You really need a Banks tuner and a overdrive transmission

I hope you do something about that ugly ass steering wheel in the truck! IH has always had some ugly looking steering wheels!! A nice three-spoke wheel would look good in that truck.

With power mods the truck could definitely benefit from longer gearing. Yeah it’ll pull some torque back out of it but with tuning and modifications you’ll net more torque in the end. With some nice long gearing you’ll be able to cruise at 70 at lower rpm which will keep the engine and transmission super happy, as well as give way better fuel econ

Won't start without engine oil ✌️crank/cam sensor 😎

Good ole computer bs

I would suggest buying a spare cam and crank position sensor. IPR valve with pigtail and possibly an ICP sensor w pigtail. Change the connector before you change the sensor though. Those are all fairly common failure points the triple 4 and most HPOP systems. The 110Vdv is the from the “IDM (injector driver module) /FICM (fuel injector control module)” to fire the injectors. Other failure points are the valve cover gaskets which have integrated pass thru connectors for the Injectors and glow plugs. If you can get BG EPR or seafoam and run in the oil per their instructions before an oil change, will definitely help the injectors, EPR has helped bring life back into some 6.0s I’ve dealt with.

To haul stuff, you dont need speed, you need torque

I had a 97 F series Super duty,(F450) with the 7.3 Powerstroke and from the factory was rated at 225HP with redline @3600 RPM Orange lined at3400 and it had the Ford E4OD trans with 5:37 traction lock rear, at 3,000RPM it was doing 70 MPH. after the warranty was up it got the 4" Stainless steel exhaust and a tuner, and pyrometer, and since I was towing and hauling only went for the first of 3 levels, It had a 11 ft flatbed 10 ft camper and towed a 3 horse trailer, usually grossed out at about 19,000 CGVW. It would pull that load over I90 Wash state, Snoqualamie pass, 3,000 ft in 3rd gear 3400 RPM at 56 MPH it was about a 6 mile hard pull and the pyro would hit about 1300 F at the summit, run that truck for 15 years, did replace the transmission at 49,000 and the reman came with a huge trans cooler, which tells me it was under sized at Ford, Engine never had a problem and only sold it because in old age we got out of horses and camping. sweetest running engine I ever had.

Cant wait to see more of this truck been anting to build one for a long time

I couldn’t tell where you installed that EGT gauge but depending on if it’s pre or post turbo, the readout can vary 200 degrees. And 200 degrees hotter than 1250 can mean burning a hole in a piston. Sorry if someone already posted this same comment.

good vid! i have a 98 nearly identical except it has a custom aluminum flatbed with under toolboxes. i need to do a walk around vid of mine sometime. hoping to see more of what becomes of your truck.

steering wheel would drive me mad its more crooked than Trump.

Your obsession with going 70+ in a big truck thats designed for short haul day use is of concern; obviously that truck was made for farm type use. No one pulling a trailer (RVers, Big trucks, etc) needs to be driving 70+. Just give yourself more time and be safe or get an appropriate engineered/designed/built truck.

That tune REALLY gave it some gusto. I'd almost think for safety, you'd back the tune off 1 peg and see if it's still adequate.

Great content. Thank you for posting it. Just wanted to let you know you might want to lower the rear ratios to lower your rpm on that motor.

Those pre-emissions diesels could be pretty reliable. Modern ones though, well.....

Why is the CB radio mounted upside-down?

If you can’t take the stupid music out please do because when you went to test drive after the tuning I want to hear the 7.3 not the stupid music. I love 7.3s & want to hear it scream.

A question. Are you building a hauler, or a large pickup? Set your sights, but don't try for both. Unless you have lots of cash. The carnage will be spectacular.😱😎 Best wishes from ~2,000 miles North.

The speed limitation is called a governor. It's supposed to operate on vacuum and speed. So under little load, it controls the top speed to 65 MPH. Under load, it's supposed to let more throttle open to help keep the speed up. I thinks that this limiter can be removed.

