Own a 99 7.3 with 268k on it. At 160k I teamed up with Gale Banks Engineering and Diesel Power Magazine to write an article on comparing a fully Gale Banks Six Pack kitted 7.3 to a new 6.0 at the time. We threw everything Gale made for the 7.3 and dyno'd it after the install of the 4" SS exhaust, inter cooler, bigger cooler pipes, chip upgrade, tyranny shift body and GB torque converter. Pulled 375 hp and 585 lb. of torque. Blew away the 6.0 in our 0-60 and 40-60 tow tests with a 10,000 lb. Boat behind each...!!! The truck is still in my driveway... "The Baja Beast" and was featured for 2 years on my Amazon Prime TV series.. DESTINATION BAJA SUR ... Towing the Baja Bandido all over the peninsula.

@Jon_Flys_RC

9 ай бұрын

HA! Gale Banks products for the 7.3 were the most over hyped, over priced under-delivering garbage you could put in your truck. Not to mention he’s an arrogant jack@ss who can’t stand to say anything nice about anyone. you could have gotten the same output for less or twice the output for what you spent.

@danbartstow9829

5 ай бұрын

Yes! Yes and yes! I have a 99 f350 diesel 4 door long bed lifted with 38” tires and a tuner in racing mode 6 speed manual transmission and I smoke or say goodbye to any Cummings truck! And the more weight that I have in the bed the better…..

@erikcrouch7881

Ай бұрын

I inherited my late father's 7.3 2001 F250 Super Duty.. My mother and I argue about almost everything, but the FIRST thing we agreed on was that that truck was worth spending as much money as a used vehicle restoring and rebuilding the entire thing. Ford left an absolute gem in the toilet on this one

Best, most reliable diesel I've ever owned. Just keeps running.

@Natd0gsef

3 жыл бұрын

The damn thing just never dies it doesn't like the cold though but that's all diesels in general

@westernstartruck2528

3 жыл бұрын

@@Natd0gsef good maint is the key good oil filter i use 1995 motorcraft only good fuel and air filter and this think run near forever

@khaledbouhadda3065

2 жыл бұрын

How many miles u have on it ?

@westfloridalife2701

2 жыл бұрын

285k on mine 1997

@genogeno6643

2 жыл бұрын

670k on my 96

Like i say, my friends 6.7 Ford is impressive in the speedometer department, my 7.3 is impressive in the odometer department.

@Remingtonrestoration

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂 💯

263,000 on my 2002 7.3 BEAST. She's my personal gem and we'll be buried together when my time's up. She growls like a Lion & whistles like the angels in heaven! 🇺🇸'merica!🇺🇸

@marrag1

3 жыл бұрын

this is a very beautiful comment lol

@ivancedillo8

3 жыл бұрын

This comment is like poetic, No I’m not a liberal

@ghostrider-tj7du

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought an 01 F350 7.3 club cab lariat and it's bone stock in mint condition but i want to put a tuner on it and wake it up some. I don't do alot of pulling but when i do it's either a 32 ft stock trailer loaded with cows or a tag-a-long with a backhoe. What kind of tuner would you 7.3 experienced guys recommend

@catchfishhunthogs104

2 жыл бұрын

@@ghostrider-tj7du php hydra 100% you will not regret it. You can buy any tune and just download it right on no need to send to company to get it burned

@Apenation1

2 жыл бұрын

We have to leave this comment at 69 likes. Nice!

680k on mine and I drive it every day. Going for over a million, easy.

@genogeno6643

2 жыл бұрын

What is she at now? I'm at 670k

@jaredkel

2 жыл бұрын

@@genogeno6643 just over 700k and rebuilding

@genogeno6643

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaredkel Nice. My buddy has a lower mile 03 he said he would put in mine when the time comes.

@fireplaceninja

2 ай бұрын

@@jaredkelwhat about now?!

One of my life’s goals is to always have at least one 7.3. My current ‘02 F-350 has 287,000 and runs like new. Great motors

@bradmurchison2770

2 жыл бұрын

My '03 F-350 is at 320k. Just had the engine overhauled and I plan on getting many more miles out of it.

@robbiefrentz9427

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a 1996 F350. And it’s a beast have 135k miles on it i love it

@rci30

Жыл бұрын

I have. '02 7.3L. Got stolen by thugs to steal atms. Insurance toted it bc of minor subframe damage. I bought it back n fixed it. Will stay in my fleet of cars. 391.5k miles 4x4 crew cab

@Porter92

Жыл бұрын

@@bradmurchison2770 had one up till 375k computer went out but other then that. Not a damn issue

@jonmoister9897

Жыл бұрын

I have 193 on it. Got blow by from dipstick and oil cap.

Just got me a 7.3. 95' straight pipe 3 down pipe to 4" from fire wall out. 277,000 miles going strong. 280,000 now with 6 position tuner

Both my 5.9 Cummins and my powerstroke7.3 have over 500k miles

@freddyflintstoned913

4 жыл бұрын

Neither built by a car company.

