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May 25, 2019 | 12:56 PM

cjgray1974

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Died along side highway

Hey all. I tried searching but I can’t seem to find what I’m looking for. Sitting along side the road waiting for my buddy to come with a trailer.

Truck died. Lost oil pressure. When I got stopped on the shoulder there was oil all down the side and under my truck. My first thought was a HPOP line but there was no oil in the valley.

I know there are plugs in the oil rail but is there anything else on the back side of the engine that can dump oil that fast.

Thanks

May 25, 2019 | 01:08 PM

Hussler

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Yes, on the oil rail there are plugs at the rear of the engine, one on each bank with o-rings. I'll see if I can find a picture.

May 25, 2019 | 01:09 PM

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oil rail plugs will dump it real fast.
if they are original get new plugs, re designed and last longer

May 25, 2019 | 01:29 PM

Hussler

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Here is a YouTube video that might help, if that's the issue ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1VT...ature=youtu.be
It's says a F150 but is really the 7.3.

Couldn't find the actual picture on rear of engine showing the plugs yet.

May 25, 2019 | 01:31 PM

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The oil dipstick tube flange could be a suspect as well. Not up high like you are describing, but can cause a big oil loss in short order.

May 25, 2019 | 01:53 PM

cjgray1974

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The oil dipstick tube flange could be a suspect as well. Not up high like you are describing, but can cause a big oil loss in short order.

Thanks guys. That helps. I stoped to fuel up and checked the oil and all is good. This truck hasn’t used any oil in the 5 years I’ve owned it. 20 miles later I’m setting on the side of the road. All the oil underneath the truck. Lol

It’s mostly on the driver side high up and splattered everywhere.

My other truck is leaking at the dipstick flange and was supposed to start on that this afternoon when we got back. Changing the oil pan out while I’m at it cause it is rusted bad and flaking.