EBPV Question
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EBPV Question
This may be a redundant question, however while searching I was unable to find the answer.
I don't know alot about these PS engines, so please correct me where I am wrong and add any education that you have.
The EBPV is a butterfly type valve in the downpipe, that can sometimes stick in a semi-closed position, thus restricting exhaust air flow? The wiring for this thing is the black 2-wire connector mounted directly beneath the turbo inlet?
My questions are:
1. If I leave this wiring plug unplugged does that ensure that the EBPV will remain in the fully open position?
2. Does this valve/wiring have any connection to fuel or boost?
I don't have any guages, nor any mods, but my truck seems pretty weak......
If you read my past last tuesday, I threw 2 new batteries in this morning and it started right up........we'll see if it starts in the morning.
Thanks in advance for your input and advice
S. Keith
I don't know alot about these PS engines, so please correct me where I am wrong and add any education that you have.
The EBPV is a butterfly type valve in the downpipe, that can sometimes stick in a semi-closed position, thus restricting exhaust air flow? The wiring for this thing is the black 2-wire connector mounted directly beneath the turbo inlet?
My questions are:
1. If I leave this wiring plug unplugged does that ensure that the EBPV will remain in the fully open position?
2. Does this valve/wiring have any connection to fuel or boost?
I don't have any guages, nor any mods, but my truck seems pretty weak......
If you read my past last tuesday, I threw 2 new batteries in this morning and it started right up........we'll see if it starts in the morning.
Thanks in advance for your input and advice
S. Keith
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well i guess if it was stuck partially when you unplugged it, it could of stayed that way.
look under the ebpv housing on the exhaust side of the turbo just before the dp. you will see underneath where a little tab hits a stop when in the fully opened position. check to make sure they are making contact then you will know its full open and we can go from there.
wont hurt anything leaving it unplugged. it just wont actuate when the oil is cold and close thus helping the truck warm up. its a piecer of a set up anyways.
look under the ebpv housing on the exhaust side of the turbo just before the dp. you will see underneath where a little tab hits a stop when in the fully opened position. check to make sure they are making contact then you will know its full open and we can go from there.
wont hurt anything leaving it unplugged. it just wont actuate when the oil is cold and close thus helping the truck warm up. its a piecer of a set up anyways.
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There's a relatively simple mod to do away with the whole valve if you're interested. I watched it being done on mine and I'm sure lots of people here could give you a play by play on how to do it yourself. I wouldn't think you would really have any use for it way down in Texas anyway.
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Hey Cuda_Jim, This seems like a great easy alternative to actually buying an exhaust brake system. Are there any major concerns doing this? Is the shaft and butterfly stong enough to handle that much presure at say 2500-3000 RPM?
Originally Posted by Cuda_jim
Works pretty good for an exhaust brake. If you tow heavy, or in hilly areas it will save your brakes, maybe even your butt. 
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Originally Posted by TransplantX
Hey Cuda_Jim, This seems like a great easy alternative to actually buying an exhaust brake system. Are there any major concerns doing this? Is the shaft and butterfly stong enough to handle that much presure at say 2500-3000 RPM?
Try this
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...brake-mod.html
You need to add a TC lockup too.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/lc/lc.ph...2Ftclockup.pdf
Good read
http://www.imdl.gatech.edu/ljthawk/h.../exh_brake.htm
Last edited by Cuda_jim; Sep 14, 2006 at 05:09 PM.