tailor the injection characteristics of the injectors. This valve is called the Injection Pressure Regulator or IPR. In the 7.3 Power Stroke engine, pressure control in the injector control pressure system…
The injector control pressure (ICP) sensor is on both the 7.3L and 6.0L Powerstroke engines. They use a high pressure oil system as a way to pressurize fuel in the injector body. ICP sensors on the Ford 7.3 diesel engines read the oil pressure in the HPOS. This allows the PCM to increase or decrease…
1. Due to its popularity, nearly 2 million 7.3 Power Stoke engines were produced from International’s Indianapolis plant. Powerstroke is the marketing name that Ford came up with for its diesel engine line. The 7.3 powerstroke is actually a Navistar T444E which is made by Navistar International, formerly International Harvester. In addition to Ford Super…
Protecting your 7.3 Powerstroke Even very small particles of dust entering your turbo can cause severe damage, not only to the turbo but to the engine iteself. Clean, unrestricted air is vital to the performance of a diesel engine. Nobody understands this better than those who operate their diesel equipment in the harshest environments. U.S. Military, earth moving,…
The legendary 7.3 Power Stroke Diesel engine, when properly maintained can provide years of trouble free service. However there are several common problems that can develop over time. Generally speaking these can all be resolved relatively easily. Listed below are 9 common problems of the 7.3 Liter Power Stroke Diesel engine. We then dive into…
