1997 OBS Ford F250 7.3L Diesel Powerstroke REVIVAL ... Will it Run??

[@farmerandsonsgarage6883]

Awesome. I agree that it's the best engine ever made, and I'd give the 300 straight 6 Ford the second place spot on the list.

[@Rubisteve06]

Ole 6 in a row ready to tow

[@markjauregui8138]

I would have to 100% agree, I have a 97 f350 7.3 and still have my 87 f 150 straight 6 manual, I love the low 4x4 gear it's crazy crawling power... 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dirtymax6.649]

Put the ratchet extension in the square hole on top of the fuel bowl and twist it open its that easy smacking it is why you had a hard time and how you crack the plastic

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

The China fuel cap was closer to 3/4 than 1/2”. It stripped immediately. So went to next best thing, did not make it in the video. I prefer the Motorcraft or Wix filters. Thank you for the feedback. Stay tuned since the next video will be out soon! 🤘🏻

[@rogercarrico4975]

If your gonna pull the fuel bowl. I would go ahead and replace the lift pump and associated little short fuel lines.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

replaced the lines. Good idea to do the pump.

[@billramsey7455]

What a dream truck. I have a 94 IDI 7.3 0BS 4X4 Extended cab. 220,000 on all Original. And it's every bit that clean or cleaner. So I don't know if that motor has been replaced. Either way you have a great investment in a fun toy. Can't Wait to watch the rest of your videos.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

It appears it has been out. They cut the radiator support and poorly “patched” it.

[@kentjensen4977]

I live in Wisconsin my 97 Powerstroke is rusted away witb 180,000 miles. Wish i had this truck.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Rust is a killer. Has taken too many good rigs. I hate rust

[@jmaxx88shsu]

Have you considered going E-Fuel? I've converted 3 OBS trucks to E-Fuel and not regretted it once. Less mess and equipment in the valley.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

I would not be against electric fuel pump. They are proven. What do you do with the void in the top of the motor?

[@Rubisteve06]

That truck is clean!

[@austin14]

Is this the Chick-Fil-A in Maryville? Lol.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

😁 Sure is

[@theccwdad]

motors run on electricity and engines run on combustion❤ great video and truck though.

[@theccwdad]

I might get a 97 crew cab 2wd with the 7.3 with a disc brake rear end from a newer truck super duty I think, on a trade for my race car. The truck wouldn't stay running last week so I'm waiting to see if they get it back on the road. If they do we're gonna do the deal. My race car is useless for me in my life now and We're definitely going to be moving again in the next year. For that alone this truck will be worth it.

[@davidlampe4153]

I wonder what the previous owner was thinking of to replace the motor at 220,000 miles?? I have a Powerstroke 99 late model with 370,000 still runs pretty good. I’ve been driving it since 2006 a bit more rusted than yours. The long crank time made me think of several things primary oil pump and glow plug relay. I used to have to crank my engine over when it was colder than 50 degrees F but I found out the problem was the glow plug relay wasn’t working. It’s not very expensive. Fixing that fuel leak is also a good idea. Is there a part two of your truck rescue?

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

No idea. Although some 7.3's have failed even early in life. I do know that a massive oil leak while driving will kill one. Such as dipstick tube dumping all the oil while driving. Majority of well kept motors not abused last a very, very long time.

[@coreywelder4787]

Looks great

[@adamcarufel8895]

The fuel bowl cover is just a 3/8 extension with a wratchet

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Usually 1/2” but the Chinese one was even larger and stripped immediately

[@zachjacobs6309]

Try removing the icp sensor and crank if no oil you know for sure it’s the ipr if no check engine light might be the icm if it’s the icp you can unplug and get a default 500 psi and will crank there’s a lot of little shit that can cause a crank no start but that’s a very nice truck you have there I’m jealous lol I have a f350 super duty cab and chassis runs great gotta love the simple reliable 7.3 power stroke

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

It was setting for years and was told it had bad fuel leak. That’s why it was parked. Wait until you see the ipr pigtail in the next video or the fuel bowl video. Was insane . Thank you for the feedback.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Both those videos are out. On the best motor ever made. 🇺🇸

[@jeffreypinder9398]

That is one clean OBS Ford. How long has it been sitting? Great save on this one. The Schrader valve will release the air and you should have straight fuel coming out for priming. Replace all the suspect rubber hoses while you are there.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Yes, replaced all in the next video. Would recommend everyone do it.

[@coreywelder4787]

Nice job

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Thank you

[@ChrisHoughton-id7si]

Not sure where y’all are located at , but lance cunningham ford is right down the road from me here in Knoxville TN . There been open since 1989! ( I seen it on the tailgate )

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

The truck must of been sold there. It was far from the city limits where it was found.

[@adrianrios4949]

Damn mine is extremely clean then lol

[@frankmorain2755]

Mine got 360000 on it and still runs MINT

[@joegutierrez8619]

Nice bro

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Appreciate it!

[@Edprine4127]

210k-220k isnt even broke in on a 7.3 motor!

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

You got that right! Best motors ever made

[@boronin10]

Why you doing revivals in parking lots

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

haha why not??

[@boronin10]

@southernrevivalautomotive idk maybe neighbors complain about dragging old trucks in or city officials. I know because I've had it happen to me lol

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

haha we've got cool neighbors ...but we also don't want to push them past their limit! @@boronin10

[@boronin10]

@southernrevivalautomotive me too but I know some neighborhoods don't like people doing what you and I do I'm same way . But I've had issues with city in past its pretty calm down now tho. But anyway keep up the good work.