Well my buddy’s 6.0 is on a flatbed wrecker, a coworkers 6.4 is in the shop and my 7.3 is hooked to my camper fulfilling it’s pleasure rig duties with no trouble at all. 👍

Put a suction cup or even a plunger on that rear door and 90% of that dent should come out.

I’ve got an 02 7.3 as well, I’ve put 60k bought at 159k, and the only issues I’ve had are the passenger door pocket thing breaking and the heater core spraying (which to me is typical for Ford). Other than that, she’s been the best vehicle I’ve owned. I can’t say any other vehicle can limp with no lower coolant hose for 30 miles and not need a new motor and a tow truck

I bought a 1997 7.3 OBS, and paid a lot. However, I think it will still outlast a brand new truck. Rides like a charm, plenty of power and opportunity, I honestly just love it. So simple and nice.

@cupwalker24.7

Жыл бұрын

I would have done the same screw a new truck 💪all you need is a 7.3

@comal89

8 ай бұрын

How much was a lot?

Oh man your sense of humor is gold. Your powerstroke videos make me laugh so hard. Thanks for making these

I think a 7.3 would outlast a 6.7 by quite a bit. With all the new technology a 6.7 will be mechanically Witten off while a 7.3 keeps going and is cheap to fix.

@shutdown3734

Жыл бұрын

Idk if I’d say cheap to fix but I agree non the less

@mikeb769

9 ай бұрын

The 6.7 is a good motor tho and reliable

picked up an '01 F250 7.3l last month with 205k miles. did some maintenance (replaced some leaking seals, coolant and oil change, replaced a few sensors etc) and it runs amazing! already has a 4" level kit on it, straight piped with no emissions systems, got it for only $7600. Never been happier with a vehicle purchase.

@dylanturley7291

3 жыл бұрын

Just bought one sounds exactly like yours but a 2003 with 185,000 miles for 4 grand 😂

@iviaverick52

3 жыл бұрын

@@dylanturley7291 quite a steal. The truck market in Colorado is insane right now though. Finding any kind of diesel without rust for under $10k is nearly impossible

@JordanSVT

2 жыл бұрын

How are guys finding these deals!?

@DoctorRickSanchez

2 жыл бұрын

@@dylanturley7291 _Cap asf_

@leightondelgado4855

Жыл бұрын

Update on the truck as of today?

I bought a 2001 F-250 XLT Crew Cab Short Bed four months ago and I have LOVED every single minute of it. Mpg is awful & turning radius is even worse, and it's STILL by far the best truck I have ever owned. At best I'm a novice weekend mechanic, but I have found the repairs/maintenance on the 7.3 to be surprisingly manageable. HPOP Cover/EBP Sensor Replaced Air Filter Replacement Fuel Filter Replacement Seafoam Injector Cleaner process HPOP side outfitting & o-ring replacement (was leaking oil, stopped leak, shop wanted almost 3gs to do repair) Something I have also found that can help a lot, tighten up the turbo boots!! The bolts that secure the hoses to and from the turbo. This isn't just the 7.3, but more the Superduty of this era in general but something that drives me F**KING BONKERS is the plastic clips they use to plug wires into harnesses. At least AT LEAST 60 percent of the plastic clips will break before they detach properly. It's rage inducing and the clips are EVERYWHERE inside and out.

We’ve had 3 of them and every one has had 650,000 miles on them (Or more) the one we have now is just over 715,000 and it’s pulled big rigs, the first one we had had a minor Downpipe leak. But they also hold their value. The first one we bought we paid $9500 for it and when a f-750 rear ended me the insurance company paid off $12,500. A little known fact is that they have a steel pipe in the door. It saved me and my workers life in a jackknife with a gooseneck on the back. 15,000 lb load and the steel bars on the front punctured the door in three different places. The frame was bent and the truck still made it home (7.5 hours away) we just bulletproofed a 6.0 and it’s a dually (our first dually pick up)

I bought my 7.3l 2 years ago with 500k miles and I couldn't be happier with it, no mechanical issues at all I did rebuild e turbo and did a few little things bc i like doing preventive maintenance

