Ron was a true journeyman of his trade, his knowledge and passion inspire not only myself but other 7.3 owners to keep our trucks going! I watch Ron’s videos and always give a thumbs up👍R.I.P. Ron 🔧
Man, I miss Ron. No stupid intro, no awful music, no wasted time. Ron was all business, a blue collar straight shooter that this world is in desperate need of. Every Ford diesel mechanic should aspire to be like Ron.
A true legend!! You are definitely missed, you would be amazed at how many trucks you have helped fix from heaven!! Rest in peace and thank you for sharing so much knowledge.
Lee, brother you are sooo right my friend. I'm a owner of a 2000 F-350 7.3l and still own it and still runs great. I was new to Ron's channel when the accident happened, my heart sunk! Ron was soon the only one who i watched for his expertise on the workings of diesel trucks. I really miss this guy, almost makes me cry just thinking about it 😢. Gone way to early 😢 😞 Have a Blessed night my friend. ~Jay~ 🕊🕊🕊
For removing the oil lines, in a pinch for time I just bought a door panel removal tool from the parts store and ground out between the "forks" to make it wide enough to slide over the fitting. Worked like a charm for $10
damnit, every time, literally every time i need help looking up something i come back to Ron. No disrespect at all, i just get so sad when the only person that i feel understands what im dealing with or can answer my question based on some off handed comment he makes during a video is Ron. I wish you were still with us, bless you and your children, you wont be forgotten.
Reviewing this to get ready to reseal my hpop. Hopefully DTR videos stay on here forever. Miss your content and you, sir. Thanks always and prayers for your family.
How I miss this man every single day 😪 Ron was "the guy", you've taught me so much Ron. I often think about how your family is doing, I hope they're doing well 🙏 RIP Brother. 🕊🕊🕊
Mr. Ron, I appreciate your video. I'm about to attempt this undertaking on my 7.3. My daughter and I are watching this video and studying other instructions to get a good grasp on everything and I found this extremely helpful. I'm the kind of fella that always ends up holding some little part at the end of my job going; where the heck this come from... It's fellas like you with these videos that save our butts out here. Thanks again. Cant wait to break something else so I can learn more..
Excellent Video on Removal and Replacement of 7.3 HPOP!! Straightforward and to the Point. I Hope Someone Special to You is being rewarded for the Instructions You give here. Rest In Pease Brother. MDL
Thanks Ron. I really enjoy your videos. Im a service advisor at an indy and watch all of them. I look forward to the 7.3 videos as I own a 96 and the way you present tech knowhow and tech tips are awesome....thanks again
Thank you for your knowledge Sr. Now I know where to go for tutorial videos about my newer truck. However it makes me miss my '72 dodge truck with a 318. I could sit in the radiator and touch every part in it. Keep up the good work.
Note for those attempting this job: -The Snap On 1 1/8 deep well socket is one, if not the only, socket that can remove the IPR probe. The end of the probe has a length/OD that clashes with the inside of most other deep well socket brands. -It will likely take multiple cycles of your engine turning over before it will start. And even after it starts, the next time you go to start it, it may struggle again. It takes about 50 miles to really get all of the air out of these oil lines to insure smooth starting. I have seen it clear up in less, just give it time. -Use this time to clean out your EBP sensor (connected to the cover plate that you remove to access the pump drive gear bolt). Be careful of damaging the diaphragm in the sensor. The tube it connects to also gets clogged with soot. -Oil your O rings before install. -Recheck your torque on the two rear bolts that mount the HPOP after you torque the drive gear. This drive gear bolt once torqued can pull the HPOP in tighter, and then required the rear bolts to be re torqued.
Jesus are you serious. I went to harbor freight and got a 1 1/8 half inch drive impact socket, and yes it is not long enough to seat on the IPR. All i had to do was drill out the inside of the socket so it would slide past the IPR stem further.... sometimes thinking works. Everything else you commented on was valuable info tho.
I used a Craftsman deep 1 1/8" (from back in the day when they were made in the USA) and it worked fine, actually had depth to spare. The last sentence of your comment doesn't make any sense, how the hell is tightening the drive gear bolt going to "pull the HPOP in tighter" ???? If the drive gear bolt pulled the gear tight against the walls of the HPOP reservoir (which is what would have to happen if it were to pull the pump tighter) the gear wouldn't turn !!! All tightening the gear bolt does, is pull the gear tight to the pump shaft, it has nothing to do with the mounting of the pump.
