My dad has a '97 7.3L. I suspect he injectors are bad, but it's been a while since I've dealt with a Ford.
The injectors have 270k on them. In the past few months, the truck has seemed down on power and fuel economy has decreased. If it sits for some time (over 2 days) it is harder to crank back up than it should be. It always smokes white with a heavy fuel smell for 5 or 10 seconds upon start up.
Sound like a valid theory? If so, is there a test I can perform that confirms it?
If the injectors are indeed bad / going bad, what else should I replace while in there? In the last ~100k miles, the valve cover gaskets, UVCHs, and fuel pump has been replaced. Does any of the high pressure oil system need attention?
Many thanks, from a dinosaur diesel owner :Cheer:
The injectors have 270k on them. In the past few months, the truck has seemed down on power and fuel economy has decreased. If it sits for some time (over 2 days) it is harder to crank back up than it should be. It always smokes white with a heavy fuel smell for 5 or 10 seconds upon start up.
Sound like a valid theory? If so, is there a test I can perform that confirms it?
If the injectors are indeed bad / going bad, what else should I replace while in there? In the last ~100k miles, the valve cover gaskets, UVCHs, and fuel pump has been replaced. Does any of the high pressure oil system need attention?
Many thanks, from a dinosaur diesel owner :Cheer: