7.3 Powerstroke Performance Tips

The articles on Dead Head Diesel are filled with 7.3 Powerstroke performance tips to help you diagnose 7.3 symptoms, remove and replace parts, and in general get the most out of your Ford 7.3 diesel Powerstroke engine.

If you're like me, you're not interested in surfing the Internet forever, looking for answers that are hidden in forum posts and ad-heavy web pages. You want clear and concise solutions with easy to follow diagnosis and repair help, right now!

So, when I write an article, I try to include all the 7.3 Powerstroke tips, tricks, and troubleshooting tactics I've learned from working on four of my own Ford 7.3 Powerstrokes. Not to mention the nitty gritty 7.3 Powerstroke specs as well as part locations, bolt torque, and part number details that make the knuckle-busting job of wrenching your own 7.3 diesel ... just a little bit easier.

6.4 Powerstroke OIL CHANGE and CAPACITY Secrets
6.4 Powerstroke oil capacity is huge by "normal" gas truck standards. Get 6.4 oil capacity, type, and interval numbers you'll need to change it yourself.
6.0 Powerstroke OIL CHANGE and CAPACITY Secrets
6.0 Powerstroke oil capacity is gargantuan by "normal" truck standards. Get the 6.0 oil capacity, type, and interval numbers you need to change it yourself.
7.3 Powerstroke INJECTORS – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
Your 7.3 Powerstroke Injectors are the sharp tip of your diesel fuel delivery system. Here's everything you need to rebuild or replace your 7.3 injectors.
7.3 AA INJECTOR – A Beautiful Bargain
Give your tired stock 7.3 Powerstroke injectors a break and replace them with these bargain refurbished injectors.
ICP SENSOR 7.3 Injection Control Pressure Sensor SECRETS
Your icp sensor - 7.3 Injection Control Pressure Sensor - works with the IPR and PCM to control fuel injection pressure. Make sure it's doing it right...
ADRENALINE HPOP 7.3 Powerstroke Review
An Adrenaline HPOP 7.3 upgrade may give your tired old Powerstroke just the horsepower boost, mpg increase, and better towing performance you're after!
7.3 Powerstroke Specs: The DIRTY DETAILS
7.3 Powerstroke Specs. Discover the horsepower, torque, and engine details that make the 7.3 Powerstroke "the best diesel engine that Ford's ever made."
EBP Sensor–7.3 Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor Location, Symptoms, and Removal
A bad EBP sensor - 7.3 exhaust back pressure sensor - can cause poor MPG and diesel performance. Here's the 7.3 EBP location, symptoms, and replacement.
7.3 IPR VALVE / SENSOR – Injection Pressure Regulator
7.3 IPR - Injection Pressure Regulator location, removal, rebuild, and replacement details. And how to spot 7.3 bad IPR symptoms!
Cam Position Sensor 7.3 CPS SYMPTOMS and SOLUTIONS
Your cam position sensor 7.3 (CPS) can cause symptoms ranging from hard start to rough idle to your 7.3 Powerstroke simply not starting at all. The good news is that it's not too hard or expensive to replace,
7.3 Powerstroke Starter Upgrade – COLD CRANKING POWER
7.3 Powerstroke starter cranking too long won't turn your engine over? This 7.3 high torque starter will crank your engine harder, faster with more torque.
Fixing a 7.3 Powerstroke WATER PUMP LEAK
A 7.3 Powerstroke water pump leak will generally require removal and replacement with an OEM or quality aftermarket water pump as soon as possible. Here's my own 7.3 water pump saga—let me tell you, it's no simple job...
Ford F250 BRAKE CALIPER STICKING? Un-Stick it!
Ford F250 brake caliper sticking? Join the club. F250s have a reputation for the brake calipers sticking. Especially when they aren't used very much...
7.3 EOT SENSOR SYMPTOMS – Perfecting Powerstroke Oil Temp
The Powerstroke 7.3 EOT Sensor has 1 job - tell your Powertrain Control Module how hot or cold your engine oil temp is. Symptoms that it's failed are...
7.3 OIL RAIL PLUG LEAK – Fix it for Good
There's a half-dollar sized 7.3 oil rail plug at both ends of your Powerstroke's two cylinder heads. Here's how to stop them from leaking...
FIXING 7.3 Powerstroke COMMON OIL LEAKS
Ford 7.3 Powerstroke diesels have gotten a bad rap for leaking oil. These are the top 7.3 Powerstroke common oil leaks … and how to repair them.
7.3 Powerstroke PERFORMANCE PARTS LIST
This is a list of the most common 7.3 Powerstroke performance parts for your truck. 7.3 replacement parts that fit, function, and won't break the bank.
INCREASE 7.3 Powerstroke MPG and HP
You want better 7.3 Powerstroke mpg AND horsepower. The trouble is it's hard to get one without giving up the other. Or is it?
7.3 POWERSTROKE HPOP – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
After 23 hours of research, I boiled down the 7.3 Powerstroke HPOP (high pressure oil pump) for you. Best upgrades, common leaks, symptoms, locations and...