Ford 7.3 idi 🙄 I broke it 😔 dont do what i did....how much to turn it up

i broke the injection pump in my 7.3 idi don't do what i did
#7.3idi
#diesel
#ford

[@noahtillotson2746]

Respect for posting this. Helps us new guys who probably would have made the same mistake.

[@machineryd2765]

Pretty embarrassing but if it saves someone from making same mistake its worth it

[@J.R.in_WV]

One of those little round mirrors on a stick is a MUST for this job, makes it so easy to see when it’s lined up.

[@raycecil4643]

Yup. My pump is a little weird though. even with everything lined up, its difficult to get the allen wrench into the hole. I messed with it for 2 hours. Finally got it lined up enough. Something in my pump is a little out of spec, and the screw hole is just barely there.

[@MVanDii]

Mistakes are the best way to learn. Although it sucks, thanks for sharing! I was worried your mistake was more about blowing up the engine. I'm relieved to see this mistake is easy to avoid!

[@bryanvanhorn6218]

Those Stanadyne pumps do not like anything impeding the shaft to turn. The shaft is designed to snap if it can't turn. So, if you don't tighten the three bolts that hold it to the gear adequately, you will be able to drive 17 miles before you snap the shaft and the engine stops working. Yes, I'm speaking from personal experience. I Loctite Blued the bolts in with the new pump. Then again, I also say the only people who don't make mistakes are the people who are sitting on their butts and doing nothing,.

[@BrodieBr0]

Hahaha we have a lot in common! We farm, mess up, and I also have a Ford with the 7.3 in it. LOL She's a 1995 and was bought my my dad new. Been darn near as reliable as the 2 early '90's Dodge Cummins 5.9 12v's we also have. All trucks are stock. Slow and steady wins the race for us for longevity reasons. We all make mistakes I make some good ones daily. Being able to own up to them shows you have good character. 👍

[@BrodieBr0]

@i disagree with the terms of service Fully agree! Older diesels can handle the either and even came with ether shot canisters. Engines 1985 and newer I never use it on them. If they wont fire from their grid heaters/coolant heater/ or glow plugs, she needs to be serviced. Ether locking is something I've seen more than once and can destroy and engine.

[@jefferykaighin7039]

I subscribed because you seem to be honest and truly want to keep people from making mistake like we both have. I've been a diesel tech since 1982 and cut my eye teeth on Roosamaster/Stanadyne Pumps and you demonstrated they're not that complicated to work on, even without a Bacorac Pump Stand to check metering and flow. This technology is obsolete, but Cudos to you for helping so many others from making costly mistakes!👍

[@machineryd2765]

Thanks it's been a long time since I've posted a video but I've decided to get back into it. You don't know how much I appreciate your support and kind words. More videos coming soon

[@jonniessink1]

I know this is a little out of date. But in my 6.9L truck i believe i turned it up at least 3 flats and had had the same smoking problem. Then I put a K&N air filter on it with a homemade top plate to (just big enough to seal and hold the filter down) i believe it was made out of 1/8" plate steel. And now the lower 1/2 of the filter housing is just a splash guard. It cut my smoke in 1/2 b /c it has more air flow and less restriction. Also I never gave it full throttle under low rpm. I have since turboed my truck also with a k&n and now I only get a very light haze barley noticeable in the rear view mirror

[@malfunctionjunction6574]

Bros running the “anti-tyranny”diesel.

[@andrewgieger8107]

Next time take the 2 bolts off the front cover put the pin at 12 o'clock and your there

[@machineryd2765]

Always heard if ur gonna be dumb you gotta be tough lol

[@NotEpoch]

follow the factory repair manual, not forum posts.

[@homeslipper]

Got lucky on an 85 motorhome Ford 7.3 idi. 26'. 70k 1 owner. Diiiirt cheep. I see trying 2 turns on my own non turbo unit aftee a shakedown and fluid double drain

[@terrygriffith7907]

i have a 1993 ford idi new injection pump factory specs its a f 350 crew cab 4x4 with 410 gears i get 22.5 mpg why turn it up lol

[@bigdaddysshop8180]

Lmao. 1 to 1 and a half at the most

[@jasonknight1832]

Thanks for the video! I've got a truck with the same engine that I am about to turn up. Did you ever install the new pump and if so did you adjust the metering valve or governor etc. on your pump?

[@machineryd2765]

@ jason knight i found a whole other engine with recently rebuilt pump cheap. Left it where they set it probably up 1- 1/2 flats

[@whitelightning5937]

Why I haven’t touched turned up my injectors on my 6.9

[@strokers7729]

hell fire learn to keep life slow. i need those mirrors for my f350

[@Ryan-wr4nx]

Add a turbo to take up all that fuel problem solved

[@terrygriffith7907]

best thing to do is leave it alone lol

[@safetyfirstintexas]

best thing for you. there, fixed it for you

[@coopie_7.3]

My 93 is a automatic

[@bigloads3600]

My question is was that pump already turned up before you got into it.. i have not seen 3.5 flats smoke that bad?

[@machineryd2765]

I don't think because it wouldn't smoke at all under full load in 5th gear but anything is possible

[@bigloads3600]

@@machineryd2765 Interesting

[@CwDIY-MECHANIC.repairguy5410]

Oh boy...🤦 You didn't well

[@machineryd2765]

Definitely a unfortunate mistake but turned out ok

[@rosendodominguez9833]

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