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

Our 7.3 is just over 490 still runs and drives like new

@dougsfan9984

4 жыл бұрын

@@billwarbrick9116 stock engine?

@dougsfan9984

4 жыл бұрын

Both stock engine that never been apart?

@billwarbrick9116

3 жыл бұрын

@@dougsfan9984 yup. The engine is bone stock

Just turned 451,000 in my '99

@jakelavoie4147

4 жыл бұрын

380 on my 01

@JRotten

4 жыл бұрын

310k on my 01 Love that old truck.

@kennycopeland282

4 жыл бұрын

396 on my 01

@jameshubbard7720

4 жыл бұрын

455,000 on my 2001 F350 dually, maintenance is religious on oil, fuel and air. No smoke out the tailpipe, I use it everyday, 10 hrs a day, and most of all---I drive it like I stole it!! Got to love the 7.3.

@hackatak

4 жыл бұрын

355k on my 1999, all original on engine and transmission!

The days of simplicity and rugadness are gone. I remember the first powerstroke I saw back in early 95. It scared me to death. I didn't think I would ever be able to to work on them, they looked so complicated. Now I can't wait when one comes in for repair. I never understood why everyone needs a thousand horse power to pull a trailer. I remember when the avarage hp on a semi engine was 350 and about 900 lbs of torque. We got a lot done with those numbers over the years at a reasonable cost of ownership. Give me a 7.3 or 12 valve Cummins in anything up to 30 thousand pounds and that would be enough for me

@Nostradamus_Order33

4 жыл бұрын

It was done with gearing and two speed rear ends. Now to trap idiots in the show room it is a numbers game. Horse power and torque bla bla bla

@domusdebellum3042

4 жыл бұрын

agreed. havent hooked to a trailer my 12v hasnt walked away with, even with a virgin p-pump

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

jim k ours is about to turn 500k and it been pulling since 180k. Often as much as 40 thousand pounds, just goes to show you don’t need a fancy new truck to haul things.

@SonOfJesusChrist777

3 жыл бұрын

What speed limit do I drive pulling 30,000 pounds?

@SonOfJesusChrist777

2 жыл бұрын

@Someone Junior Hahaha thats a good one. I need to know exactly what speed though?

It didn't die because of new emissions, it got the axe because it was to loud. Best sounding engine of all time.

@Willyd2758

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right

@jasonspellich2440

2 жыл бұрын

Injectors can quiet it down. EPA standards killed them.

@nathankoroush7918

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonspellich2440 Wrong. It was killed for being 2 loud.

@jasonspellich2440

2 жыл бұрын

@@nathankoroush7918 ok...

@nathankoroush7918

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonspellich2440 The 7.3 L DI PowerStroke was in production until the last quarter of model year 2002 when it was replaced by the 6.0 L in 2003 because of its inability to meet California noise regulations, not the commonly believed emissions standards as it beats the current 6.7 L Ford PowerStroke. Manufacturer: Navistar International (1994-2010); Ford Motor Company

Love my 7.3 or, 7 tree as I call it. I make sure to keep the oil changed and it runs like a Swiss watch. 192K on it and it just keeps going and going... Every time I pull the dip stick to check things out, the oil looks beautiful. It's one of the few diesels I know that have that clean of oil, very impressive I think!

@thomasc.2562

3 жыл бұрын

Haven't changed the oil in mine for probably 20k miles. It leaks enough that I just keep adding oil too it. Its pretty nice honestly 😂

@jacobdevereux207

2 жыл бұрын

I know this is about the powerstroke but I once knew a guy that got 435,000 miles out of a 89' 7.3 idi with oil changes every 20,000 to 30,000 miles.

@Nostradamus_Order33

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomasc.2562 tighten to oil pan bolts.

@ineedapharmists

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomasc.2562 Hey bro, just change your oil filter every once in a while. Not many people have a 2 stroke diesels

@thomasc.2562

2 жыл бұрын

@Christopher Weaver yea man changed it recently. Gotta do it quick enough so it doesn't leak all out 😂

I do love my 6.0s. But today’s tech and aftermarket can make those old 7.3s run with the new stuff. Can’t beat the sound of single shot injectors

@billwarbrick9116

3 жыл бұрын

If you put about $8,500 into them they’re not all that bad. (The 6.0) the biggest problem I’ve had with them is the head gasket which is a real pain to do.

@narmale

2 жыл бұрын

pfft, split shot hybrids are pretty sweet too at 300/200 >:D

@aceinternational4788

2 жыл бұрын

Fuck da 6.0

@KB-bf7qi

2 жыл бұрын

@@billwarbrick9116 If you get rid of the torque to yield head bots and replace them with studs. They become pretty reliable.

@jonmoister9897

Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy what is the key to a 6.0

One problem with the 7.3 is the nut that holds the oil dipstick in. It gets loose and o-ring backs off. They sell really good after market replacement parts for them. 02 best truck I’ve ever owed.

Got 306k miles on my 2001 7.3 e450 shuttle bus. Makes good power and sounds so good. Love it.

