Just throwing this out there. Could it be the FICM? Our truck clanged banged jerked and reatteled and finnaly quit till we replaced that.

 

Mines a 7.3, not a 6.0.

 

Sounds like a UVCH to me. If you have the time pull the valve covers and check it out, I'm willing to bet one side is loose.

 

Thanks Mang. Im hoping it something like this and not more serious. How long does it take to get the valve covers off? And I was thinking I might do a buzz test if the scanner at advance can do it

 

One of the known issues with our trucks is a loose UVCH (Under Valve Cover Harness) connector. If this connector comes unplugged a little, it looks like this.

Since that plug connects the wires going to the fuel injectors, when the plug becomes loose, the injectors on that side stop working and your nice powerful V-8 Powerstroke becomes a 4 cylinder.

International (who made our motor) realized this was an issue and developed a plastic shim that slides under the locking tab to keep the tab engaged and prevent the connector from becoming loose.

Turns out a US Quarter is the correct thickness and width to act as a shim for this connector. The top of the quarter has to be ground down so the valve cover fits back on, but add a quarter to each side like this

And you've just invested 50 cents to keep your truck running well. Hence the 50 cent mod.

Also, if you pull the valve covers, then you should also re-torque your rocker arm pedestal bolts, circled in red, to 20 ft-lbs

and your lower injector hold down bolts, circled in blue, to 120 in-lbs, note that's INCH - lbs. They tend to work a little loose over time and the engine sounds much better after you tighten things up (unless you've got a tuner).

Heres a GREAT post that shows how to do it and torque down the rockers, too. :thumb:

 

Worth also checking the ICP. I don't remember exactly, but if you unplug it and it runs a little better that might be it. It's the sensor in the HPO rail right above #2.

 

 

Where are you located bud? Ny?

 

Ill go Check ICP. I'm in Macon GA staind

 

Well scratch that idea lol. How far did you drive after you left the parking lot?

 

300 yds. I knew I wasn't going to make it to the top of the hill so I pulled it over.

 

On the ICP, do I start truck and unplug while running or unplug then start?

 

I would unplug it then start it. Also, check for any oil in the plug/wires.

 

You can do it while running. That will let you know the diff instantly

 

I know its a stupid question..... do you have fuel ? They do exactly what your explaining when you run them out of fuel...

 

Didnt mean in the tank..... :thumb::tard:

 

Injector control pressure sensor I believe.

Yes I have fuel haha Still got around 100 miles left on this tank.

I forgot to say that after it got home I started it and gave it some throttle and it pour black smoke

 

How about the turbo? Does it spin freely and not hit the housing?

 

Turbos good . Just had it out not to long ago.

 

So, worst case senario I have to get an injector replaced at the dealership, What do yall think that will cost me?

 

Be careful! They frequently like to pull #8 when it doesn't need to be done, the grey recall CPS frequently makes it read "low" when it was never bad.

Did you ever pull the valve covers?

 

Pull the valve cover and check the harness. That is the most common problem from what you are experiencing.

If those are both nice and snug, not melted either, build yourself a fuel pressure gauge and make sure you are running over 52 PSI of fuel pressure. If you aren't I would be doing a fuel filter and double checking the pump.

I had an issue like this with my old truck, it was somewhat out in left field, I had an injector go bad and over pressurize the fuel system from the pressure in the cylinder. It made some very foamy fuel in the PS head and I was basically running on 4 cylinders. Pain in the *** to figure out.

 

Service guy just called me and the tech said its the fuel pump. Im a little skeptical at this point but if thats it and they will have be back on the road today then Im pretty happy. The fuel pump is the last thing I would have checked

 

Sorry I thought the 7.3 had a FICM to oppps

 

Your good, it happens haha. Either way it was none of the above which I cant believe:dunno: