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  1. action4478

    97 7.3, will start with extended crank time

    BT.3L DIT Anthology Source: Ford Motor Company Publication -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This article outlines some of the various changes to the 7.3L Power Stroke engine since its introduction in the 1994 1/2 model year. From Ford...
  2. action4478

    Fan, Fan Clutch Question

    Yea but not easy,,.... Quote: Fan Clutch Test (7.3L engine) Spin the fan blade by hand. A light resistance should be felt. If there is no resistance or very high resistance, the minimum and maximum fan speeds must be checked as follows: Fan Clutch Test — Minimum Speed...
  3. action4478

    Fuel pump -OR- clogged tank pickup?

    My internet has been down all day ,I didn't get to finish my last post untill now....
  4. action4478

    Fuel pump -OR- clogged tank pickup?

    Maybe he could rig a fuel pressure guage to it and drive it untill it fails, to rule out the fuel pump...... Or simply replace it again... Where did the pump come from?... I think the vacuum in the canister is from the injectors pulling the fuel out , & the pump is not filling the bowl...
  5. action4478

    Fuel pump -OR- clogged tank pickup?

    Sounds like they are on the right track.....
  6. action4478

    LOST ALL MY POWER!!!!!

    8-14 IPR dc% at idle would be more like it..You have an internal hp oil leak. Injector o rings or IPR orings....Or a loose.poppet screw ' or a worn poppet... I would definately clean the IPR at least , cheap test.... What are the differences At cold & hot idle?....
  7. action4478

    LOST ALL MY POWER!!!!!

    How many miles on the oil?......
  8. action4478

    97 7.3, will start with extended crank time

    May have some junk in the IPR... Here is some reading on the pump....
  9. action4478

    Fuel pump -OR- clogged tank pickup?

    Have them try using a separate fuel supply ,out of a 5 gallon fuel can....
  10. action4478

    Engine Miss / Rough Idle

    For sure..There are many things that can cause the symptoms , but without a scanner , we try to do the cheap tests first....(guesses)......
  11. action4478

    Engine Miss / Rough Idle

    I see you moved up to Administrator ,Congrats... I see in your sig , the 95 is gone...:( to a good home I hope.......
  12. action4478

    Engine Miss / Rough Idle

    Do you have the truck that goes with the badge in the avitar?....
  13. action4478

    Engine Miss / Rough Idle

    The next step is under the valve covers....O rings or From deisel mans page.... Rough idle, especially hot: Could be caused by anti-foaming agent depletion, incorrect oil, or leak at the oil pump pickup tube. Get the engine and oil hot and run up to 3300 RPM for three minutes. If...
  14. action4478

    TRUCK LOOSES POWER

    If the oil is fairly new I would check the ICP & IPR DC% (oil hot)...You may have an IPR o ring or an injector O ring bad (or two)...Check the ICP sensor , look for oil leaking from the sensor.... Maybe boost leaks or map sensor prob too..... You'll need to do some testing.....
  15. action4478

    Need help!! 96 7.3 powerstroke

    as It turns out he put gasoline in the tank...
  16. action4478

    Brake issues

    More likely its the vacuum pump.....
  17. action4478

    Where to get engine cover?

    That is one of the first things I wanted when I got my truck,,, never did & I'm glad as hell ... It would have been off 25 times or so by now.....
  18. action4478

    Steering Column

    Try grabbing the steering shaft under the hood in the middle & see if it moves up & down alot ...If so there is supposed to be a plastic type of a bushing in the slip joint that wears out,,, (much banging):rant

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