Just bought a trust much like yours, 2002 F350 crew cab short bed. Same color as yours and with captains chairs. Love that truck. Had some deferred maintenance, but all in all, it runs like a champ. Great video! 👍🏿😎

@cupwalker24.7

Жыл бұрын

Make sure you never ever ever lose that fuel pressure ;) and she will run forever ...and good Rotella oil .

i realize i found this video 2 years later, but i'm looking at an 01 F-250 Lariat with 383k on it. Owned buy and older gentleman for the last 15 years and repainted within the last 5 years and the only thing done is exhaust aftermarket, not even been chipped or tuned. All the work during that time was done at ford dealerships. Finding this video made me feel good about it. I gotta watch your "bad" video but i need a diesel to pull a 7x14 enclosed trailer for my detailing business. Btw, like to see the NC tag.

Thanks for sharing, great points , I very much appreciate had two 7.3s and hands down top of my list on trucks.

I own a 2000 F250 as well a non catalyst 7.3. Ive had 7 full size trucks this one takes the cake hands down.

2001 Bone stock with 258000 on it. I get 18.1 mpg. 2WD with 3.73 rear end. I love this truck. I agree with what you say.

You're right about it being roomy. I'm the size of an NFL lineman and I slosh around the interior like a BB in a boxcar. The roominess makes this my go-to vehicle for long trips. The A/C and heater have never failed me.

@ethanballard4217

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 6’4 280 and the roominess is definitely one of the reasons why I plan on getting one

I picked up 2002 f250 with 120k miles. Love it. I hope to own it for 20 years+. Good to see your paint is peeling too. That's the big con of the early 2000 fords.

In addition to the water pump it did fail an alternator and a serp belt. I've put three camshaft position sensors on it. $90 part. I only use paper filter elements. Oil analysis never shows more than nominal silicon. The truck has the original HPOP. I've never even sucked the oil out of the HPOP. It has the ZF6-650 and I put a clutch in it at 185,000 miles.

Great vid. I just traded a 05 Cummins to get my 02 f350 cc dually. I love it.

@KeystoneOutdoorsman

2 жыл бұрын

Any differences in driving or towing that you can notice? I had a 04.5 Cummins looking into either a 7.3 or 6.0.

@sal8575

9 ай бұрын

​@KeystoneOutdoorsman did you ever switch out the cummins?

Mine has 540k stock motor! Minimal blow by. Hands down one of the best troks ever made

I grew up around the v10 but I prefer diesels lmao. I’ve got an 01 7.3. Love it 🤘🏻

Mine's an 02 F350 7.3 long bed 14" lift on 40x15.50x20's w/ 05+ front axle swap to coils/radius arms. Increased turning radius & easier bump-jolts. Lovin it.

@KiyaWarrior

3 жыл бұрын

14in lift, you're a clown lmfao

Just bought a 2000 250 extra cab with a 7.3 in Australia and drove it home 700 ks (450m) towing a 5th wheeler and it was great. Heaps of power and not to bad on juice for what it was doing and sounds wicked.

@animalscars3799

Жыл бұрын

u still have it? I was planning on buying one as well

Been around this version of the interior on ford trucks almost since they were released and just love them more as time goes on. But I’ve never seen a broken armrest, must have one big ol friend to break one...

I did adjust the nut behind the wheel. My ex called me "Sir Coast-a-lot." This thing easily coasts a mile in flat terrain. It's just a matter of paying attention. Unlike the Cummins, boys I drive the limit. I know a couple of 24-valve guys who claim 30+ MPG but I've never seen them drive over 45 MPH. Here in Indiana people won't shoot you for driving like that, but they might throw a chair at you.

I have an 01 heavily modified with turbo injectors tunes 4 inch lift 35’s- I get 16.8 MPG on the highway and 13 in town. I drive like a grandpa.... 373s as well.

