EBPV

RLU_tech · 10-30-2010, 01:18 PM

This will be my first winter with my 7.3, and I am concerned that the EBPV isn't functioning. Weve had some mornings in the high 20's already and I can't hear the valve working at all. How do you test it?

myf350 · 10-30-2010, 06:13 PM

Does it go to high idle at all? It should go to high idle and the EBPV should close at the same time. It is triggered by engine oil temp. If neither is working you may have a bad sensor. If ponly the EBPV is not working then it would be pretty much isolated to that. Mine was getting lazy opening so I just unplugged it. Maybe make sure it is even plugged in. If the truck is new to you, you may not know what the previous owner may have done. It might even be removed for that matter.

RLU_tech · 10-31-2010, 12:59 AM

The truck does go to high idle. I checked and yes the actuator is plugged in. If the actuator is bad how much do they run to replace? Is it removable from the turbo pedestal?

Zaairman · 11-01-2010, 12:18 AM

Why even worry about it? It doesn't affect your warm up times at all. And if it does, it isn't noticeable, even in single digit temps.

myf350 · 11-01-2010, 01:59 AM

RLU_tech · 11-01-2010, 03:01 AM

Yes I know it's not really a big deal, I just kind of like when things work as intended to. Also considering using it as exhaust brake.

just visiting · 11-02-2010, 07:30 PM

the EBPV is good for a couple things
* wasting diesel fuel
* making the truck very loud to where people say "hey your truck sounds like crap"
just unhook it!

I would say that it would help warm up if you had a high idle somewhere in the 1500-1800 range, thing is when your driving it only comes on at very low engine load, and at the light load theres not enough power produced to even "force" the engine to warm up. therefore i render it useless IMO

brendonv · 11-02-2010, 11:52 PM

I'm with the OP, I like everything to work as it should.

Currently mines unplugged, I'm getting ready to order up a new EBPV Tube, GP relay, and fuel bowl heater (thats unplugged too)

RLU_tech · 11-03-2010, 01:05 AM

I used a test light to check power at the control side of the EBPV actuator connector. When I start the truck, it goes into high idle, and the test light comes on for a short period and then shuts off so I am assuming everything on the control side is working. Some people say that these actuators stick? Is there any way to free them up?

10-30-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
RLU_tech Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 56 Points: 3,126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	EBPV This will be my first winter with my 7.3, and I am concerned that the EBPV isn't functioning. Weve had some mornings in the high 20's already and I can't hear the valve working at all. How do you test it? __________________ 1997 F-250 Super cab/Short bed 4x4 XLT 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel/ZF-5 Standard Trans. DiamondEye 4" turboback exhaust/6" tip (no muff or cat)

10-30-2010, 06:13 PM	#2
myf350 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New London, Oh Posts: 257 Points: 18,939 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Does it go to high idle at all? It should go to high idle and the EBPV should close at the same time. It is triggered by engine oil temp. If neither is working you may have a bad sensor. If ponly the EBPV is not working then it would be pretty much isolated to that. Mine was getting lazy opening so I just unplugged it. Maybe make sure it is even plugged in. If the truck is new to you, you may not know what the previous owner may have done. It might even be removed for that matter. __________________ SOLD...early 99 F350 CC 4WD SRW, Tymar intake, 4 in. turbo back straight pipe w/ 5 in. tip, DP tuner, 203 t-stat, Timbrens in the rear, front leveled, King Ranch wheels, ISSPro gauges, Weston brush guard, rebuilt my trans using a Torqueshift converter 08 CC LB DRW MT 4WD Ranch Hand bumpers...stock for now

10-31-2010, 12:59 AM	#3
RLU_tech Junior Member Threadstarter Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 56 Points: 3,126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The truck does go to high idle. I checked and yes the actuator is plugged in. If the actuator is bad how much do they run to replace? Is it removable from the turbo pedestal? __________________ 1997 F-250 Super cab/Short bed 4x4 XLT 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel/ZF-5 Standard Trans. DiamondEye 4" turboback exhaust/6" tip (no muff or cat)

