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Article No.
95-10-07
  • LOW OUTPUT - DAMAGED OIL PICK-UP OR DAMAGED/MISSING O-RING SEAL - VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI TURBO DIESEL
  • ROUGH IDLE - DAMAGED OIL PICK-UP OR DAMAGED O-RING SEAL - VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI TURBO DIESEL
Publication Date: MAY 22, 1995

LIGHT TRUCK: 1994-95 F SUPER DUTY, F-250, F-350
1995 E-250, E-350

This TSB is being republished in its entirety to include 1995 E-250/350 models.

ISSUE:

Some vehicles may exhibit a poor idle quality and/or low output after the engine returns to idle speed.  This may be caused by a damaged oil pick-up tube assembly or a missing or damaged O-ring seal on the oil pick-up tube causing high Injection Control Pressures (ICPs).

ACTION:

If high ICPs are encountered, refer to the following Diagnostic Procedure to determine the cause of the concern.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

  1. Complete all the steps in the 1994-1/2 or 1995 DI Turbo Diesel Diagnostic Guide.  Repair any problems which may exist that are not ICP related before proceding with this procedure.
  2. Verify the vehicle has oil with the correct specification and the correct oil level.  If the oil quality or service interval is unknown, change the oil and fill with oil of known specification.  If the concern still exists, continue with this procedure.

    CAUTION: BE SURE THE VEHICLE IS IN "PARK" OR "NEUTRAL" WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED FOR THE REST OF THIS PROCEDURE.

  3. While the engine is idling, note the ICP reading on Rotunda New Generation Star (NGS) Tester (007-00500) or the ICP voltage at the Breakout Box (014-00950 104-pin, 014-00322 60-pin).
  4. Accelerate the engine to 3300 rpm.  If the engine is unable to reach 3300 rpm, this is the result of another failure.  Repair this condition before proceding with this procedure.
  5. ICP readings which increase above 1250 psi (1.75 volts) within 15 seconds may be caused by air being drawn into the high pressure oil system.
  6. Add an additional 2.8 L (3 qt) of oil to the crankcase (raising the oil level to 16 L (17 qt)).
  7. Raise the rear axle of the vehicle so the rear tires are approximately 10" off the ground to fully submerge the pickup tube.
  8. Accelerate the engine to 3300 rpm and monitor the ICP readings or ICP voltage.  If the ICP readings now stay below 1250 psi (1.75 volts), then there is a failure of the oil pick-up tube assembly.
  9. Reconnect the oil pan per the appropriate Service Manual.
  10. Reconnect the oil pick-up tube and inspect for damaged or missing O-ring.  Inspect the tube assembly for possible damage or cracks.
  11. Replace any defective parts as necessary.
  12. Fill the crankcase to the proper level (13.2 L (14 qt)), and retest the system to verify the ICP readings are now within specification.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
F4TZ-6626-A Gasket - Oil Pump Inlet
F4TZ-6622-A Screen And Tube Assembly

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:

NONE

SUPERSEDES:

95-07-10

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
951007A Perform Diagnostics As Outlined, Replace Oil Pick-up Tube Or O-ring And Retest ICP Pressure - 1995 F-Series And F-Super Duty With Automatic Transmission 11.2 Hrs.
951007B Perform Diagnostics As Outlined, Replace Oil Pick-up Tube Or O-ring And Retest ICP Pressure - 1994-95 F4X2 And F-Super Duty With Manual Transmission 10.6 Hrs.
951007C Perform Diagnostics As Outlined, Replace Oil Pick-up Tube Or O-ring And Retest ICP Pressure - 1994-95 F4X4 With Manual Transmission 11.7 Hrs.
951007D Perform Diagnostics As Outlined, Replace Oil Pick-up Tube Or O-ring And Retest ICP Pressure - 1995 Econoline 13.0 Hrs.
951007E Additional Time To Change Oil And Filter 0.3 Hr.
951007F Additional Time If Vehicle Is Equipped With A/C - F-Series 0.9 Hr.
951007G Additional Time If Vehicle Is Equipped With A/C - Econoline 1.0 Hr.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
6626 79

OASIS CODES:

401000, 608000, 608400, 614000, 614500