I just bought a 01 with 12 inch leafs and 37s. It rides way better then any other lifted truck I’ve had

I like your truck videos I have a 1999 f350 4x4 with 75,000 miles on it

That truck is sick with the cclb I have only a ext cab short bed but only 130k miles so I’m not worried

I own a 2000 F250 7.3 XLT 4x4 3.73 gears with a limited slip at 277K and counting. 4 inch lift straight piped and tuned love my truck. She’s my daily and I’m restoring her

@hotrod6919

3 жыл бұрын

stick or auto and tire size? just wonder cause got a 97' converted to 4 wheel, its a stick with 4.10s, run's tits but always lookin for another gear on the hwy

@alshegarfi7338

3 жыл бұрын

@@hotrod6919 built auto 35’s 4 inch lift

My dad has a 99 f350 with the v10. Pretty much same truck besides the motor. That truck is in suck great shape. Motor has 215k for a gas motor it still run great. Interior is in great shape. Just need new driver and passenger seats. The leather is shot and the foam is almost completely gone.

If you get one of these trucks, before you do any go fast or look good mods or tech upgrades, just spend the $ on maintenance and servicing first. Take a couple thousand and just invest it back into the truck on things like, all fluids and filters replaced/flushed, water pump (thermostat and housing too), CPS, ICP, IPR, bellowed up pipes, intake plenums, EBP sensor and tube, passenger side head fuel line, front wheel bearings, sway bar end links and bushings (front and rear), steering box, tie rods, drag link, pitman arm, dip stick oil pan seal, blah blah blah.

Just picked up an 01 f350...301k on the clock. I could not be happier!!

@JacobOverman

Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Fixing this truck now.

I just put 5k into the front suspension on my 02. I love it All new leaf springs, rancho shocks brakes rotors calipers. Everything!!! Rides smooth!!! I love it

@BBslider001

3 жыл бұрын

As in 5k dollars???? Who the fuck ripped you off? LMAO

@sparksc1484

2 жыл бұрын

Same, got both axles rebuilt too

Don't know if you solved this yet but the arm rest is an easy fix. At least on the E350 (I think it's the same) the armrest cover folds open in the back and there's a screw with a T45 head. Just tighten it down and it fixes the arm rest good as new.

The doors are 1,000 to be realistic at least here in Michigan because they are always rusty and hard to find rust free, but I got a set for my extended cab for only 750$

sweet rig !!! we love ours enjoy the day

I have a 97. love it.

Hell yeah. Great vid. I just bout a 99 250 with only 76,000. I’ll have this truck for the rest of my life and then give it to my son!

@showmethetruth74

3 жыл бұрын

76,000...my 99 just rolled over 409,000 this weekend. Jealous am I. Have fun!

@derekquinones8614

2 жыл бұрын

@@showmethetruth74 how’s your run I’m getting ready to buy a 2000 250 with 201k miles on it has different injectors turbo work country lift 4 inch and ts performance chip 6k hope it’s good deal seems like it

I picked up an E99 7.3 F250 in 2021. Other than catching up on a few maintenance items that the prior owner let slide, the old girl has been great!

@JacobOverman

Жыл бұрын

That’s good. Not all of them are that easy

@camposvazquez

Жыл бұрын

​@@JacobOvermanupdates on the truck.... Maintenance mods...heaviest load you've pulled

I like the short bed crew cab because just short enough for city driving

15w 40 is not going to hurt the ATV but it does help if it's formulated for wet clutch

looking for a leveling kit for my 2000 powerstroke. What brand/ type did you use. my front springs are "progressive ". the springs are spread and 1 leaf attaches to the top and the other to the bottom of the shackles. Soo much body roll! my true love is my 1993 idi rest bucket that is geared so low with a bucket bench. all vinyl. great for living at the beach.

I’d say your rubbing issue might be due to the rims not being spaced out enough, cuz them look like plus offset rims. That said you’ve got a nice truck.

Just inherited a '00 7.3L Excursion with 270k. Truck is in great shape for being 23 years old. It does need minor fixes.

