Regarding ICP.

[20046.0]

Well I have been told to monitor ICP voltage. With the new purchase of my insight I learned my FICM is failing. My question is what is a proper ICP voltage when (Idling, Driving, WOT) my numbers seem to be (0.8v,1.8-2.3v, 4-4.5v) Thanks

[HAM_RADIO_MAN]

All you had to do was ask, my friend. Here is some good info for you. ICP pressure will naturally rise with higher RPM as more oil at higher pressure is needed to work the injectors correctly. The IPR opens more when it has a higher duty cycle and this should raise the ICP.

(PSI) Voltage
0 0 .02v
200 .4v
400 0.73v
600 .96v
800 1.2v
1000 1.4v
1200 1.6v
1400 1.9v
1600 2.1v
1800 2.3v
2000 2.6v
2200 2.8v
2400 3v
2600 3.3v
2800 3.5v
3000 3.8v


Q: What is a high pressure oil system leak.

A: On a 6.0 the fuel injectors are powered by high pressure oil in the range of 550 to 3500 psi. This oil is supplied by a high-pressure oil pump that is driven off the cam gear in the rear of the engine. The oil is transported via a network of connectors , tubes and passages that have o-rings , seals and connectors that over time will develop leaks. The main suspects are the stand pipes and dummy plugs under the valve covers inside the “ oil log” The next problem area on 05-07 trucks is what is know as an STC or Snap To Connect fitting. This fitting Blows apart randomly and your truck will be dead were it stops. This fitting is located on the output side of the HPOP and an updated solid part is available from Ford or International. High Pressure oil leaks can also occur at the injector o-rings or from cracked branch tubes but this is rare. The way to test for a high pressure oil leak is by injecting air into the ICP sensor port and listing for the leak. Some leakage at the HPOP shaft seal is normal. Normaly high pressure oil leaks will be characterized by high IPR values and below normal ICP values as well as hot start and rough hot idle problems.


Q: What is the best way to tell is my HPOP is going bad.

A: Remove the IPR valve and LOOK for Glitter on the screen. Any sign mean you need a HPOP as well as a new IPR valve.



Q: What are normal ICP and IPR values ?

A: Cold engine low idle ICP = 806psi IPR 29%
A: Cold engine high idle ICP= 960psi IPR 33%
A: Warm engine low idle ICP= 585psi IPR 24%
A: Warm engine high idle ICP= 735psi IPR 28%
A: If your engine requires a high IRP percentage to get the same or lower ICP you might have an internal high pressure oil leak .


Q: My engine starts fine when cold but, I shut it off to run in the gas station and now it won't start hot. When it cools off a few hours it starts right up.

A: You most likely have a high Pressure oil leak at the STC fitting, Stand pipes , Dummy Plugs or injector O-rings

[20046.0]

Thank you brother! This is being printed off and added to my binder. I'm seeing .8-.9 when the truck is warm and idling so it looks like I'm in the clear.

Thank god for good forums and the people that make them good.