http://www.dieselbombers.com/ Discussion of 99-03 7.3 Liter Ford Powerstroke Turbo Diesels en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:02:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.dieselbombers.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.dieselbombers.com/ http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36642-filter-question.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:18:10 GMT What is the real difference if any between a coolant filter and fuel filter is it just the material or the PPM filtration reason asking is I can get... What is the real difference if any between a coolant filter and fuel filter is it just the material or the PPM filtration reason asking is I can get free lubrifiner fuel filters. Gona do my cooler bypass this weekend if it ever stops raining. ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L Derek0525 http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36642-filter-question.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36402-maybe-you-guys-can-help.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:57:32 GMT alright we've got this 99 powerstroke. its got this weird problem that always comes back
it will run fine when its cold and then when it warms up it just falls on its face. at first it threw injectors 1-7 high to low side short 6-8 high to low short. we changed the valve cover gaskets, the icp put new harness plugs in. then we swapped out injector number 8. and are in the process of switching the orings. after we switched the icp and the gaskets it seemed to run fine. ran it for about an hour, drove it around and then it started to fall on its face again. so we were told maybe the orings were junk?
:argh: but the last time it came in the only code it threw was 1211 which is the icp above/below desired? honestly we've been chasing this ghost for so long now
i should be able to answer any questions please HELP

if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.
Tim ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L tparker http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36402-maybe-you-guys-can-help.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36398-woo-hoo-let-hunt-begin.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:59:48 GMT Hey guys, Well i finally have my wife behind me....get rid of my tacoma and go back to a full size! It helps that with the baby seat in the back of... Hey guys, Well i finally have my wife behind me....get rid of my tacoma and go back to a full size! It helps that with the baby seat in the back of my extended cab tacoma shes kissing the windshield. And that i loaded it up last week, blew both air bags and wrapped up both leafs ( I guess i over loaded it haha)

So Im in the market for a 7.3, I had a 6.0L and not willing to hunt a good one down, want something tried and true, that will run through hell and high water and run off "NON PUMP" fuel as it seems i have lots of fuel available for about a buck a gallon.

So I am hunting for a
99-03
Crew Cab
7.3
Manual ( More fun to drive, and the worst that can go wrong is new clutch)
4x4
8ft bed
NOT USED WITH A 5th wheel
1 ton or 3/4 ton
trying for less then 150K miles ( because i can't afford it to break down)

I'd like an XLT, but a lariet would rock. But I can change all the little stuff that doesn't make me happy, ie new radio.

any advice? any suggestions? any thoughts?

let it be known too i want a 7.3 because i like the idea of a truck that i can still beat on, and that doesn't have to be emissions tested in ny, and that I can buy for right around what I'll sell my tacoma for.

