We have been doing Off Road Related tech videos for a while now at Busted Knuckle Films. We decided to start covering some Diesel Tech as well with our new Series called Tow Rig Tech. On this episode we are installing some 380hp single shot injectors into our 2002 7.3 Powerstroke. This seemed like a difficult task but really isn't that bad at all.

 

Thank you for doing this video and posting it. Very well done and provides clear guidance on everything that needs to be done on an injector swap.

 

Yep!!! Thanx!!

Denny

 

I can appreciate the effort and time it takes to do up a video like this. Thank you for documenting the process for those of that will be doing this in the future.

Although, I am so glad I bought the truck I did and not something that was run like this truck has been.

 

Usually I cringe when I see videos like these posted, as often times there's a decent amount of wrong information.

Having watched this one, I can say that it's very well done. Some little things I noticed that some might not:

- The intercooler pipes are being removed the CORRECT way. Notice how the boots are left on the pipe, and removed at the intercooler and at the spider. This makes re-attachment more reliable and less chance of blowing an intercooler boot later.
- Check the copper washer. It's rare, but sometimes those get left in. Good attention to detail there.
- Check injector cups. Another great tip while you have it all apart.
- Very good tip on swapping glow plugs and UVC harness, and inspecting the UVC harness if not replacing (50 cent mod). Do it right the first time!
- Lubing up the o-rings prior to installing the injectors is important. Good job on putting that in the video.
- Evacuate the cylinders. Most important tip in the video.
- Hold the chip in with tape or something similar. That's always a good idea since the chip can pop out if it's not secured, and will stall the truck.

Nicely done on the tutorial. Overall I think you hit most everything you need.

One little tip I always give on reinstalling injectors: Use a straight edge or level (anything that is long enough to go over all 4 injectors) and make sure that all injectors are seated evenly. Do this before tightening the hold-down bolt. If one injector is sticking up above the others, you don't have it seated all the way.

I really enjoyed watching the video. Brought back old memories.