Do yourself a favor and put a piece of tape around the metal tube that he loosens the nut on @ 7:15 to keep it from sliding down the tube. Mine slid down into the pedestal that holds the A/C compressor, MAJOR pain in the ass to retrieve it !! Actually, this whole job was a pain in the ass !
Ron you are/were an amazing guy. Anyone doing this job i removed fuel bowl instead of spyder. It comes out just as easy. My stock one leaked. So I put a T500 in. Kept core. I also prefilled reservoir so it starts much faster. RIP RON.
My HPOP came apart and shot all of the pump parts into the valley of the motor. I was wondering is this a common problem or just a random issue? Also, what would cause this? I have not removed the pump yet to see if there was any type of failure in the housing.
Dirty part? That's what you got out if it? The internal looked spotless to me. I almost never clean a part externally unless the internal area is contaminated. I do always clean the entire engine and engine bay once I'm done.
I have a 2002 7.3 and it just started bogging down and shut off. it won't start at all now. I changed my cam shaft position sensor and icp also my idm. i made a fitting to go where the icp goes and put air to it and you can feel air from the oil fill tube and the oil reservoir up top. you can also hear it bubbling in there. bad o ring somewhere?
Great video! Any tips on putting it all back together or starting up the truck once the HPOP is in. I just did mine and I have cranked it over for a total of about 8 minutes (stopping every 20 sec) and still no start...not even a sputter. Got a few bubbles out of the HPOP reservoir every time I open it. No sign of any leaks, topped up the oil rail through the ICP hole and still nothing. Is there a special startup procedure after all this is done?
I am working on a 98 7.3. With an oil leak at the high pressure fuel pump. Would you just change out the gasket if the engine is a Reviv rebuild and trust the pump. It was a complete motor they bought.
How deep is the socket you're using? I've tried using a regular and impact deep well on a e99 model and they are not deep enough for the IPR'S removal.
Hey Ron, I'm having a big problem with my 2015 f450 6.7 powerstroke. The truck keeps blowing off the fuel return lines after the injectors. There is no blockage going back to the tank and the truck only has 12,000 miles. Ford serviced everything including fuel and air already. It's throwing a p0088 code. The dealership made it clear there is no def contamination but they are blaming me for bad fuel. We fueled 10 of my powerstrokes that day at the same pump and no problems with any others whatsoever. I took a sample of the fuel out of the 2015 f450 and I'm going to get it tested. They also said they had it fixed 2 times and I drove 2 miles from the dealership and the lines blew off again. This happened 2 times in a row. Trucks been in for 3 weeks and today they are removing fuel tank and looking for metal shavings in tank. What can I do?
Hey I have a question. It looks like my 7.3 is leaking oil down the back of the oil pan extremely slow it's not even dripping on the ground. Looks like some oil might be dripping down my oil filter also. Do you have any points on where to look for the leak? I also have a coolant leak at the same time I already found that. Please give me some pointers on where the oil might be leaking. Thank you
a shop told me I have leak in my HPOP, but they don't work on diesels. how can I tell if I need do what you did in this video or just replace the o-rings like in the other HPOP video?
what year is this job on a 2003 7.3? from looking at this video it looks like the one i have 03? i am glad you dont have to remove the valley pan i heard you had too? or maybe thats wrong to do?
What should I do if I get antifreeze down in my access hole for hpop? Should I just drain oil out? Or can I just take off the filter and flush oil down through there? Or what do I do!! Ahhhhhh!!!!
PS what are you standing on? I have to stand on a chair or some kind of stool as these trucks are pretty high. This is my first truck, 2001 F350 4x4 7.3L Lariate Crew Cab, and I love it. Only thing I don't really like is that rides like a tank, very rough, the guys hate it, esspecially the guys in the back, LOL. They hit the roof with their heads if they don't buckle up. NAWLIN's (New Orleans), Louisiana roads are pretty rough, even in the populated areas. Thanks again, Keith
hi Ron i have a 01..f250. 7.3. it stop in the middle of the road i change all sensors , injector cup and orings on injectors new wiring harness pulled the glow plugs and turn the motor to avoid hydrolock and the motor is just dragging...i tested the batteries were good i replaced the starter and it is still dragging so i tried to pull the dip stick it was hard to pull after i got it out to check the oil it wouldn't go back in like it blocked... what do you think the reason could be the motor not spinning like it should...