I took on the project of restoring a 1969 Tom Sawyer. I’m at this exact step of reflooring. Was not looking forward to making stringers and doing fiberglass work because I have never done it before. This gives me hope that it’s not that complicated if you’re prepped and prepared. Do you have a materials list for this project?

I have a fleet of international trucks. We wouldn’t buy those 444s , you can get DT 466 in those 4300s, why pull you bother with an 444.As you found out that’s just n around town local delivery truck,not meant for interstate travel especially towing. If it had a 466/ 7 speed spicer it would be an absolute pleasure to drive,so much more power and torque. It’s a way better cold starting engine,much easier to work on and so much heavier duty. It’s a true MD engine .You bought the wrong truck. It’s never going to be what you want without swapping the transmission and differential gears . Too bad you didn’t know a bit more when you were buying you’d skipped right over that truck,and in the end spent a little more upfront to be happier with the end product. Hope it all works out for you. You have to watch those egts when towing. Thats when you can hurt the engine .Great video, thanks for posting it.

Look for an upgrade to the AT545. Something out of a Chevy Duramax.

Ryan Bingham is a great choice.

You can cut that 0-60 time in half by playing this video at 2x speed...:)

Php is great helps the power

7:06 man he's in big trouble if he cant even count.

Where did you get the tunner ? I have a international truck that needs help also

Honest opinion, that TC is your first fix. It will address "most" of your concerns. Bouncing off 3k isn't helping EGT's, fuel mileage, or being kind to the trans. A flush and fill will help as an intermediate band-aid too. You gotta remember, all that time idling, that ATF was cycling and getting warm. A suggestion though, if you're going to have it down to change a TC, might think about a 5 speed from an F350. If I remember right, they used the same S5-42. You could get a non-pto version and get rid of half the stuff clogging up under the truck, or keep the PTO for a hydraulic pump. Hydraulics = all kinds of fun stuff like a tilt bed, jib crane, etc. Or onboard air.

The 7.3 started out as a tug boat engine before being used in road vehicles.

I am wondering why you think metric system is stupid.

I love that truck, can't believe everything was there from the factory it was just the tune, lol amazing!!

Why not just pop the harness off the coil bracket and flip it over? 9:37

drove many tow trucks with that set up, but manual trans...INTERNATIONAL purposely sets them low to avoid liabilities. but yes, they got plenty left when you bump the tune.

What is the tuner information, i would like to look into it for my truck.

FREEDOM!

Since 128 is a multiple of 16, my bet would be that the programming rolled over to zero. Setting it to 127 might have worked. Anyways that where I would have looked first for debugging.

LOL that's great, that is actually a TRUCK for towing in the rest of the world and not those fancy ass pick ups

yessss go diesel on the boats!!

When I was a kid I had a Suzuki TS90. It would only go 65mph.

My F250 is rocking a 7.3, with a tune it's damned impressive!!

Amazing how governed that thing was from factory, and drive by wire on the throttle for the age! Some crazy contraption PTO sprayer thing going on there.

Man, your editing, production quality, lighting, thought about where to put the camera, effects, are top notch AND you did a really nice job on the go-kart, nothing was half-assed, You even measured how many amps each light pulled (interesting!) never have I seen such a good video that certainly deserves more views on youtube, must have been fun to make and edit!

I wouldn't be afraid to ask someone for a tow, especially on a restoration boat like that! Personally I'm always looking for a chance to help out if I can, I've been towed enough times, I'm happy to tow someone else.

Looks like it works pretty well. I don't really think it looks dorky or anything, like who cares if it doubles your endurance. Don't be the guy who thinks full gear on a motorcycle makes him look dorky, ADV guys know the truth, about gear and exoskeletan tools.

Wow, I just stumped upon your channel and had to compliment you on the great content and excellent production/editing. Keep this up and i'm sure your subscriber count will grow very quickly.

The production value on this video is top notch! I must buy boat that isn't rotted!

You need shade bro. Put some tarps up to help those a/c's out. 90% solar shades on Amazon will cut another 10 degrees off for very little money.

Hasil kerja yang begitu bagus sekali,, kapalnya cantik ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

Good Job!!!!!!!!!!!