Category Archives: 7.3L Power Stroke

7.3L Power Stroke – FRONT COVER – Installation

1. Ensure sealing surfaces on cylinder block and front cover are clean. Install NEW gaskets on front cover and apply        silicone sealant to sealing grooves on front cover. See Fig. 118. 2. Install front cover on cylinder block with retaining bolts finger tight. Using NEW gasket, install water pump.       … Read More »

7.3L Power Stroke – FRONT COVER – Removal

1. Manufacturer recommends removing engine to service front cover. Remove engine. See ENGINE. Remove water        pump. See WATER PUMP. Remove vibration damper bolt and washer. Using puller, remove vibration damper. NOTE: If necessary to remove high pressure oil pump or high pressure oil pump reservoir, see HIGH-PRESSURE OIL PUMP and HIGH-PRESSURE OIL… Read More »

7.3L Power Stroke – VALVE LIFTER – Installation

1. If assembling valve lifter, coat all components with engine oil and reassemble. To install, reverse removal                      procedure. Ensure valve lifter and valve lifter bore in cylinder block are coated with engine oil before installing.            Valve lifter must be installed… Read More »

7.3L Power Stroke – VALVE LIFTER – Inspection

1. Ensure roller rotates smoothly and without excessive play. Inspect all components for damage. Ensure plunger            moves freely in plunger body. Replace valve lifter if plunger fails to move freely in plunger body or if any                        components are damaged.… Read More »

7.3L Power Stroke – VALVE LIFTER – Removal

1. Remove appropriate cylinder head. See CYLINDER HEADS. 2. Remove retaining bolt and camshaft follower guide. See Fig. 115. 3. Mark valve lifter location for installation reference. Remove valve lifter from cylinder block. If necessary to                  disassemble valve lifter, remove retainer and components from valve lifter body.… Read More »

7.3L Power Stroke – CYLINDER HEADS – Installation

1. Install the cylinder head gasket. Using the Cylinder Head Lifting Tool (303-D098, D94T-6000-B) and Heavy Duty      Floor Crane (014-00071), with an assistant, lift the cylinder head and position it on the cylinder block. See Fig.            104. Remove the heavy duty floor crane and cylinder head lifting tool.… Read More »