Hey love the vids. I have a 96 ford superduty rollback. I noticed it was losing power. about a week ago it died. I had the batteries checked and they we're weak. I got new batteries. Now the truck idles fine if it's not moving. However, if you drive it a few miles it runs all the fuel out of the bowl and dies. after spinning it a few times it will crank back up but it keeps doing this over and over I've already put a new mechanical pump in it and checked the lift pump. Any suggestions???
edit: I think it may be the check level oil-stick fitting on the side of the oil pan, may turn out to be an easy fix compared to removing motor. +DieselTechRon I do not know what is leaking, but it is leaking badly. The gas station that sold me the truck said it is the oil pan, so that means removing the motor to fix it. I had to replace my pressure washer engine so now I can clean off the motor. I will probably end up spending $2k for motor remove/ replace to fix oil pan leak. I knew this when I bought the truck/ '96 F250 7.3. No problem, someone has to do- give some care to this truck, call it a truck rescue. PS drip drip drip drip front region of motor, not rear.
Ron was a true journeyman of his trade, his knowledge and passion inspire not only myself but other 7.3 owners to keep our trucks going! I watch Ron’s videos and always give a thumbs up👍R.I.P. Ron 🔧
Man, I miss Ron. No stupid intro, no awful music, no wasted time. Ron was all business, a blue collar straight shooter that this world is in desperate need of.
Every Ford diesel mechanic should aspire to be like Ron.
A true legend!! You are definitely missed, you would be amazed at how many trucks you have helped fix from heaven!! Rest in peace and thank you for sharing so much knowledge.
Lee, brother you are sooo right my friend. I'm a owner of a 2000 F-350 7.3l and still own it and still runs great. I was new to Ron's channel when the accident happened, my heart sunk! Ron was soon the only one who i watched for his expertise on the workings of diesel trucks. I really miss this guy, almost makes me cry just thinking about it 😢. Gone way to early 😢 😞 Have a Blessed night my friend. ~Jay~
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RIP diesel tech Ron. Very helpful videos. Your dearly missed.
Ron was killed in a car crash last year.
I’m seriously sad. 😢 good dude
@Patrick Baptist fuck off
@@Hungdunglow ss@z
Well dam that sucks
For removing the oil lines, in a pinch for time I just bought a door panel removal tool from the parts store and ground out between the "forks" to make it wide enough to slide over the fitting. Worked like a charm for $10
RIP - may your soul & channel live forever Ron. You are still helping people. Thanks
Once again, Ron to the rescue with a perfect laymens delivery on the 7.3 HPOP I relied on your info years ago when I struggled with the 6.0
RIP Ron. Many years later, you are still teaching this old dog a new trick. I never knew you, but thanks.
damnit, every time, literally every time i need help looking up something i come back to Ron. No disrespect at all, i just get so sad when the only person that i feel understands what im dealing with or can answer my question based on some off handed comment he makes during a video is Ron. I wish you were still with us, bless you and your children, you wont be forgotten.
Reviewing this to get ready to reseal my hpop. Hopefully DTR videos stay on here forever. Miss your content and you, sir. Thanks always and prayers for your family.
How I miss this man every single day 😪 Ron was "the guy", you've taught me so much Ron. I often think about how your family is doing, I hope they're doing well 🙏 RIP Brother. 🕊🕊🕊
Thanks for helping me keep my 7.3 going Ron! You are the man sharing your expert knowledge and experience to all of the DIY'ers.
He will live forever in our hearts
A library closed with Ron’s passing. Thank God his books (videos) live on. RIP and condolences to his family and all that knew him.
Absolutely loved the 7.3L I had in a work truck 20 yrs ago!
