7.3 Powerstroke Build List

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A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is made up of 5 characters- 1 letter followed by 4 digits. The letter of an OBDII code identifies the location of the fault code (i.e. P- Powertrain). The first digit indicates where it is a generic code or a manufacturer specific code. The second digit indicates the subsystem (i.e. 7= transmission). The last two digits are the fault description.

With this information you can easily determine what system to troubleshoot without knowing the exact code description, however we took it a step further and have provided you with a master DTC code reference list below. Additionally, we have provided you with a master list of transfer case control module (TCCM) codes as well.

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Below are common check engine light trouble codes for the Ford Powerstroke diesel. This list has been updated to includes Powerstroke diesel diagnostic trouble codes. At Thoroughbred Diesel we are a real diesel performance and repair shop that offers free advice. Call us at 1-859-737-4966 with any questions you may have about your diesel. We are a authorized Cummins dealer, call us for diesel parts:

This is the parts list for the needed parts to install a bare long block. Please open the file and save it to the computer being used so it can be printed off if needed to order parts. The list can then be compared to the body of the post with all the pics for visual reference of needed parts.

My parts department shows a part number for an enhanced long block (BC3Z-6006-E). When this number was put through it reverted back to a regular long block with no gaskets. At the time of this article I could not get a long block with the gasket kit supplied. This is to help out with anyone who gets a long block and wonders what it has and does not have as of 3/28/2012.

Front view: comes with front crank seal but no pulley (red arrow) and primary water pump. Equipped with CMP sensor (green arrow). I am not overly fond of the wiring retainers for the harness going to the CMP sensor.

This engine comes with glow plugs. There is a serious shake up involving these glow plugs. The old one is on the bottom and the new style is on top. Please reference this article to help determine proper glow plug usage if needed. 6.7L glow plug pdf

I have been taking the bolts out of the brackets and parts of the valve covers and putting them right back in their spot, but it is time consuming. So I made a diagram of where they go. Here are the bolts where they should be.

Again, nice job!. I needed this a week or so ago and had a bad time remembering where all the fasteners correctly went. I am not familiar with this engine at all... unlike the Navistar engines. Nuff said.

Holy crap!!!! Brad, you need to be off the tools and be a service lit-parts lit writer! Every time you make up one of these i think to myself.... why the fuck cant ford or any manufacturer do this from day one????

Thanks for this, Brad... Excellent job. Wish I had this back in December - the last job I did for Ford was building up a 6.7 that someone had tried to drive through a lake bottom - water ingestion and all the chaos that erupts from there...

This torque to yield bolt will not accept much overtorque. I didn't feel my torque wrench click at the 20 or so foot pounds that the spec calls for, and one of my new bolts snapped off in the head. I don't know if it was distraction on my part, but I don't think I pulled it very bard... Just be careful torquing these bolts..

Properly re-manufactured with new parts. All 6.0 Long Blocks come standard with 250-4202 ARP head studs. Use the drop down list to select year model and any available upgrades that you might want.

We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you purchase Driven Break-In oil with your engine. It is the only diesel specific break in oil on the market. It can be purchased below. 4 Gallons can be ship with your engine with no additional shipping cost.

Choose the Warranty plan that is best for you. (Must select one)

In order to keep the cost of an engine to a minimum, we offer a one year Manufacturers Parts Warranty for NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

Parts and Labor Warranties on engines built in house at Asheville Engine, Inc. are available for an additional charge based on length of Warranty from 12 to 36 months..

All engines are built to the same high quality standards!

Ford OEM engines have a warranty through the Ford Motor Company. Do not choose one of these plans.

(Upgrade to Long Block only)

This upgrade is a special high performance valve job which is done to a set of O-ringed cylinder heads. It allows up to 20% more airflow, depending upon turbo size and other add-ons.

