EBPV delete
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Molon Labe
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EBPV delete
While my turbo is out I decided to delete the EBPV. I removed the butterfly and rod, & pounded in some 3/4 inch freeze plugs.
Are there any mods that need to be done to the pedestal, or can I just leave it the EBPV plunger unhooked? It's not leaking, but will it leak if left unhooked? Or do I have to gut it and tig weld the oil gallery's
Are there any mods that need to be done to the pedestal, or can I just leave it the EBPV plunger unhooked? It's not leaking, but will it leak if left unhooked? Or do I have to gut it and tig weld the oil gallery's
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Molon Labe
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From: Alaska
Or at least someones opinion on how they did the delete. Sounds good to me!
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Marseilles IL
Good idea with the plugs. I wish I thought of that. I went the more expensive route because of convience and I figured a little extra flow couldnt hurt. I did nothing to the pedistal and I have had no problems. Its been mabe 2 months since I did it. Mine whistles a little more out the exhaust now, I'm sure yours will too. It seems like my EGT's went down a tiny bit also. Living in Florida the EBPV is dead weight for you.
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From: Stevens Point, WI
No need to do anything to the pedestal, you don't even need to unplug the wires.
However wouldn't it suck to do all the work and then have the pedestal start to leak after a month or so?
Here is my tear down and inspection of the pedestal:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...take-note.html
However wouldn't it suck to do all the work and then have the pedestal start to leak after a month or so?
Here is my tear down and inspection of the pedestal:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...take-note.html
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Molon Labe
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No need to do anything to the pedestal, you don't even need to unplug the wires.
However wouldn't it suck to do all the work and then have the pedestal start to leak after a month or so?
Here is my tear down and inspection of the pedestal:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...take-note.html
However wouldn't it suck to do all the work and then have the pedestal start to leak after a month or so?
Here is my tear down and inspection of the pedestal:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...take-note.html
unfortunately due to recent financial cut backs, I'm forced to go the cheap route. 
I may however duplicate your work on my spare pedestal, and rebuild the spare turbo over the next few months just to have ready if the need should arise.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Wellington, Co
As usual, lot's of great answers. I was thinking how great it was to have, able to use the ebpv as an exhaust brake, but then keep reading warnings about possible valve float from the back pressure. The decel feature wasn't that impressive anyway. Plus I might solve a nagging oil leak.
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From: Montana
I keep going back and forth to delete or not. I live in Montana and we sometimes get cold. the valve would be nice. but the oil leak isn't flowing, but its not dry either. there is a hose clamp keeping it open right now (that is the way I bought the rig)
did the delete in my truck, but now I have a van.
I am either doing a pedistal rebuild or delete.
did the delete in my truck, but now I have a van.
I am either doing a pedistal rebuild or delete.
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I had my X running the other day while moving stuff around storage. I could hear the motor rev up some when the valve should have been shutting but that was it. No lights, no funny sounds, and the 7.3 warmed up just fine without the valve while idling away in the corner.
Frank: I didn't do anything to fancy with the pedestal. Just plugged the oil port which doesn't really need to be done and plugged the actuator arm hole. I mentioned the oil port hole could be drilled, tapped, and plugged as well if no tig is handy. I even thought if a guy had some ball bearings laying around you could find the right size to fit in the hole and then just punch the metal around the hole in a few spots to hold the ball in.
Pulling the turbo isn't much fun, I would get it all done the first time so no worries later on.
Frank: I didn't do anything to fancy with the pedestal. Just plugged the oil port which doesn't really need to be done and plugged the actuator arm hole. I mentioned the oil port hole could be drilled, tapped, and plugged as well if no tig is handy. I even thought if a guy had some ball bearings laying around you could find the right size to fit in the hole and then just punch the metal around the hole in a few spots to hold the ball in.
Pulling the turbo isn't much fun, I would get it all done the first time so no worries later on.
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if was an offer to me, that is very nice of you. I will consider it when the time comes.
my turbo stuff is on hold as i dont have 4 wheel drive right now cause of my transfer case is fubared (quigley converstion van) so I need to figure that out. just more stuff to add to the list that cost $.
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Molon Labe
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I'm basically laid off from work, so my budget just got real tight. I'll take my time rebuilding my spare turbo and pedestal for future needs.
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