Still saving our a$$es even after you’re gone. Thanks Ron RIP
Mr. Ron, I appreciate your video. I'm about to attempt this undertaking on my 7.3. My daughter and I are watching this video and studying other instructions to get a good grasp on everything and I found this extremely helpful. I'm the kind of fella that always ends up holding some little part at the end of my job going; where the heck this come from... It's fellas like you with these videos that save our butts out here. Thanks again. Cant wait to break something else so I can learn more..
Excellent Video on Removal and Replacement of 7.3 HPOP!! Straightforward and to the Point. I Hope Someone Special to You is being rewarded for the Instructions You give here. Rest In Pease Brother. MDL
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and having the patience to explain every detail. R.i.p.
I really like all of the description in this video. Both spoken and captioned. Wish a lot of other guys would do more of that.
Ok good nofgt
Thanks Ron. I really enjoy your videos. Im a service advisor at an indy and watch all of them. I look forward to the 7.3 videos as I own a 96 and the way you present tech knowhow and tech tips are awesome....thanks again
Ron, Thanks for the great videos I have a lot more confidence tackling these jobs after seeing your videos. GREAT JOB THANKS
Rip. It was a pleasure working alongside you at fiesta for the short time i was there.
@Patrick Baptist great guy, not selfish in anyway.
Miss you Ron, I wish I could have had you work on my truck. Your videos are great!
From one mechanic to another, very good job explaining
A great man lives on through his many shares of his works.
1:02 I thought those tools just came out and were futuristic, this guy had it 9 years ago
Thank you for all the great 7.3 videos!
Ron's videos are still helping out in 2021!!
DieselTechRon =SUBSTANTIAL
Rest In Peace 🙏 🕊 DieselTechRon
Thank you very much
From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
i miss this guy, he help me out a lot with my 04 f250 6.0
I miss Ron love watching him work nicest guy ever
Thanks for the video. Your spot on with all the tools. Took me about 2 hours to remove it. Thanks
He was the best. Best videos on UA-cam
Thank you so much Ron, much respect to your family you saved me today.
Thank you for your knowledge Sr. Now I know where to go for tutorial videos about my newer truck.
However it makes me miss my '72 dodge truck with a 318. I could sit in the radiator and touch every part in it.
Keep up the good work.
RIP! Excellent video great step by step instructions. I just completed mine truck today.
Thanks for your time Ron this will help so much.
Excellent video. Thanks for the upload Ron.
God bless you for making this video. Nice haircut. You look sharp.
Great video. RIP Ron, you will be missed
Still helping me today Nov 2022..this was invaluable to me. 🙂
Ron is a true GOAT and second to none!!!!
Awesome video! Helped me do the hpop on my 03 e350 van. Well almost done got all the bolts out the pump wiggles but can't get it out yet.
Great video Ron... I really enjoy your videos makes me wish i worked on powerstrokes more often, its a rare occasion when i do.
Note for those attempting this job:
-The Snap On 1 1/8 deep well socket is one, if not the only, socket that can remove the IPR probe. The end of the probe has a length/OD that clashes with the inside of most other deep well socket brands.
-It will likely take multiple cycles of your engine turning over before it will start. And even after it starts, the next time you go to start it, it may struggle again. It takes about 50 miles to really get all of the air out of these oil lines to insure smooth starting. I have seen it clear up in less, just give it time.
-Use this time to clean out your EBP sensor (connected to the cover plate that you remove to access the pump drive gear bolt). Be careful of damaging the diaphragm in the sensor. The tube it connects to also gets clogged with soot.
-Oil your O rings before install.
-Recheck your torque on the two rear bolts that mount the HPOP after you torque the drive gear. This drive gear bolt once torqued can pull the HPOP in tighter, and then required the rear bolts to be re torqued.
Jesus are you serious. I went to harbor freight and got a 1 1/8 half inch drive impact socket, and yes it is not long enough to seat on the IPR. All i had to do was drill out the inside of the socket so it would slide past the IPR stem further.... sometimes thinking works.
Everything else you commented on was valuable info tho.
