problems with my 01 7.3

01 blue 7.3 · Nov 30, 2011

I started it and. Drove 2 blocks and it just up and dies, won't start again. Its cranks over, sometimes runs for a few seconds but doesn't have the diesel knock, black smoke comes out of tail pipe, then white smoke. I changed cps. It won't start if I try to pull start it. Any ideas what the problem could be?

01 blue 7.3 · Nov 30, 2011

When I plug a scanner in a ABS code and Battery pack voltage out of range comes up.

Arisley · Nov 30, 2011

First off, what scanner are you using. It makes a difference on our trucks. We need to get somebody close to you with AE or another good scanner hooked up to it. That way we can see all kinds of things that it is doing.

01 blue 7.3 · Nov 30, 2011

Its orange and my buddy probly got it at farm and fleet.

Arisley · Nov 30, 2011

I see. If I was closer, I would be there with AE. Gotta be someone close by. If you can afford it, give Dennis at Strictly Diesel a call, and get AE. It is an awesome piece of software. I know I have mentioned it before, but with your truck, this program will pay for itself by the end of next week.

http://shop.strictlydiesel.com/store.php/categories/Tools

01 blue 7.3 · Nov 30, 2011

How much are they?

Arisley · Nov 30, 2011

It is 360 bucks, but it is worth every penny. Cheap if you compare it to the good stand alone scanners in it's class.

01 blue 7.3 · Nov 30, 2011

Do I need a computer?

Arisley · Nov 30, 2011

Yes, it takes a laptop.

Atsah · Nov 30, 2011

Does it turn over okay? I read your other thread were the belt broke on ya.. Is battery voltage good and charging okay? Do you have good fuel pressure?

01 blue 7.3 · Nov 30, 2011

Batteries are fine. Seems to be charging good, and not sure bout fuel pressure, but it Is geting fuel.

Arisley · Nov 30, 2011

A quick test for fuel pressure. Attach a hose to the fuel drain line under the truck. Drain the bowl. Place the end of the hose in a container. Leave the valve open. Turn the key on. You should pump a quart in about fifteen seconds. It's not perfect, but it works.

01 blue 7.3 · Nov 30, 2011

I did drain the fuel bowl the other night and it filled back up.

01 blue 7.3 · Dec 1, 2011

Arisley said:
A quick test for fuel pressure. Attach a hose to the fuel drain line under the truck. Drain the bowl. Place the end of the hose in a container. Leave the valve open. Turn the key on. You should pump a quart in about fifteen seconds. It's not perfect, but it works.

i just tried this, and it flows fuel but not any where neer a quart in 15 seconds.

01 blue 7.3 · Dec 1, 2011

Well it put about 1/4 in in a 5 gal bucket in about 15 seconds.

Atsah · Dec 1, 2011

Well 1/4 of a five gallon bucket would be 25% of five gallons.. Sounds like she is pumping fine..

I wish I could help more but I'm not a 7.3 guy..

01 blue 7.3 · Dec 1, 2011

Yea. What would be the odds of the gem going out again?

01platinum · Dec 1, 2011

What about the harness under the valve cover? It might have come unplugged, that is something else to check.

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01 blue 7.3 · Dec 1, 2011

Iv never messed with any thing like that. I assume ill have to put new valve cover gaskets back in?

Big Bore · Dec 1, 2011

01platinum said:
What about the harness under the valve cover? It might have come unplugged, that is something else to check.

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Thats exactly what I was thinking when he described the symptoms.

No you don't need a new gasket. What you need is the repair clips from Ford. The main harness connector under the VC has prob come loose, it's very common. And fix both sides.