Notices
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L) Diesel Topics Only

bad injector pump symptoms ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 31, 2015 | 12:22 PM
  #1  
norm805's Avatar
norm805
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: sisters or.
bad injector pump symptoms ?

Hi,my truck has just started sporadically not starting when warm.I tried pouring water on injector pump when this happened and it did start immediately.Looks like the "heat soak problem".Truck starts up right away cold.
Are there any other symptoms of the pump going bad?Truck has 164k on it pump is original. what is the average life span of a pump?

1990 f-250 7.3 e04d

Thanks----Norm
 
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2015 | 12:33 PM
  #2  
Macrobb's Avatar
Macrobb
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,860
Likes: 7
For best performance, pumps should be replaced about every 100K. They don't typically 'die' catastrophically, though... the timing just gets sloppier, and then you run into hard starting etc.
So, yes, you're right in there for time to replace it.
 
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2015 | 04:13 PM
  #3  
tjc transport's Avatar
tjc transport
i ain't rite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 65,505
Likes: 5,563
From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
Club FTE Gold Member
i average 150k miles out of injector pumps, and they are pretty much done by then
 
Reply
Old Jul 31, 2015 | 05:25 PM
  #4  
Chevy_Eater's Avatar
Chevy_Eater
Logistics Pro
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 4,221
Likes: 17
Yep, you're due.
 
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2015 | 07:01 PM
  #5  
norm805's Avatar
norm805
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: sisters or.
Thanks you .

Norm
 
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2015 | 07:04 PM
  #6  
norm805's Avatar
norm805
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: sisters or.
Do you need to take all the injector lines totally off to install new pump?
 
Reply
Old Aug 1, 2015 | 10:58 PM
  #7  
southern-old-bold's Avatar
southern-old-bold
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
injectors

Originally Posted by norm805
Do you need to take all the injector lines totally off to install new pump?
Consider that if you leave the old injectors in with a new pump, that it won't be long before they shift to the top of your to-do list
 
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2015 | 07:03 AM
  #8  
tjc transport's Avatar
tjc transport
i ain't rite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 65,505
Likes: 5,563
From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
Club FTE Gold Member
yes you will need to remove all 8 injector lines, plus the inlet and return lines off the pump before removing it.
and as said above, if you are going to replace the injector pump, you should really also replace the injectors and put a return line kit on it at the same time or you will only be taking it back apart in a month or so to do it.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-3

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-5

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-9

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
Old Aug 2, 2015 | 09:50 AM
  #9  
norm805's Avatar
norm805
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: sisters or.
Thanks. Are injectors from a 1986 6.9 and 1990 7.3 the same ? I have old new injectors from when I had my 1986 6.9 .

Thanks again----Norm
 
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2015 | 05:47 PM
  #10  
tjc transport's Avatar
tjc transport
i ain't rite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 65,505
Likes: 5,563
From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
Club FTE Gold Member
yes, the 86 6.9 uses the same injectors as your 90 non turbo 7.3
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dioxippus
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
6
Nov 17, 2016 07:58 PM
duckyman
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
1
Jan 16, 2012 04:05 PM
riverrat41
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
7
Jan 25, 2009 10:00 AM
KillerF250
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
2
Aug 31, 2005 01:40 PM
lnghrnj
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Jan 31, 2004 10:00 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:04 PM.

story-0
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-4
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-8
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE