Turbo Charger lube

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02-06-2014, 11:09 AM

saawwzaal

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Turbo Charger lube

I have a '97 7.3L. From where does the turbo charger receive it's lubrication?

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02-06-2014, 11:21 AM

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It gets engine oil pumped up through the block into the turbo pedestal. It then goes through the pedestal into the journal bearings. It exits through the pedestal back into the block.

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02-06-2014, 11:38 AM

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Thanks for the explanation!

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02-06-2014, 12:27 PM

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Just realized you are new to FTE. Welcome.

Can you post up some pictures of your truck? We love pictures around here!

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02-06-2014, 03:52 PM

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Welcome x2 and Phil is correct.

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