@ronwilson330

4 ай бұрын

Have that as a small box truck. Got it at 78 k.. now 101k . The body will crumble before the engine will for sure.

I had a 1996 7.3 ford f 350 great motor I had it 22 years 210k miles. started leaking oil everywhere sold it in 2018 could have went another 100k. The biggest problems 2 injector drive modules 4 glow plug relays 2 sets of glow plugs. 2 timing sensors 2 vacuum pumps. The turbo exhaust pipe was restricted.Replaced with SS 3 inch. The leaks, oil pan rusted out. mech fuel pump vent , turbo pedestal oil seal, exhaust studs rust/break off Best year was 7.3 2001 with inter-coolers

@Charliebrown-sq9vv

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2001 with only 56k miles .

I’m going to look at a ‘99 7.3 today with 287k miles. Pretty hype

Also i just bought a 2000 7.3 excursion this week for $4500. And ALMOST mint , i dont think i would ever get a deal like this again!

@estebandelatrinidad9241

3 жыл бұрын

Three weeks ago I bought my 7.3 power stroke 2001 with only 98t thousand miles.it’s a gem

@rbnhd1976

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so jelly bro nice for you though!

@rdeanbenson2214

2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@mattfoley4128

Жыл бұрын

Nice catch

Can’t tow that much?? My 2002 towed over 35 000 lbs! But nice try

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

Lua Dipa they’re getting up there in years. But ours has almost 500 000 kilometres on her now and still runs like new

@victorvillela1828

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen it tow trees, double wides, and tractors stuck in the mud

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

Victor Villela ours pulled a semi fully loaded out of the ditch

@jameshubbard7720

4 жыл бұрын

They call the 7.3 a dinosaur, but honestly I ask them, so what exactly can out pull a dinosaur 😂?

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

benchmstr yes it did. 7000 lb trailer And a approximately 29000 lb bobcat zoom boom. It may have been up to 1500 lbs more

Although the stock version of the 7.3 is underpowered, thanks to its lack of emissions controls, the aftermarket is absolutely stacked with all kinds of horsepower goodies for it.

@welderdude1

Жыл бұрын

Yup. Chipped mine and I have an extra 140hp on tap.

Love my 2001 F250 7.3L! It does everything I have asked it to do. I will sacrifice extra power of the newer diesel motors for the reliability it has given me for that last 21 years of service!

@RCSTILE

11 ай бұрын

Go to thoroughbred diesel and buy an ignition chip. I put one in my 97 and it turned into a different engine instantly.

I drive a 2000 7.3 everyday for concrete construction and have 403k on it and never have any problems

@johnnyinthehellcat4092

2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 4 door 01 7.3 srw for my concrete buisness and to plow for this winter!!

My 2002 7.3 has 361k on it and it still runs like new.

@bikelifeel2187

2 жыл бұрын

What do you think one with this amount of miles or worth I found one with round same miles

@Thumpr110

2 жыл бұрын

@@bikelifeel2187 that depends wholly on the condition of the truck and how well the motor was maintained.

Drove EMS ambulances with 7.3 diesels. Best engines ever. Very dependable. So I purchased 2001 F250 supercrew 4x4 7.3. This engine has the cleanest engine oil ever. Missed an oil change, and at 15,000 miles my oil change guy was amazed when he pulled out the dip stick that he could easily read the printing on it through the oil

3 years ago..bought a very nice 248,000 mile 2001 7.3.. I just had installed 8 new OEM injectors and gasket wiring harness for $3,600. What a difference. Seriously getting 18.4 mpg on coastal curvy highway and town driving. (North Coast of Calif). Love, "The Beast". Pulling my Grand Design 35 ft. 5th wheel home. (310 GK)

Awesome vid-proud owner of my second 7.3

Thank you for the information. I love my 96 f350 7.3 powerstroke. My T REX!

There are some known problems with the 7.3 which were not mentioned, mostly related to age. The oil pan rusts in humid climates. The oil cooler often leaks oil due to the gaskets failing. Replacement gaskets are made of different rubber and do not harden. The last problem is much more involved. The fuel injector cups are sheet brass and crack or develop microscopic holes. This is a problem on all diesels that use brass cups. Experts feel it is exposure to extended life antifreeze which degrades the brass, as earlier diesels that used regular antifreeze do not have the problem. When the cups fail, fuel is forced into the cooling system. The reservoir fills, the cap gasket fails and fuel leaks out of the reservoir. Replacing the cups and injector gaskets is a 2 day job for a decent diesel mechanic. Aftermarket stainless steel cups are available and most large trucks now use stainless cups. There is no consensus on whether or not the fuel damages cooling system components (besides the cap gasket). It does not damage the reservoir. Despite this, the 7.3 still has a record for reliability. It will be interesting to see how Ford's new diesel pans out. It is only 7% heavier than the 7.3, but it has almost twice the torque and HP.