So let me hear it ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L ryanf http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36398-woo-hoo-let-hunt-begin.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36332-help-programmer-02-7-3-a.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:07:48 GMT ok, so my buddy is lookn for a programmer for his 02' 7.3, he wants a programmer, like wat a PPE Standard is to a Duramax. I think he wants the high level to be in the high 100hp, or low 200hp. So wats the best programmer for the money that puts out that range on power? ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L SparkZ03DMAX http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36332-help-programmer-02-7-3-a.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36263-hypertech.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:29:05 GMT Hey guys I'm looking into adding A porgramer or chip to my truck. I know from reading other posts that this subject has been talked about lots. I do not want to start anything but I truly do not know anything about truck computers nor car computers for that mater. I was at A 4x4 shop today and they sugested A Hypertech Max tuner. What do you think? Sam
:humm::humm::humm: ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L breeze400 http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36263-hypertech.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36242-yellow-antifreeze.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:35:07 GMT got two questions how much anti freeze does the the system hold? I was gona flush it when I put my cooler bypass filter on also I have the green... got two questions how much anti freeze does the the system hold? I was gona flush it when I put my cooler bypass filter on also I have the green antifreeze and I saw somewhere that the yellow already has the addative in it is this true? if it is do you have to buy a motorcraft brand of it just for diesel or does prestone or someone make it also the only yellow i saw said extended life on it. ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L Derek0525 http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36242-yellow-antifreeze.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36238-boost-pressure.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:50:12 GMT When I am driving in town, cruising at a steady speed of35- 40 my gauge will show 2-4 pounds of boost. Also while I am curising down the highway... When I am driving in town, cruising at a steady speed of35- 40 my gauge will show 2-4 pounds of boost. Also while I am curising down the highway 70-75 it will show between 6 and 8 pounds. I never really paid attnetion to this before but I swear it would never show boost when I was at a constant steady speed. Is this normal or is the wastegate stuck open?Truck seems to still run funny after fixing other problems that's the only reason I noticed the boost. Thanks. ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L brando http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36238-boost-pressure.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36237-weird-starting-issues.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:50:08 GMT Tempatures have been dropping lately so earlier in the week I thought the slower cranking was due to the cold. Two nights ago, when I went to leave... Tempatures have been dropping lately so earlier in the week I thought the slower cranking was due to the cold. Two nights ago, when I went to leave work, I turned the key on, all the normal dash lights came on, went off, and then the check engine light and the low fuel light came back on and started flashing along with a weird click, click, click coming from under the dash and it would not crank over. I turned the key off, waited a bit, turned it back on and the instant I saw the check engine light go off the first time as normal I cranked it and it fired right off with no hesitation. Drove on home stopping at Safeway on the way and it re-started there just fine as well.
Then yesterday morning it was slow again but cranked over and off towork we went.
But then last night when I went to leave to come home again, dash lights came on and went off like norrmal, but the check engine and low fuel ight once again came on and stayed on, no flash, no crank nada. Several tries-no change.
I opened the door to see if I could hear anything happening outside and the dome light in the roof started flashing like a strobe light till I closed the door, I thought, what is going on here. Went back in the shop and grabbed battery and cables. I connected and as soon as I could get back in the cab, it fired right off with no hesitation at all. Drained batterys at this point I would think would still crank slow.
I'm flusterd, would dying batteries cause this strobelight and what sounds like a clicking relay sound to occur, and after starting and driving, it does not show excessive charging on the volt meter, that shows normal as well :argh: ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L Kens_PS http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36237-weird-starting-issues.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36191-my-99-7-3-back-pressure-sensor-line-came-off.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:34:04 GMT the passenger side line on the front of the manifold came off . can i block it off? or does it have to be replaced.. the passenger side line on the front of the manifold came off . can i block it off? or does it have to be replaced.. ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L Diesel power http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36191-my-99-7-3-back-pressure-sensor-line-came-off.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36178-obd-code.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:03:18 GMT Running p1139 code. Has anyone encountered this and how did you fix it? Running p1139 code. Has anyone encountered this and how did you fix it? ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L brando http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36178-obd-code.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36170-fuel-pressure-gauge.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:31:56 GMT Well, I'm almost through with my gauge installs. In the process, I decided to install one more gauge pod instead of using A homemade box I constructed. Now I have an extra hole to fill. LOL. So, I thought FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE!. So hear is the question. Where on my 02, 7.3 can I tap into to get A fuel pressure reading and How many pounds pressure am I looking at? Also, is there A difference between A gas fuel pressure gauge and A Diesel fuel pressure gauge? I'm using Auto Meter Pro Comp Ultra Light gauges. Sam. :humm::humm::humm: ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L breeze400 http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36170-fuel-pressure-gauge.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36126-new-mods-but-not-enough-power.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:31:26 GMT Ok so I finally bit the bullet and bought the ATS Aurora 4000 Turbo kit. It whistles like no other and the truck hauls ass. But I went from having to... Ok so I finally bit the bullet and bought the ATS Aurora 4000 Turbo kit. It whistles like no other and the truck hauls ass. But I went from having to much fuel to not enough. I have a TS 6 pos chip in it right now and there is no difference in performance between the 50 hp pos and the 140 hp pos. With this turbo I should easily feel the diference in power. My chip hasnt really worked right from day one but now im thinking I need some kind of custom tuning software. But I have no idea which one suits my application best. Any and all help is appreciated!!


Thanks, PowerStrokin ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L PowerStrokin http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36126-new-mods-but-not-enough-power.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36074-cold-start-air-leak-sound.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:27:59 GMT A friend of mine has a 2000 7.3 all stock with 80k on it.. When it is cold out it starts up fine but makes the sound of an air leak and almost a... A friend of mine has a 2000 7.3 all stock with 80k on it.. When it is cold out it starts up fine but makes the sound of an air leak and almost a whistle.. Very loud.. Been to the dealer they have no idea what the problem is..
After 15 min the sound goes away and it runs all normal sounding again.. I did not realize a drop in throttle response but i dont drive the vehicle alot.. Does anyone have any ideas? ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L 1DirtyGS http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/36074-cold-start-air-leak-sound.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/35946-exhaust-brake.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:20:15 GMT my buddy has a 2001 f350 all stock and wants to add a exhaust brake. what would you stroker guys recommend he gets???? I know the 7.3 very well... my buddy has a 2001 f350 all stock and wants to add a exhaust brake. what would you stroker guys recommend he gets???? I know the 7.3 very well just not when it comes to modding it. help me out. ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L nbaca http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/35946-exhaust-brake.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/35871-motor-problem.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:18:17 GMT I have excessive blowby like a ring problem. But i have not felt a loss in power. It starts up fine. pulled the glow plugs and they are coverd in... I have excessive blowby like a ring problem. But i have not felt a loss in power. It starts up fine. pulled the glow plugs and they are coverd in oil. Is there other way i could be burning oil and my glow plugs be saturated besides the rings please help. ]]> Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L wisakowsky http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-powerstroke-99-03-7-3l/35871-motor-problem.html