I think I need new injectors.

[dadsbigstroker]

I have contribution balance fault code, does that mean I need a new injector. where would be the best place to get em and how hard are they to replace. thanks Brad

[bigcountrysg]

I suggest having an injector contribution test done first.

You don't say what engine you have is it the 6.0 or the 7.3L.

If it is the 7.3L it could just be a bad uvc ( under valve cover ) wiring harness. Or at least a bad connection at one of the injectors. That is what I would be looking at first.

If it is the 6.0L I don't know much about them so some one else will chime in shortly and help you out if it is the 6.0L

[dadsbigstroker]

I have the 6.0L. It is cyl #4 that is giving me the code, and cannot clear it. where is 4 on the engine, I dont know how these are numbered.

[bigcountrysg]

If I remember correctly #1 is the first one on the passenger side. I believe #4 is on the passenger side far back by the firewall.

[sldghamr]

i have the 7.3 engine, if the 6.0 has the same numbering, then #4 is driver side second cylinder from the front.

[dadsbigstroker]

well I was able to clear the code and it didnt come back 0n so far. checked oil and did not smell fuel, hopefully everything is alright. Brad.

[Lord Tauk]

Originally Posted by sldghamr

i have the 7.3 engine, if the 6.0 has the same numbering, then #4 is driver side second cylinder from the front.

Is that really the order on our 7.3s/6.0s?

Unless the Diesels are different, just about all Fords I know of use the 1-2-3-4 starting from front to back on the passenger side, then 5-6-7-8 front-back on the drivers side. That pattern you mentioned reminds me of GM numbering. Obviously our engines aren't made by Ford, but I figured they stuck with the same number pattern for the cylinders.

[dustindiesel]

dealer would have to do a buzz test to ck the electrical part but it might end up being an oring or sleeve

[mrnecsteve]

If its intermittant, and you have an early 6.0, i would study the pictures in this link before doing any further troublshooting. Any one with an early 6.0 cound save themselves a lot of unneeded grief if they did a wiring chafe check on their 6.0 ,for that matter. Pay special attention to the second picture.
http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/photographs/index1.php

[dustindiesel]

i appreciate that man..im havin an intermittant contribution/balance fault cyl #1 and out of warrenty...them pics narrow down where the chaffing is purdy good..i owe ya a beer or 10

now i need too take time n look at it