@zucinnied

2 жыл бұрын

I didnt change the cups on mine. But i did replace the injector orings in just a few hours. The cups are right there as your doing it. Wouldnt take much more to do them as long as you have the remover tool

@davidb4175

2 жыл бұрын

@@zucinnied Though you sound like a skilled mechanic, you'll find that changing injectors takes 3 times as long in a van. One or two need to be dismantled before removal. When the cups are bad, in order to pull them, the cooling system needs to be drained. The area where the cups fit needs to be cleaned meticulously and then the new cups can be installed. The worst part is if fuel leaked into the cooling system. This is usually what prompts the cup replacement in the first place. All rubber components in the cooling system need to be changed, including the water pump (the seals are rubber), and the whole system needs to be flushed with soap thoroughly multiple times to remove any fuel that remains.

Love my 99 Crew cab 4x4 7.3L ZF6!

Love my '02 lariat, beside the minor maintenance stuff only had one this go wrong with it, best truck I've ever owned, and still going strong... and with just under 190k on the clock it's barely broke in

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

Shane Martinson that truck will go to 400k easy.

I own a two 7.3 diesel trucks I will never go back to gas

@odingnarles

3 жыл бұрын

If it’s gas let it pass

@michaelbenoit248

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 7.3 & if you have the $ to fix them they’re great, until you need injectors & then they suck. I’m selling the truck cuz I bought a 93 idi cuz of how cheap it is to fix.

Original owner of ‘97 PowerStroke with Banks Chip, Turbo, Command Shift module, 4” exhaust from heads to tail, oil cooler and intercooler...amazing power range and still the cleanest diesel ever to test at our county DEQ @.04 out of a range of 0-10 passing range. This pickup is bomb-proof and still a pleasure to tow with.

@sergeantmasson3669

Жыл бұрын

Jon Irelan, same mods that I did to my '97 F350 4x4 7.3 diesel. Warm weather months, it gets used transmission fluid for fuel and runs just fine with it. Most auto/truck dealerships give used transmission oil away for free. I get mine from the Ford dealer where I worked at for 30+ years. Same dealer I bought the truck at new.

Mines 173000 now and a beast. Love it.

My 03 still runs like new... Did need to upgrade the trans oil cooler but outside of that she has been just rock solid.

i have two 7.3 vans. both under 200xx miles. best trucks ever. one of them ( the 01) has been sitting a while (2 years) and i couldn't start it a few months ago. i finally got to looking at it today and, there were 2 chewed wires at top of main harness connector, the squirrels got to it . I Spliced them, and it fired right up within seconds. it sounds so badass with open exhaust and 4 inch pipe.

My uncles company had multiple 7.3s that went 300k miles with nothing more than maintenance and an injector here or there. Towing and occasional snow plowing. Company had 6.0s, 6.4s, and 6.7s. The 6.0s and 6.4a are long gone. There’s still a 7.3 or two in the yard still in service. I just drove one this weekend. 290k miles, rotted, but still towing and plowing and earning its keep. I own a 7.3 as well. 246k miles and rotted out, but starts in zero degree weather unplugged.

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

Jon Test those truck are invincible. That’s why you don’t see any for sale. All we used up to 2017 where 7.3’s then (as much as I hate to say this) we got a Duramax. It crapped out before it even made 100,000. We just bought a new 6.7. But we still have the ol 7.3 with 500,000 just around the corner. But she’s still running like new

Probably going to buy one this morning. Thanks for the video!

Thanks for the vid. Have a 95 and will never give it up!

Great video! I have a 97 f350 7.3 with 317,000 on the clock

I just got a 97 obs and I love it

I had both a 7.3 (2001 F250) and a 6.0 (2004 F350) when I was in high school, and I believe both trucks have their ups and downs. The 6.0 surely had engine problems not too long after I got it (spoilers and not big surprise, blown head gasket from failed EGR cooler), but after a costly repair and top end rebuild (new gaskets and head studs along with new oil cooler and EGR bypass), it has been a great engine ever since aside from the few electrical issues that developed along the way (most of them being charging related). Now for the 7.3 I've never had ANY issues out of the engine, in fact most of the issues I had with that truck were mostly related to the transmission (mine was an automatic, that's why); the torque converter failed when pulling a big trailer and eventually took the transmission with it, so after a full rebuild and new billet torque converter, I got the truck back and it drove great (although looking back I wish I had the valve body modified since it did have an issue with hard shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear). Both trucks have their flaws and I'm sure others will have different horror stories than I've had, but I do love both trucks, I love the 6.0 mostly for its power (even though a chip on a 7.3 can always fix that, but I would make sure the auto trans is built or you have a better clutch on the manual trucks), but I love the 7.3 for its reliability and overall longevity.

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

Grayson Reichert ours other than air bags is a bone stock 7.3 and it’s about to turn 500k

@Lonewolf23-26

Жыл бұрын

@@billwarbrick9116 good maintenance the key for these motors for sure. My dad had 4 from 95-2002 and all of them had about 600k when he sold them for new. I bought a used 01 7.3 but it was obviously poorly maintained so it’s needed almost constant repairs with just 191k on it.