7.3 (aka Navistar 444E) has the most durable long block on the market. It was designed for a savage duty cycle: either a commercial Class V or a school bus. Start-and-stop. Start-and-stop. All day long. Most commercial users get 800,000 miles out of them with good maintenance. Mine has 355,000 miles. I'm the original owner. I spec'd it out from the factory. I dodged some of the major problems. I use full synthetic oil and change it every two years or 40,000 miles. Lab analysis has never shown a trace of metal in the lube oil. I use non-aqueous coolant (Evans). No cavitation on the front cooling jacket. The engine did fail a water pump at 225,000 miles and I borescoped the jacket. Zero cavitation pitting.

@juanvaldez6342

2 жыл бұрын

A 40,000 mile oil change I mean I'm not saying it's not possible it's just why I mean hell even if you did it at 10,000

@camposvazquez

Жыл бұрын

Updates on the 40,000 mile oil change....

I do my oil in my 7.3 on my own and it caust me 100 dollars running shell t4 rotella and I get it from walmart I found is the cheapest. Mines a 95 but it's the same engine. But good video bud.

I bought me a 02 F350 4x4 7.3 Lariat Four door Long Bed with 325,000 miles and it's running great..starts up first try....but I want to know everything is new so I'm gonna pull the engine and replace everything around the block..it's gonna be my retirement travel trailer hauler..I paid $6,500 for it and I already have a pile of parts waiting to go on..New Turbo is the most expensive part of course.....

@camposvazquez

Жыл бұрын

Updates??

lol damn Dodge friends!!!! damn Chevy friends!!!! i love it.. me and my friends we all go back and forth on each other and I laughed out loud when you said that about your friend... lol and gas mileage i get 14.9 but i am running 4:11 gears and i do run interstate a good bit and i do put my foot in it.. I have gotten up to 15.3 being easy.

@Unclemikecandoit

3 жыл бұрын

I have an 02 f350 super crew 7.3 with 35 MT and a leveling kit. I got 14.9 on stock pizza cutters, 9.9 on the 35's. Installed a hydra and put the 60hp tune in it, consistently gets 16mpg and i am not gentle with it.

Mine’s 2000 f250 has 400528 miles and still runs strong after being an tow pig for big rigs.

If you are ever having fuel issues there are also two filter screens in the fuel pickup in the fuel tank.

@87fbarton

3 жыл бұрын

Yes common thing that's missed in all powerstokes. I just dropped the tank on my 7.3 and replaced those screens and the bottom showerhead looking thing at the bottom.

@wyattalthouse4596

3 жыл бұрын

I just harpooned the tank n cut em off

@evadevries2952

Жыл бұрын

Ditched all the screens and added Goldenrod Fuel sceen on the frame to protect the pump.

So close on selling mine but rather fix it more after seeimg this video. 2002 ford f350 dually 4x4. Body is alright but shes a good work truck for roofing.

What is that black flat bar at the very bottom of your front end? And nice rig.

i was waiting for you to crank start it.

What is the wheel and tire set up on that? What’s the offset on them wheels?

I have inherited my grandpas early 99 and I have hade to replace the injectors because it was a farm truck it has I’ve 300,000. Also I forgot to replace the fuel filter. But he is making great points. If you have to chose between a newer truck or an older truck, I would pick the older truck.

@dragonyn5794

Жыл бұрын

I also bought a bully dog tuner for it and I will get better miles per gallon.

I would love to own a 7.3 or diesel in general, and use it for work. I would love one in red.

@22goDpeehs

3 жыл бұрын

Then decide to and do it. Best decision I've made. Worth every penny, drop of blood, sweat, & tears. My Bessy..02 F350 7.3 14" lift on 40's..Heaven.

@gbx615

3 жыл бұрын

@@22goDpeehs It’s funny you say this. Cause I’m kinda searching for one right now, I’m considering a 7.3 is more of my budget but it’s harder to find one clean. Dents I don’t care about but it’s penetrating rust that I don’t want. Already have it on my F150 and I hate to see it. A 6.0 I gotta admit would like to have one with the coil overs just for the slightly tighter steering not ride comfort. But with a 6.0 I’ve seen people love em and others despise them.

@BBslider001

3 жыл бұрын

And I would love to own an endless plate of pot brownies. What's your fucking point?

@jednaranch

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2002 f350 lariat 125,000 miles one owner with a 7.3 diesel .