11-01-2010, 12:18 AM	#4
Zaairman Mod Friendly Title Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Charles/Rolla, MO Posts: 2,697 Points: 30,170 Thanks: 18 Thanked 116 Times in 105 Posts	Why even worry about it? It doesn't affect your warm up times at all. And if it does, it isn't noticeable, even in single digit temps. __________________ Zach 2000/2006ish Ford F-250 Larryette 7.3 Powerstroke 4x4 5" Sewer Pipe Exhaust (video clip), DIY 6637 Intake, Wicked Wheel'd, De-foiled, Missing EBPV, Edge Juice with Attitude, X Code Springs, 33" BFGs (SUCK), Alpine W200, Pioneer "D" Series Kevlar 6x8"s, Sirius Satellite Radio, 12" Memphis Pro Audio Subwoofer. 20x10 Mickey Thompson Classic IIs, waiting on tires SLAPS Member #153 Just because I kiss the prettiest girls and I drive my truck too fast, why does everybody want to kick my @ss? Donut Video

11-01-2010, 01:59 AM	#5
myf350 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New London, Oh Posts: 257 Points: 18,939 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	__________________ SOLD...early 99 F350 CC 4WD SRW, Tymar intake, 4 in. turbo back straight pipe w/ 5 in. tip, DP tuner, 203 t-stat, Timbrens in the rear, front leveled, King Ranch wheels, ISSPro gauges, Weston brush guard, rebuilt my trans using a Torqueshift converter 08 CC LB DRW MT 4WD Ranch Hand bumpers...stock for now

11-02-2010, 07:30 PM	#7
just visiting Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 535 Points: 9,247 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	the EBPV is good for a couple things * wasting diesel fuel * making the truck very loud to where people say "hey your truck sounds like crap" just unhook it! I would say that it would help warm up if you had a high idle somewhere in the 1500-1800 range, thing is when your driving it only comes on at very low engine load, and at the light load theres not enough power produced to even "force" the engine to warm up. therefore i render it useless IMO __________________ 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 lonestar 5.9 CRD, 6-Speed full MBRP 5" turboback, S&B intake, FASS, ISSPRO gages, BD Diesel steering stabilizer, Tough country leveling kit, Air lift Rear leveling, Southbend clutch, XD Hoss 18" wheels, Nitto Trail grapplers, Satellite radio, LED tailights 1997 ford f-250 POWERSTROKIN auto ex cab LB, homemade intake, superchips programmer, trans, egt, boost gages, tripple a pillar pod (daily driver) 2005 dodge SRT-4 2.4turbo ED hard pipes, aem short ram, MPx 3" turboback, HKS SSQ BOV, AEM wideband, Motegi Mr7 18"rims custom painted (weekend racer) 13.89@ 107 2001 suzuki GSX-R600 K&N, Two bros. exhaust, neons, polished frame, (sumertime DD, and track toy) 11.000 @ 127 2006 raptor 700R blue dirt toy 2006 raptor 700R white dirt toy

11-02-2010, 11:52 PM	#8
brendonv Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seymour, Connecticut Posts: 441 Points: 25,238 Thanks: 3 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts	I'm with the OP, I like everything to work as it should. Currently mines unplugged, I'm getting ready to order up a new EBPV Tube, GP relay, and fuel bowl heater (thats unplugged too) __________________ Early 1999 F350 DRW Dump, 6spd 4x4, 4" Turbo Back and DIY Intake Early 1999 F350 SRW 8' Box, 6spd 4x4 Stock

11-03-2010, 01:05 AM	#9
RLU_tech Junior Member Threadstarter Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 56 Points: 3,126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I used a test light to check power at the control side of the EBPV actuator connector. When I start the truck, it goes into high idle, and the test light comes on for a short period and then shuts off so I am assuming everything on the control side is working. Some people say that these actuators stick? Is there any way to free them up? __________________ 1997 F-250 Super cab/Short bed 4x4 XLT 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel/ZF-5 Standard Trans. DiamondEye 4" turboback exhaust/6" tip (no muff or cat)

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