Good job very accurate and good informative content I've had 5 7.3 trucks in my life and am looking for another.

@charliecharlie9787

2 жыл бұрын

Just drove me pops 2001 aF250 7.3 with 55k miles back from bullhead az. I might buy it . It's chiped .

I have a 2000 F250 SD with the 7.3 and a somewhat rare 6 speed manual. 4X4, extended cab, and 6.5 ft box. 170,000 miles. Without a shadow of a doubt the best truck I have ever owned and so fun to drive!

@domusdebellum3042

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, 2000 has the most engines with the powdered steel connecting rods.

I got 2 5.9 Cummins a 95 and a 03, both 4x4 and manual transmission ( the 95 was swaped to manual, the automatic passed away) , and I got 2 7.3 one 99 and one 2000, only the 99 it's 4x4, both automatic transmission , yeah the 5.9 feels invincible, more space etc etc even better mpg, both engines the 7.3 and the 5.9 are good on torque , but... This is why I prefer the 7.3... because is surrounded by a better truck, a Ford, I love 3 makers Dodge Ford and chevy , but Ford vs Dodge in those years, Ford made a better truck, better brakes , better transmission , better dash(Dodges dash sucks) more comfortable... You get a better truck , if the 5.9 Cummins is the "10 point truck engine" the Dodge truck is just a 7, I hate how they brake, the front suspension is better on the Ford, let's say a 7.3 is a "8 point truck engine" for Shure a Ford truck it's a 9 point truck.... Even with the 7.3 flaws.. I work with my trucks , I tow with them, I use the daily to work, to go on a weekend, I depend on them, I take care of them because if I don't do it...it gets expensive to repair them, I only make upgrades to make them better for what I used them, no Barbie lifts , lady rims or queen tyres...just Work trucks, I upgrade lighting , better filters, better cooling , oil change on time, this is why I don't have more recent years, because I work on them, this year's are simple, maintainable, reliable, and posible to work on them and solve problems...

@dieselfuel9794

4 жыл бұрын

7.3 or 5.9 both good engines. And manual on they two engine are stronger than the autos Both have there pros and cons. I’m not a dodge fan but the Cummins is a good engine but I will say all Cummins and powerstroke and Duramax has there own issues No ones waisting no one lol and As I say. Maintenance across the board makes a huge difference in reliability oil changes and all the fluids and filters. Batteries and the engine and transmission last longer

@tylerwombatt6478

4 жыл бұрын

I can agree. I have a 01 24v and my dash is non existent. And shit breaks wayyyyy to often

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

I mean a little known fact about the older ford pickups (and maybe the new ones I’m not sure) have a six inch steel pipe in the door. It saved my dads life one day. It bent the truck like a banana and she still drove home. Now that’s a good truck right there

Just bought a 2001 Ford F250 XLT with the 7.3 in it and I am totally in love! I don't even listen to the radio while driving because I'd rather listen to the engine :)

Nicely done, sir.

7.3 is actually more emission friendly than a 6.7. Noise regulations issues is the reason why Ford dropped it.

@BuckingHorse-Bull

2 жыл бұрын

"noise regulations" Ford dropped it because it did not break down. You cant pay the Parts & Service departments with engines that dont break.

@BarnStangz

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuckingHorse-Bull 100% this for sure. These new trucks have all kinds of shit that will fail, mostly emissions for the most part.

@feron450

2 жыл бұрын

@@BuckingHorse-Bull well the engine doesn’t die but the sensors and hpop do die great engines don’t get my wrong but the electronics that allow it to even start aren’t as legendary as the engine itself haha

@ictdpowerstroke4591

Жыл бұрын

@@BarnStangz PLEASE READ CARFULY AND UNDERSTAND WHAT IM SAYING. The new and old 6.7s are bs,,like this guy said they dropped the 7.3 cuz it fairly broke down,,,,the 6.7s began showing there issues 2 years after production,,the 6.4s however are less expensive to fix than a 6.7 and is over all a cheaper and more reliable truck,,however the 6.0 was and is the most unreliable but don’t get me wrong,,they have few major issues but a handful of little issues,,over all out of the 6.0 ,6.4 and 6.7 the 6.7 is the least profitable and possible to be the worst choice of reliability,,the 7.3 is more reliable but it’s also a under powered engine,,that’s why it’s not prone to failure,,but who gives a damn they will last minimum of 325k miles with little to no fixes,,overall the 7.3 is more reliable,,as far as the best power stroke go’s the 7.3L 1st place ,,6.4L 2nd 6.0L 3rd and arguably the worst the 6.7L,,,I’m just trying to tell the truth,,,if you want to agree reply,,if you want to argue don’t say anything,,God bless

@BarnStangz

Жыл бұрын

@@ictdpowerstroke4591 Yeah, I hear what you are saying... And trust me, I believe that ALL truck mfgs out there want to make a decent product, but not one that will continue to last and last... That isn't profitable for them. The 7.3 PS is one of the best engines ever made IMO. There are LOTS of examples out there in excess of half a million miles (or more) and continue to run very well. I think these new diesels could be great, if they didn't have all the emission stuff on them. One of these days I'd like to get a newer truck, but I don't think it's going to be a diesel, that's for sure.