I'm just about to sell my '20 ram 1500 Hemi warlock for an 03 7.3 f350 hotshot truck and I can't be more excited. Oh yeah, my 13k mi Ram appreciated to 9000 over what I owe for it and the Ford is going to be just about free.

I’ve got a 95, love it

@tractorboy31

3 жыл бұрын

97 f350 cab n chassis dually for me with 315k

@caseypyzer6304

3 жыл бұрын

1995 extended cab long bed, 190k

If I be honest I used to have a 7.3 it was a 2003 model also was a king ranch and crew cab only having 20000 miles on it and I always had enjoyed driving it super powerful reliable truck and thats until I came up on a 2nd gen dodge 3500 non dually that was a four door with the legendary Cummins in it paired with a 5 speed manual and having a long bed and I love my dodge as much as my ford but I love the dodge more not because of Cummins or anything it was just because of that sweet manual that paired up with a diesel makes it a real men's truck unlike chevy durmax with thier gasic problems

@JacobOverman

Жыл бұрын

Yeah

Over 400k miles, that's insane dude.

i love my 2000 f 250 7.3 4x4 ccsb its a tank have 6 inch leveling lift 37x13.5x17 tire

Great video

@JacobOverman

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

7.3powerstroke for life. Live to drive the 7.3.

@JacobOverman

Жыл бұрын

Trucks getting fixed now.

Thanks for the great info on the 7.3. What brand of aftermarket headlights are those? I’m looking for a set for my 6.0.

@JacobOverman

Жыл бұрын

ACONII or something like that. Cheap junk. Faded after 2 years.

I have a lot of powerstroke 1996 F 450 7.3l turbo diesel 5 speed flatbed a1996 F 250 7.3 l turbo diesel automatic an another 1996 flatbed F 250 extended cab 5 speed 4 wheel drive as well as my favorite 1997 F 350 powerstroke 4 door XLT 5 speed long bed I own a 12 valve Cummins 3500 5 speed dually and the whole dash is broken in it pour interior

The funny thing is manual locking hubs and auto locking hubs switch on the dash, right?

Did your snorkel on the rubicon void your warranty?

My 7.3 excursion completely stock other than straight pipes gets a solid 16mpg going 75 on the highway. Just took a 600 mile round trip

@JacobOverman

Жыл бұрын

That’s pretty good. About what I get out of my 99 7.3

Can we see how the blow by is on the truck

What size and brand of rims and tires do you have?

What’s your tire and wheel set up?

How many miles is to much I went to look at one at 325000 other then that it's mint and he wants 5k is that good or to hight like will it last long time

Those are some good looking wheels and tires! What are they called?

@thomaslochner9068

3 жыл бұрын

I'm fairly certain they are Method NV's.

Mine has the zf 6 and desired sterling 3.73 rear end giving me great mileage 21 to 23 average

@cupwalker24.7

Жыл бұрын

Yes yes 💪

You have a link for body pannels need to change some out

What size method wheels do you have ?

This video makes me wanna get a decent lowish mile one and drive it past 1 Million 💯

@JacobOverman

Жыл бұрын

They are truly amazing trucks

2001 4x4 running 35s pulling 18 mpg at 1800 rpm at 2000 rpm starts to drink. 2001 has no epa stuff on it all other years dose.

yes i noticed the shocks too

419000 on mine whiskey dents all the way around it and I wouldn't take a 10000 dollar bill for it. I also have 2012 f350 no problem with it but I love my 7.3

What type of lift kit it that . How tall ?

I’ve got a 2001 , manual trans with 160 thousand miles . Lots of good years left

@JacobOverman

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah

The weird/funny thing you mentioned is one red shock in front and one white shock in front

Everyone has there own preferences. I just bought a 2000 F350 7.3 with over 460,000 miles on the body and yes, the interior is better quality if you compare it to second gen dodge trucks, but let’s not be hating on the 12 Valve Cummins.

What size are the wheels?

Where did you get your headlights? Very cool!