I used a Craftsman deep 1 1/8" (from back in the day when they were made in the USA) and it worked fine, actually had depth to spare. The last sentence of your comment doesn't make any sense, how the hell is tightening the drive gear bolt going to "pull the HPOP in tighter" ???? If the drive gear bolt pulled the gear tight against the walls of the HPOP reservoir (which is what would have to happen if it were to pull the pump tighter) the gear wouldn't turn !!! All tightening the gear bolt does, is pull the gear tight to the pump shaft, it has nothing to do with the mounting of the pump.
Do yourself a favor and put a piece of tape around the metal tube that he loosens the nut on @ 7:15 to keep it from sliding down the tube. Mine slid down into the pedestal that holds the A/C compressor, MAJOR pain in the ass to retrieve it !! Actually, this whole job was a pain in the ass !
Ron you are/were an amazing guy. Anyone doing this job i removed fuel bowl instead of spyder. It comes out just as easy. My stock one leaked. So I put a T500 in. Kept core. I also prefilled reservoir so it starts much faster. RIP RON.
It’s a shame you’re no longer with us Ron😔 You’ve made lots of us more mechanically capable.
Very Nice Video. Thanks for upload and taking the time to help us.
Amazing Guy !!!!!! Ron , thanks for the great vids, RIP
great vedeo crap work!! needs easy and relaxing this guy is really good mechanic cheers from Norway
Very detailed and informative video. Thanks!
Thanks for the pecience to record and post videos like this saves $$$$ and ford should reconpence you and other posters like you.
Great video. Will definitely come in handy. Thanks Ron r.i.p.
rest in peace diesel tech Ron.
you are very missed :(
Just you. Make sure the volume is up on UA-cam, then check your speakers. Gets me everytime
oh im sorry great video and good job we need more like this online! easy job easy in and easy out! take your time and do it right!
Ron thanks for the video if you hadn't made I would of never been up to the task of doing the work my self you saved me a bunch $ keep them coming
+Sergio Escamilla yah buddy
Thanks for your help miss ya
Excellent video
RIP Ron....and thank you
Thx to. Ron. I got my 7.3. N i think these is the problem. Thx Ron. RIP..
just had this go bad in my 2001 f450. $1700 to replace. Not a cheap repair and hopefully the injectors are still good.
thank you, very help
Did you have to reservice the HPOP after you reinstalled it?
Such a shame.His videos made things easy.r.i.p,diesel Ron
My HPOP came apart and shot all of the pump parts into the valley of the motor. I was wondering is this a common problem or just a random issue? Also, what would cause this? I have not removed the pump yet to see if there was any type of failure in the housing.
Dirty part? That's what you got out if it? The internal looked spotless to me. I almost never clean a part externally unless the internal area is contaminated. I do always clean the entire engine and engine bay once I'm done.
I have a 2002 7.3 and it just started bogging down and shut off. it won't start at all now. I changed my cam shaft position sensor and icp also my idm. i made a fitting to go where the icp goes and put air to it and you can feel air from the oil fill tube and the oil reservoir up top. you can also hear it bubbling in there. bad o ring somewhere?
i need to reseal the fuel bowl and hpop on my 7.3. Would you recommend leaving the bowl off for more clearance to work on the hpop?
Great video! Any tips on putting it all back together or starting up the truck once the HPOP is in. I just did mine and I have cranked it over for a total of about 8 minutes (stopping every 20 sec) and still no start...not even a sputter. Got a few bubbles out of the HPOP reservoir every time I open it. No sign of any leaks, topped up the oil rail through the ICP hole and still nothing. Is there a special startup procedure after all this is done?
Ron, great video. My question is do I need to empty out the reservoir before removing the HPOP
I am working on a 98 7.3. With an oil leak at the high pressure fuel pump. Would you just change out the gasket if the engine is a Reviv rebuild and trust the pump. It was a complete motor they bought.
How deep is the socket you're using? I've tried using a regular and impact deep well on a e99 model and they are not deep enough for the IPR'S removal.
Hey Ron,
I'm having a big problem with my 2015 f450 6.7 powerstroke. The truck keeps blowing off the fuel return lines after the injectors. There is no blockage going back to the tank and the truck only has 12,000 miles. Ford serviced everything including fuel and air already. It's throwing a p0088 code. The dealership made it clear there is no def contamination but they are blaming me for bad fuel. We fueled 10 of my powerstrokes that day at the same pump and no problems with any others whatsoever. I took a sample of the fuel out of the 2015 f450 and I'm going to get it tested. They also said they had it fixed 2 times and I drove 2 miles from the dealership and the lines blew off again. This happened 2 times in a row. Trucks been in for 3 weeks and today they are removing fuel tank and looking for metal shavings in tank. What can I do?