Got a 97 F250HD with 390K ,It's just runs like a thoroughbred, Plan upgrading all critical components soon, Gonna run it till the wheels fall off !

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Smith then you could be driving it for a very long time! They’re almost invincible. That’s what our daily driving pickup is.

I bought one of the 1st 7.3 Powerstrokes back in 94. I paid about 25K for it and 4 years later it was STILL worth 25K! That vehicle remains the best rig I ever owned. That said, it had it's drawbacks. It had a huge oil capacity and the high pressure system broke it down quickly. You did NOT delay oil changes under any circumstances. Also, my rig went through glow plug relays on a semi annual basis. But they were relatively cheap and easy to replace. Engine aside, Ford did some fairly chickenshit things in those days. For example, the clutch slave/master cylinders installed as NEW on my truck, were unavailable as replacement parts. This is because they had already been discontinued TWO YEARS BEFORE my truck was even built! In a nutshell, Ford was installing components onto their new rigs that were ALREADY known to be faulty prior to the build. Thanks for that Ford. I could go on. Even after that, I am still a Ford guy....I now own a 3.5 Eco twin turbo. But I don't trust any of the manufactures. In the end, I sure do miss my 69 F-250 4x4

01 F350 7.3 with Edge Tuner and no cat with the 5" exhaust. 207,000 miles. Had it a little over two years. Keep it in safe tow mode and it moves on down the road.

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

Doug ours used to have one but we took it out because the old truck is going on 500k now but still goes great

ever see a new crank out of the box for a 7.3 IH,my god its a work of art,solid steel and machine work flawless

My pops one and only brand new pickup was a 2000 Ford F250 with the 7.3 power stroke. That thing was a trooper

Bought my 02 F350 is n 01, has 240k, besides regular maintenance water pump & alternator is all I’ve ever replaced. Not one oil spot under it either. I can’t complain.

I ordered my 96 F250 super cab 4 x 4 by time it came in it was a 97 power stroke. Still on it still love. It has 203,000 on it. 32,000 was a lot of money back then, so glad I took good care of. It never could afford a new one.

My first 7.3 I bought new in 96 4x4 8' bed extra cab XLT with a 5 speed manual and manual front hubs I custom ordered it with a 3.08 rear end gearing and sticker delete. Only one thing noteworthy was I had to wait an extra 3 months for delivery because CARB mandated that the iron oxide particulates needed to come down so ford had to scramble to put together a makeshift catalytic converter (it turned out to be a scrubber more or less) which I promptly removed along with the infamous flat pipe that I replaced with a straight 4" all the way back. I put slightly more than 1/2 a million trouble free miles ( only replacing the belt and water pump) before selling it which I regret to this day..

My 01 F-350, is hands down, the BEST decision I have ever made. Yeah, it’s a “Dinosaur “, but it’s all MINE! It’s NEVER squatted, or “balked” at anything I have ever hooked up to pull. Best interstate heavy hauler MADE! (made by international Harvester/Navistar, with Ford stamped all over it.

‘02 f250 with 7.3, 6 speed , I love it. It does have a penchant for oil leaks and failed cam position sensors but an easy fix

I have a 95 f350 and honestly I’m a Chevy guy, when I got it I was definitely impressed. It is bone stock 2wd with 33’s, it is straight piped with the stock down pipe and has a recently Installed aftermarket air intake. At the moment it is in the shop for several “common problems on the newer and older powerstrokes.” While I very much enjoy the truck I’m still a big Chevy fan. (Internal oil leak, losing oil pressure, bad cam sensor, bad ipr valve, the top of an injector is broken off, however no engine codes?)

@deanallen2104

3 жыл бұрын

Extremely reliable after having the a little over a year with 221k miles on it

@hondaxl250k0

Жыл бұрын

I look at it like this. Fords we’re build heavier and tougher than Chevy. But are a total pita to work on. Chevy was built light cheep and interchangeable.. the working man’s vehicle.. ford you better know the date code he’ll even the shift it was made on .. Chevy will swap all kinds of parts from different motors. And parts are cheeper. But fords tended to last longer from the get go.. I’ll take what ever I can make run to get to work ..

So much good info!

405,000 on my 1996. All original motor! I added a wicked wheel to the turbo and a very mild chip. Still runs great!

Great video lotta information I know these engines pretty well and you covered everything

I had a 01 Powerstroke with a manual trans. Got 365K trouble free miles before I traded it off. Still own a 2000 Powerstroke bought new in April of 01. 185K miles and still looks and drives great (will never sell this truck). No major problems with either truck.

Thanks for the Vid

Thanks for video I enjoy this grand daughter has a 95 250 7.3 I love the whole unit

Solid engine for sure, had a 2002 F-350 version. The ‘big’ issue with these is the oil pans rust out and you have to pull the engine to fix it correctly.

