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Moab Mike
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Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:59 pm Posts: 1940 Location: Witness Protection Program
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For the 7.3L PSD owners
I began experiencing some issues with my 7.3L PSD a couple of days ago. My little Camry I use for running parts and going to work in was damaged by hail on the 6th and then I was rear ended coming home from work on the 12th. While it's in the shop I am driving my F250. I was on my way to work when the check engine light came on and it beagn to run ruff. Turned around and started to head home. About two block from the house when the light went off and began to run fine, I turned back around and drove to work with no further problems. I get off of work and a repeat of the issue. I get home and read the codes to find P0603 and P01316 (The Keep alive Module and Injector error), I pour a can of Sea Foam in the tank and drive it around.
Day two, I fire up the beast and the check engine light comes on immediately. I drive to work and the light flickers but never really goes off and the same from the return home. I get home and put the stock program in with no change.
A little WWW research reveals that the 7.3L PSD has an inherent problem with the under the valve cover injector harnesses connectors separating due to heat and warpage. Ford makes a "clip kit" to fix the problem. P/N 2C3Z-14A163-AB. It costs about $12.00. I'm picking mine up this afternoon and will let you know how diffcult it is to install.
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Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:03 am |
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: For the 7.3L PSD owners
Mike if you need help I have done this to mine. And the fix is only 50 cents. Look it up on the www. 50cent mod. Saves you 11.50. Make sure your engine is clean. Everyone says the drivers side is the hardest but I found the passenger side to be worse to pull the valve cover. For the driver rear bolt I had to use a 1/4" drive ratchet with a flex handle and a short 2-3" extension and a swivel on it too. Just take your time and don't drop anything.
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:32 am |
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Moab Mike
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Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:59 pm Posts: 1940 Location: Witness Protection Program
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For the 7.3L PSD owners
Thanks Rob! I give you a holler when I get ready to start the fix. I may have to wait until I get back from Yellowstone.
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Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:45 am |
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Jesus_man
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: For the 7.3L PSD owners
Pretty common problem and I hope this is your solution.
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:44 am |
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Brianut
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Joined: Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:06 am Posts: 350 Location: Parker,Co
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Re: For the 7.3L PSD owners
same here. just went through this, although with the mileage I have I figured a minimal investment for a new cover gasket would be worth it. The new ones are fixed of the old problem, better clip I guess.
If you need a hand let me know as I am around the corner and have done it. I have heard good results with the $.50 fix too.
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Wed Jun 27, 2012 1:37 pm |
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777mechanic
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Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:00 pm Posts: 252
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Re: For the 7.3L PSD owners
watch the youtube video on repairing harness with a quarter , but it doesn't work on all 7.3 model only certain years .
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Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:49 pm |
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Moab Mike
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Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:59 pm Posts: 1940 Location: Witness Protection Program
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Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:50 pm |
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cracker
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Joined: Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:19 am Posts: 113 Location: pueblo
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Re: For the 7.3L PSD owners
Before you buy the harness, pull the valve cover and check connections. The under valve cover harness can become unplugged. Very common, as it has happended to mine twice now. Pull the cover, plug it in and problem was solved.
_________________ 1-1966 Bronco 1-1967 Bronco 1-1969 Bronco 2-1973 Broncos And a couple even run.....
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Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:59 am |
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ZOSO
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Joined: Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:58 pm Posts: 3906 Location: Henderson, Co
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Re: For the 7.3L PSD owners
_________________ Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Mon Jul 02, 2012 3:45 pm |
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Viperwolf1
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Re: For the 7.3L PSD owners
Same thing on 777's 7.3.
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Mon Jul 02, 2012 3:51 pm |
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Moab Mike
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Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:59 pm Posts: 1940 Location: Witness Protection Program
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Sun Jul 08, 2012 2:36 pm |
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