Still helpful 07/24 👍 when I need to replace my hpop
What socket is that you pulled the ipr out with I can't find it on the snap on website
Hey I have a question. It looks like my 7.3 is leaking oil down the back of the oil pan extremely slow it's not even dripping on the ground. Looks like some oil might be dripping down my oil filter also. Do you have any points on where to look for the leak? I also have a coolant leak at the same time I already found that. Please give me some pointers on where the oil might be leaking. Thank you
thank you
I have changed the plug with no problems
a shop told me I have leak in my HPOP, but they don't work on diesels. how can I tell if I need do what you did in this video or just replace the o-rings like in the other HPOP video?
Right on
I enjoyed that
Great video👍
Amazing how "ALL" mechanics just leave everything filthy🤯
I just can't work that way🤨
I change my high pressure oil pump and my truck does not turn on that you think it happened?
what year is this job on a 2003 7.3? from looking at this video it looks like the one i have 03? i am glad you dont have to remove the valley pan i heard you had too? or maybe thats wrong to do?
Ron is the top gun
What should I do if I get antifreeze down in my access hole for hpop? Should I just drain oil out? Or can I just take off the filter and flush oil down through there? Or what do I do!! Ahhhhhh!!!!
Ron, would it be easier to remove fuel bowl?
Would these hpop connections be the same on a obs 7.3.
Hey buddy was that leaking down the front of the motor as wel?
PS what are you standing on? I have to stand on a chair or some kind of stool as these trucks are pretty high. This is my first truck, 2001 F350 4x4 7.3L Lariate Crew Cab, and I love it. Only thing I don't really like is that rides like a tank, very rough, the guys hate it, esspecially the guys in the back, LOL. They hit the roof with their heads if they don't buckle up. NAWLIN's (New Orleans), Louisiana roads are pretty rough, even in the populated areas. Thanks again, Keith
if you look on amazon you can look for what they call a tip side creeper. they help out a lot. hope this helps.
I'm thinking of buying a truck that the HPOP went out on. If it went out, can it cause engine damage?
hi Ron i have a 01..f250. 7.3. it stop in the middle of the road i change all sensors , injector cup and orings on injectors new wiring harness pulled the glow plugs and turn the motor to avoid hydrolock and the motor is just dragging...i tested the batteries were good i replaced the starter and it is still dragging so i tried to pull the dip stick it was hard to pull after i got it out to check the oil it wouldn't go back in like it blocked... what do you think the reason could be the motor not spinning like it should...
Sadly, Ron is unable to answer this from heaven :(
Ron, VERY nicely done video thank you.
I am a new 7.3 owner. Would removing the fuel filter assembly be of any help on a job like this?
More easy taking out the fuel filter case… you don’t need dealing with the turbo
good
Hey love the vids. I have a 96 ford superduty rollback. I noticed it was losing power. about a week ago it died. I had the batteries checked and they we're weak. I got new batteries. Now the truck idles fine if it's not moving. However, if you drive it a few miles it runs all the fuel out of the bowl and dies. after spinning it a few times it will crank back up but it keeps doing this over and over I've already put a new mechanical pump in it and checked the lift pump. Any suggestions???
Oil cooler leaking? I have a video on that.
edit: I think it may be the check level oil-stick fitting on the side of the oil pan, may turn out to be an easy fix compared to removing motor.
+DieselTechRon I do not know what is leaking, but it is leaking badly. The gas station that sold me the truck said it is the oil pan, so that means removing the motor to fix it. I had to replace my pressure washer engine so now I can clean off the motor. I will probably end up spending $2k for motor remove/ replace to fix oil pan leak. I knew this when I bought the truck/ '96 F250 7.3. No problem, someone has to do- give some care to this truck, call it a truck rescue. PS drip drip drip drip front region of motor, not rear.
poquito mas que rebien very very thanks