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Mar 31, 2017 | 11:10 PM

Wwalker

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7.3 power loss

I have a 97 7.3 turbo psd and I have no take off power and it acts like it's loads up at around 2300 rpms when it acts loaded up it's blowing blue smoke any ideas?

Apr 1, 2017 | 06:33 PM

buzz1964

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power loss

sounds like your turbo is about done

Apr 2, 2017 | 03:15 PM

NumberDummy

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I have a 97 7.3 turbo psd and I have no take off power and it acts like it's loads up at around 2300 rpms when it acts loaded up it's blowing blue smoke any ideas?

You're asking this question in the wrong forum, this forum is for 500 and larger series trucks.

Please ask questions in the 1994.4-1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel forum.

Apr 3, 2017 | 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NumberDummy

You're asking this question in the wrong forum, this forum is for 500 and larger series trucks.

Please ask questions in the 1994.4-1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel forum.

Handled that for the OP.

No power, blue smoke, x2 on turbo as a suspect. Bearing and seal issue perhaps.

Apr 3, 2017 | 08:00 PM

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Have you checked your fuel filter lately? Any black residue? If so, then the injector orings are probably due for a change. A stutter at ~2300 rpm is a classic indicator of such