E450 7.3 Injector work. Any tips?
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E450 7.3 Injector work. Any tips?
Try to remove VC's and injectors on this 7.3 in an E450. Anyone got any tips on access and removal-installation on this tight quarters E series. Was really hoping not to have to do all this work but it is what it is. Any tips, pointers or anything else would be much appreciated! Thanks
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I did it on my Van ....Not fun....But I am Big ...think Offensive Lineman..but I posted it here on this site.....other people suggested other methods but I guarantee they are small people.....I am not....good luck..here is my adventure...http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/...cement-205113/
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Thank you for responding. I'm not big but old and decrepit. Have many issues so I am sure they will apply.. lol Checking it out now. Just got the passenger VC off. What a job that was. Worked on vans years ago with a lot smaller power plants. Man, this thing is so tight I almost don't see how they even got it in. Drivers side wasn't to bad but. Thanks for posting.
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the main thing is to drain the HPOP system ......then after you install the new O-rings you bathe them in oil Individually and install each one according to Factory Specs.... I used a Maple drift to seat the injectors....then I Torqued them.....that's it ....Small & Agile guys take off the solenoid on top of injector # 3 and # 5 ....But I am way too **** for that.....what if one of those tiny screws fell inside the engine....That's All I can say about that....
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the main thing is to drain the HPOP system ......then after you install the new O-rings you bathe them in oil Individually and install each one according to Factory Specs.... I used a Maple drift to seat the injectors....then I Torqued them.....that's it ....Small & Agile guys take off the solenoid on top of injector # 3 and # 5 ....But I am way too **** for that.....what if one of those tiny screws fell inside the engine....That's All I can say about that....
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Sorry, I thought I had. Been reading so many things forget which ones I have a hadn't. I managed to get it out. Had to creative with some tools but got it done. Thank you for your time and replies!
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Hey ..I am so glad I could help.........ALOT of people Talk the Talk....But believe me I will be making the walk soon.....for the Second time ....
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