Best dependable truck I have ever owned mine has 347,000 miles and don’t burn a drop of oil. And still going strong. No big hurry but I will get there👍

Love my 97 f250 powerstroke, my dream truck 😍

My 97 crew cab is the best and now is a wanted classic truck , beautiful truck smog exempt love ❤️ it

Have a 2001 with 240k and modest modifications most notably the Brian’s Truck Shop transmission and GTP38 ball bearing turbo. Turners and all that sure but those 2 mentioned before have made my truck! All my friends have had many trucks in the last 19 years, faster? Sure. More luxurious? Sure. But mine still pulls everything everywhere 2 decades later and I haven’t had a payment in a long, long time! And theirs are long gone. Long live the 7.3. Oh, one more thing. Mine was factory without a catalytic converter.

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

Jaws 285 people rag on how slow it is, that’s fine but our slow truck will be pulling your faster one home

@richardgeeding1275

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 F350 with 217000 miles and pull a 13500 lb. fifth wheel all over the country. The original 4R100 gave up the ghost at 190,000 miles and I had Brians rebuild my trans. I only live 45 miles from his shop and was able to limp in. He is a genius with the 4R100. I have a 6.0L trans cooler and now I can't get my trans to ever reach over 185 degrees even on 100 degree days. It normally runs around 170 degrees when towing.

Been towing with my 1995 F350 Power Stroke for years with minor issues. I have had many offers for the motor. I love my old F350 just don't like the price of diesel fuel these days.

I had a 2007.3 power stroke the only not routine change such as oil and battery was replacing injectors. I had it for 16 years and never did anything but start go run a Beautiful and Engine.

I have a 2007 F350 Super Duty with a 6.0 that was bulletproofed at 191k and it now has 208,000 miles and it’s been going strong. Despite recently having trouble with the intercooler and turbo boot blowing open it’s been a good engine for me. I used to think that the 6.0s were just gutless period until I heard that if you get the bulletproofing done to them they can become more reliable. I have a friend who has an 06 F350 SD with a 6.0 who had his bulletproofed after he got it. Mine was bulletproofed before I bought my 07.

@domusdebellum3042

3 жыл бұрын

i prefer engines that dont require bulletproofing just to drive them as intended. what happens if you wanna make more power?

@michaellangdonful

3 жыл бұрын

I like the 7.3s for what they were. I’ve heard of them having 1 million miles on them. But they have not been made since 2003 when the 6.0s replaced them due to failure to meet the newer emission requirements. If you wanted to make more power to a 7.3 you could have new injectors put on and new intake and new exhaust put on. You can also tune the 7.3s but they don’t require an EGR delete like the 6.0s do. But the 7.3s don’t have as good of fuel economy as the 6.0s do either. And the 7.3s don’t burn as clean either. Also the 7.3s sell expensively compared to the 6.0s. I seen a 7.3 on Craigslist last year for like 24,000 dollars and when I found my 6.0 super duty powerstroke on Facebook marketplace last December the price was 10,000 dollars. Cheaper than a 7.3.

My Early 99 pulls 11000 no problems. All stock works like a charm. Oil is never black at 7500 mile change intervals...I use all ford mo co filters, lubricants, and coolant

Just turned 295k on my factory motor, she has some blow by but still runs very strong. Motor is getting pulled and replaced with a built motor, s369sxe T4 set up, cam, ARP studs, carillo rods, fully worked heads, and 250/200 injectors. Its a big build but ready to turn back the time on my girl!

I drive a 7.3 daily. Freaking awesome motor in a freaking awesome truck. It's an 01 f250 lifted black lariat 4x4 with 6.0 front end and 2016 king ranch wheels. Though I'd have to be unbiased in my decision to acknowledge the 12v Cummins as the best pickup truck diesel though the Chrysler pickup it's in isn't the best. My 7.3 is bone stock with a tune and I think that's the best way to have it.

@ordinarygamer1353

Жыл бұрын

That’s probably what I’m going to do as well! At most just exhaust intake and a slight fuel economy/power tune but nothing else !

I have Excursion 2001, 7.3, 405,000 ml , runs like a clock. Love my Excursion, best truck I ever have .

My 01 F-250 7.3 PS mated to a 6 speed manual does pretty good. I towed 7500 pounds from Maine to Utah and back. Thing is, you have to “drive” the road. When you see a hill coming up you accelerate before you get there to make the grade. If you get caught flat footed, welcome to 35 MPH until you reach the top.

looking great man, keep the great videos coming

@Dustrunnersauto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

@Dust Runners Automotive Journal our 7.3 has 490 k on it with only routine maintenance. And do I need to mention that ours (with air bags other than that bone stock) has pulled over 40,000 pounds. But they can’t pull that much hey?

Its a great truck my 96 has all the power i need!!

