7.3 water pump problem
 

I was driving my 93 f-250 recently when the water pump shaft broke, dropping the fan into the shroud. What could have caused this, is it possible the pump locked up? What is involved in changing the water pump out, as in what else will have to be removed? Thanks in advance.

Did the shaft break or the fan just unscrew from the pump.

Eletrical Problems
 

Hello to all, I Need help with a 2000 Ford F250 Lariat cc 7.3 diesel. When it rains the horn starts blowing the heater comes on and the inside lights come on all without the key being in the switch, I took the batteries loose to stop all problems . It only do it when it rains, can anyone please tell me where to start?

not a moderator but I'll say it anyways sorry if its not my place.

First wrong section your looking for the powerstroke section. I think two forums up for your year,
And second dont hyjack threads start a new one in the proper section.
hope you figure out your horn
and sorry 302grabber

I believe the shaft has broke off.

I'm sorry Turbill, didn't mean to step on anyones toes. It's my first time trying to post but i will get it thanks.

no problem nava just looking to help

If the shaft broke off, you have no choice but to replace it. As to why it would break, beats the hell out of me, unless it locked up real hard all of a sudden. Check to make sure its the pump shaft that actually broke, and not the fan clutch. I'm trying to remember what it looks like... but the fan clutch attaches to the water pump, and the fan attaches to the fan clutch (I think thats how it is). Another possibility is that one of the fan blades is broke or bent, and that threw the balance off and the vibration broke the shaft.

As far as replacing it, do a search, there are plenty of threads with good directions. One thing to note, watch out for the bolt lengths, depending on the water pump, some are shorter than others for the ones that penetrate the timing cover. If those are replaced with longer ones, they can contact the timing gears. The new pump will have directions, and I know there is a picture on here if you search for it.

is there anything wrong wit the rad. or fan? were u leaking coolant before? if so the pump houseing was most likly cracked this happened on my 5.0

Steering Problems
 

Navasota- Hello to all, I Need help with a 2000 Ford F250 Lariat cc 7.3 diesel. I had all new ball joints put on and now the truck has a lot of play in the steering, it is hard to keep it in the lane when driving are if i hit a bump. what else could this be? my wife is scared to drive with this happening. If you have any imformation it will be greatly appreciated,Thanks

Navasota,

You will get much more help in the correct forum for your truck, this forum is for the PRE POWERSTROKE diesels. i.e. pre 1994.5 ...

You want these two forums: 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel or Super Duty & Heavy Duty

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