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Re: 7.3 hiss noise when cold
Posted to HD/Fleet Forum on 1/19/2008

the noise you are hearing is likely the exhaust back pressure system working, it is used to warm the engine faster by providing a load via an exhaust restriction. The primary input is the engine oil temp sensor. To diag this system you need to insure the flapp... Login to read more.