@miguelpineda9525

2 жыл бұрын

Ebay

I am an ole crippled guy and kind of limited on what I can do. I have a 2003 f350 7.3, a few weeks ago my engine started a metallic screaming noise, I first thought that one of the front pulleys was getting ready to lock up. After turning off the engine it would not even try to turn over. It left me stranded in the boonies. I had it towed in, 3hrs later They found the starter had stayed engaged and had broken inside. I put on a new starter and a new relay in fuse panel everything now works but I dont know what caused it and I am afraid to go anywhere. Any ideas??

@JacobOverman

2 жыл бұрын

It’s common for the starter bolts to vibrate loose on these trucks. Happened on my dads truck. They probably backed out and had your starting at a weird angle on the fly wheel. Other than that I’d just say faulty starter.

Picking up a 99 7.3 with 291k miles later this week for 6 grand. Couldn’t resist it lol

@joethomas7872

2 жыл бұрын

@Cody Parin mine is in great condition it’s been a southern truck it’s entire life. If it’s more rust than truck I’d walk away

Just got a 2000 f350 srw with 146k miles. So I should have a truck for a while.

Ya mine only leaks one or two drops but it’s from valve cover

A 7.3 truck with the coil spring front suspension from the 05-07 models would be great

@KiyaWarrior

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely feasible / possible. All you gotta do is a front axle swap and get that carli suspension.

Ford counts 1 idle hour as 29 miles so when I see a high mile 7.3 I’m like it’s way more than what people think

@dolaward

2 жыл бұрын

If you have a 7.3 with the old style odometer does it turn over 29 miles after an hour of idling?

@JimmyTheProstitute

Жыл бұрын

@@dolaward No lmao

I recently sold my deleted 2021 King Ranch 6.7 F-250 and while it had tons of power i still prefer my 2003 7.3 truck for reliability and durability.

@JacobOverman

11 ай бұрын

I’m lost? Reliability. You must have had a horrible 6.7. 6.7 is way more reliable

I just picked up a 99 7.3 f350 dually extended cab 200k miles but leaks oil from the pan gasket don’t know shit about diesels but I feel for a grand nothing g else from my knowledge of vehicles overall (non diesel) runs strong right steering shifts good rides a bit rough on bumps but I figure little rust here in wisco and for $1000 not bad I feel just trying to figure out how to get some better fuel maybe a bit more power but I’d like to have a cool whistle just cuz a turbo whistle sounds cool to me but some extra power would be cool too what all should I do to this thing on a budget?

@JacobOverman

8 ай бұрын

If it’s auto. You want to be careful about power upgrades unless you have money put away to upgrade the transmission. Otherwise just throw some good tunes onto a hydra chip and go for it. A mild set of injectors. Turbo work and adrenaline hpop will get you a long ways. Also just keep up on maintenance and make sure if it’s hard to start cold that your lpop is good and feeding oil to the hpop.

Lol the big dent in the door I noticed lol. Still a dope truck

@dallasharrelson7660

3 жыл бұрын

Me also

I have 99 f250 with 650k and still running strong

@benbeierle1796

3 жыл бұрын

Early '99 or late '99? I've got an early '99 with 164k and hoping to get a lot more out of it

I get about 15-18 mpg completely stock non lifted beside a AFE intake driving 70mph maybe even 20mpg if u do 55mph and control your roll and stop I know cause when I’m broke and low on fuel I do that

@stevepartridge75

2 жыл бұрын

I get the same lifted 4". 33 12.5 18s 3.55 gears auto. Has a hydra, 5" exhaust, and a a Airaid CAI.

@camposvazquez

Жыл бұрын

Guys between the afe..air raid...banks...s&b.. Donaldson/Ford cai... Which do you guys see as best

Got a 2001 7.tree f2shity with 890 thousand miles all original no rust Michigan truck works construction and plowed every winter of its life....still stroking and purrs like a kitten 😸 13 letter shitspreader INTERNATIONAL best diesel ever made...I've been driving it for 23 years now...wouldn't trade it for a rocketship....

Does your truck rub on the leafs with those wheels and tires?

@ryank2897

3 жыл бұрын

Shoulda kept watching lol