A common source of Oil leaks on the Ford 7.3 Power Stroke Diesel is from the High Pressure Pump (HPOP) or lines.
Replacing or Resealing the HPOP on the 7.3 is the same procedure, shown in this video.
How a failed fuel injector seal on a 7.3 Power Stroke diesel engine caused a no start hot, long crank. The dual ICP test were within 1 of a volt at all times. That normal variance between sensors fooled the technician and caused the replacement or warranty out of a pump that was done a…
Launched in 2003, the 6.0 Powerstroke was the first emissions-era diesel produced by Ford. New technology such as EGR systems lead to a number of engine problems and ultimately gave the 6.0 Powerstroke a bad rap for reliability. Despite its poor reputation, the 6.0 can be a perfectly reliable diesel with a handful of upgrades….
This will be a pretty quick and simple article. Below is a chart showing the Ford Powerstroke horsepower and torque for all model years. This covers the 7.3, 6.0, 6.4, and 6.7 liter Powerstroke turbo diesel engines. At the end of the specs we will detail some of the major changes that led to the…
The 7.3 PowerStroke is often considered among the most reliable diesel engines of all time. It certainly helps that the 7.3L V8 diesel was built before the era of endless emissions technology. However, no engine is perfect and there aren’t any exceptions here. Ford’s 7.3 PowerStroke is still prone to its share of problems and…
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 is a closed loop. It…
6.7L PowerStroke Turbo Diesel Ford’s 6.7 PowerStroke engine is the fourth generation of diesel engines powering Ford trucks. However, the 6.7L V8 is actually the first PowerStroke manufactured by Ford directly. Previous engines were from Navistar International. Currently the 6.7L diesel is on its 3rd generation and offers best in class power and torque. It’s…