I run my 98 e350 7.3 on WMO. It started on 250k and It stopped at 380k(miles) The hpop went bad and the rust stopped me from fixing it. Bought a 01 e350 with 209k. On 07/15/2020. I started running it on transmission oil since day 1. Looking forward for another 200k on transmission oil to save the planet.😁😁😁😁

I’m just now gonna buy a 2002 f250 with the 7.3 power stroke diesel my first diesel truck was just trying to get some info on the 7.3 diesel thank u some good info

My 99 f350 has 472k on it still running good

Bought my brothers Red 99 F350 extra cab 4x4 super duty, (he bought it new) and it has a whopping 64,000 miles on it, I love the truck, and had to buy a daily driver (2005 Ford Mustang) so I could also keep from adding a bunch of needless miles to the truck driving back and forth to work :)

300k on my early 99 w/original 4r100. About 100k of those miles where pulling a 17k lb trailer. Burns no oil and doesn't turn oil black with 3k miles changes. Only repairs have been 2 alternators and 2 water pumps.

556000km and still going strong.. in my 01 250

Good job

My 2016 6.7 power stroke has 481000 miles, and still going strong 💪🏿.

@jimvoegel5930

4 жыл бұрын

What do you do with your truck that you drive that much in such a short time?

@daves913

4 жыл бұрын

Jim Voegel deliver RV’s, Travel trailer’s and Fifthwheel’s, all over US, and Canda.

@secretsquirrel8010

4 жыл бұрын

I just rolled 115000 on my 2011 F350. Glad to hear it’s going to last me a life time. I’m seriously considering a new 2020 with the 10 speed tranny though.

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

We just got the 2019 6.7, call me crazy but I still like the ol’ 7.3 better

@kyboy5

3 жыл бұрын

Post a video or your lying

Yep love mine 99.5 with the good ole 6speed. No crappy automatic

@jcstang8952

6 ай бұрын

The E40d isn't too bad of a transmission.

I have a 2002 7.3 f350 super duty I love it its not fast but it pulls well and moves along 😀

Drove a rollback with this engine. My favorite.

Great vid more on 7.3 ‘s please, particular 1997 dually

The HEUI Injectors that came from Caterpillar are what was used on their 7.2L 3126/C-7,I think the 6.6L 3116 did as well but I could be wrong. G.M. had no power with their engines at the time,the Detroit 6.2L and 6.5L had no torque at all but did have incredible fuel efficiency for it's displacement. And then of course Dodge ended up with Cummins,and the 6BT was a step from the 4BT,but they had pin issues where they would fall into the gears or the oil pans,and on their 6CT that was actually very rare compared to the others which gave it advantage and not just being a more large engine. The 7.3L had the best of torque which was already explained.They still use multiple 7.3L's out there today,even in the military.In the Navy Seabees,some of the Ford F900's have the 7.3L's although most being the Ford 6.6L or 7.8L and they have not phased them out yet.The 7.3L outside of the F250's-F550's was also used in the F600's-F900's,not just the other two as mentioned.

@garybright7205

2 жыл бұрын

the Cat 3116 used the cat MUI 1.1 inj not HEUI design, the 3126 was HEUI

My 96 7.3 is all bone stock and has 334k miles still running great

200K right around the corner on my '93 I swear by this motor. the manual transmission had a better starter

03 F250 extended cab short bed 4x4, 7.3L, ZF6, manual shift transfer case. F1 Vermilion Red. Bought him in Sept 2005 after gettin home from Iraq. He had about 52K on the clock then. 164K miles as of this post. He's a quarter horse, not a thoroughbred. Done nothing crazier than longevity mods to him. Banks CAI and Intercooler. Garret BB turbo, Amsoil dual bypass oil filter kit, coolant bypass filter, crossover oil line. IH bellowed up pipes. Adrenaline HPOP and hi volume LPOP. Lifted and running 35's on Mickey Thompson rims. Add a leaf and F 350 SRW blocks on rear. Leveling front leaf packs with 2.5" mini packs. Had to add the mini packs because the 35's were rubbing the inner fender. Also has a 07 front end because a couple of distracted asshats in a 2 wd S10 tried to share the exact same patch of asphalt I was already occupying. They paid for the "upgrade"

I have a 2000 F350 7.3 diesel, it’s a beast, super strong for 320,000 miles on it.

My 97 7.3 ha pulled about 20 tons no problem and hauls about 9 daily super reliable almost 400,000 Miles on it

@billwarbrick9116

4 жыл бұрын

Mexifreak 299 ours has 500k and pulls at least 15,000 pounds daily

My 2000 F350 4x4 dually with 6 speed manual has no catalytic converter, and I’ve owned it since new so I know it never did. It also has no restrictor in the fuel inlet, allowing use of tractor-trailer pumps. And yet a friend’s similar truck did have the restrictor and a cat. I’ve never found any rhyme or reason for these variations. But I do know that over the last 23 years of ownership I’ve replaced a clutch, a water pump and a fuel tank pickup screen and that’s it, other than good maintenance. Quite a truck as long as you don’t mind taking up more than your share of parking spaces.

My 2001 has 378,800 and runs great

Our company has two and we used to move houses with them and one of those trucks has over a million miles on it all we do is keep up on fluids it runs forever