HIGH REV VALVE TRAIN UPGRADE includes a high rev valve spring set with retainers and thick walled heavy duty Chromoly push rods. For use in high rev applications up to 5,000 RPMs. When matched with the Asheville Engine Stage 2 Camshaft you can expect a smooth power curve. (Long block only)

* As of June 1, 2022, Mahle gaskets are on back-order so we will fill gasket orders with Ford OEM gasket sets. Due to supply issues, gasket brands may change without notice.

Complete gasket set with head gaskets to install our short block in your truck.

SHORT BLOCK GASKET SET comes with every gasket and seal needed to install an Asheville Engine short block, including head gaskets. (Price shipped with engine)

Mahle / Victor Reinz is the largest manufacturer of gaskets in the world today, manufacturing gaskets for virtually every engine manufacturer producing engines worldwide. With the best coverage on the planet, the Victor Reinz product offering covers over one million applications worldwide, including the Ford Motor Company.

(Short block only)

* As of June 1, 2022, Mahle gaskets are on back-order so we will fill gasket orders with Ford OEM gasket sets. Due to supply issues, gasket brands may change without notice. Complete gasket set with everything you need to install our long block in your truck.

LONG BLOCK GASKET SET comes with every gasket and seal needed to install an Asheville Engine Long Block (Price shipped with engine)

(Does not included head gaskets, head gaskets are already installed in long block).

Mahle / Victor Reinz is the largest manufacturer of gaskets in the world today, producing gaskets for virtually every engine manufacturer producing engines worldwide, including the Ford Motor Company.

(Long Block only)

CT-2 is a metallic ceramic coating for use on ferrous and non ferrous substrates to optimize thermal management of parts subject to heat. Designed for use in combustion chambers and on piston tops.

Advantages:

Protective to above 2000F, Survives bending and flexing, Corrosion resistant to most solvents, fuels, and various chemicals (excluding acids or alkalis), Highly resistant to thermal shock, Can be polished to chrome like finish, Low cure temperature, Resists effects of detonation.

Corrosion Protection

Heat Resistant

* Recommended as an add-on to the High Performance Package when exceeding 650 horsepower

100% Made in the USA

Forged connecting rods are honed to factory specifications and produced to fit factory pistons with no clearancing required

Known to handle 1750+ HP

6.0 Ford Powerstroke engine. Properly remanufactured with new parts. Whether you want a basic, stock replacement or something that can handle more workload, our $5,495. long block is built to handle from 325 (stock) horsepower, up to 650 HP without any major modifications.

Because everyone has different needs and a different budget, you can choose between a 12-month, 24-month and 36-month Warranty. Every 6.0 Powerstroke engine comes with our basic 12 month Warranty which covers defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months. In addition, you can get full coverage for parts and labor for up to 36 months on all of our short block and long block engines built in house.

If supply chain issues cause shortages of the brands that we normally use, Asheville Engine, Inc. reserves the right to use different brands of products, which are made of the same materials and are the same quality as the brands named in our descriptions.

For reference, Shipping costs for engines are listed at the bottom of our PRODUCTS page but are automatically calculated when you check out on our CART page. The rates listed are for shipments to commercial addresses within business districts. Residential shipping, shipments to rural areas or farms are charged more (Usually $200.00). Call for pricing on shipments to Alaska, Hawaii and International shipments.

Additionally, Asheville Engine also sells internal engine parts for repairs, gaskets set for installation as well as complete rebuild kits for 6.0 Powerstroke diesel engines. For parts, follow this link

There are two main ways to upgrade the intake system on your 7.3 Powerstroke. One way is to install a cold air intake. Cold air intakes are a relatively inexpensive way to increase airflow into the engine. This helps turbo efficiency and can lead to gains of up to 15 horsepower. The other method for upgrading your intake system is to get an intercooler upgrade kit like the Banks intercooler upgrade kit for the 7.3 Powerstroke. The Banks kit includes a larger, higher-efficiency, all-aluminum end kit, which is generally far superior to the stock plastic versions. An intercooler upgrade will also help airflow through your engine and provide increases in both power and fuel economy.

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