2001 F350 7.3 PowerStroke - 86D Fuel Pressure Spring Fuel Mod Upgrade SP

I was kinda skeptical about this mods but so far I’m pretty happy with the results!! But I suggest if you do this order the replacement o ring or 2 just in case yours won’t hold after reinstall
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PROJECT COST:
2001 F350 7.3 4x4 6 Speed Dually
135,000 Miles
F350 Auction bid - $5,700
Auction fees - $540
Delivery cost - $650
•REPAIRS•
New wheel - $310
New rear tire - $130
New front tire - $130
F350 Pair of leaf springs - $240
F350 RH leaf spring sold - (-$60)
eBay Driver dually fender - $450
eBay Driver dually fender refund - (-$400)
eBay Driver duality Fender sold - (-$120)
Another Drive Dually fender - $400
Taillight - $20
Motorcraft water pump - $180 amzn.to/2TAmYPK
2 new Napa batteries - $300
Dorman Mirror Switch - $15 amzn.to/2OZDQAT
Motorcraft Steering Stabilizer - $70 amzn.to/2yYpMN9
•UPGRADES•
Floor mats - $30
Tailgate Assist kit - $50 amzn.to/2Z4vImd
2" level kit - $60 amzn.to/2N8ecay
New side market lights - $35 amzn.to/2Z3nEyh
New Clearance lights - $30 amzn.to/33BWSjR
Red & Amber LED Bulbs X20 - $50 amzn.to/2YRZBam
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3 LED Rear Bar - $10 amzn.to/2ZaSadv
LED flasher relay - $15 amzn.to/31JCfjQ
LED headlights - $150 (i didnt like the fit)
LED foglight - $120 (i didnt like the fit)
Motorcraft oil filter - $10 amzn.to/2N8yhNK
Motorcraft fuel filter - $20 amzn.to/2OWVcOE
Amazon 5W-40 Full synthetic oil - $75 amzn.to/2Z8DuHE
AIH delete plug - $20 bit.ly/2H9DocO
Thermostat and Housing - $70 amzn.to/2NaKFwL
New radiator hose - $15 bit.ly/2Z9kX2e
Bed Back rack - $250 amzn.to/31IDVKI
Fomoto Oil pan drain valve - $25 amzn.to/2H8D8ec
CCV Mod - $40
Intercooler pipe foil delete - $0
Intercooler pipe wrap - $20 amzn.to/3050CrW
Tyger side steps - $350 amzn.to/2YUArrq
Bosch 135A alternator - $160 amzn.to/33Efn7q
Boost Gauge install - $70 amzn.to/2Z3opY9
Stealth Tuner Module - $600 bit.ly/2MljLTp
EBP pipe & sensor clean - $0
5” AFE straight pipe exhaust - $650 1023diesel.com
RiffRaff 6637 Intake kit - $100 bit.ly/33ARBcn
RiffRaff FRX Fuel upgrade - $200 bit.ly/33yZHlM
RiffRaff Crossover oil line - $50 bit.ly/2Z8F4JA
RiffRaff up-pipes upgrade - $400 bit.ly/2KCv9Iv
RiffRaff Plenums upgrade - $300 bit.ly/3066Ck9
TOTAL COST: $12,100

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[@josephcirelli9642]

Great informative video! I replaced my Blue Spring with a new housing & O ring for my ‘05 F350 6.0L about 6 months ago. I immediately noticed quicker throttle response & about 2-4 mpg improvement. I was surprised that you didn’t replace the O ring on your truck considering the problem with the water pump. I watch Joe (Living On Wheels) & Cody (Powerstroke Project) as well. Both are great guys & do a great job on their channels! Thanks for all you do making your videos!

[@FixItNick]

Thanks man, wanted to take a risky chance lol...

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I agree you think he would have learned from the water pump o ring

[@jacobkachinski6550]

I got a 55psi, 62psi, and a 70 psi plus the o rings from riff raff diesel for 12.99 haven't installed yet so I can't say how they perform but seems like a better bang for your buck

[@d7stevenjohnson922]

Fuel pressure before and after the chan 23:51 ge thanks for checking and getting a reading before and after

[@notj5712]

If you're going to do this, spend a little more, get the FRX from RiffRaff. Also, get rid of that cover and bracket. Totally unneeded, gets in the way and keeps you from seeing the condition of things.

[@FixItNick]

I just looked into FRX mod and I kinda want to, I think I’ll get it for research purposes lol but $25 and $200 is a big difference not a little, I like that cover, I devoted to much time to make that one work haha

[@myleshansel7950]

Just did the spring on my truck and what a difference, smoother idle better throttle response, also seems to have a tad bit more power.

[@FixItNick]

Which spring you use? What year 7.3?

[@myleshansel7950]

@@FixItNick the same spring you just installed

[@myleshansel7950]

It's a 2001 F-250

[@gethinjones1348]

Great video Nick-very informative and a good watch, looking forward to hearing the exhaust mod!

[@FixItNick]

Thanks bro, You have no idea how badly I want to get the exhaust on. Stupid 60 hours night shifts

[@LivingOnWheels]

Nice video man! I am honestly amazed that stupid Viton seal didn't leak after you reused it! I've had a brand new one leak on me, so I would get a spare, but not install it if it's not leaking. Others are right if you keep the stock fuel system RiffRaff's frx is a very nice addition. I am not surprised that the truck seems to run smoother on the top end. These injectors thrive with good fuel and oil pressure. The common term for the noise you were trying to describe is injector cackle. tapping into the 2 other fuel ports on the heads with either the frx or another fuel system will help even more with cackle. Another great and cheap mod is the high-pressure oil crossover line to equalize the oil pressure between the heads. That will also make a big difference on smoothing the engine down. Great video!!

[@FixItNick]

I just looked into FRX mod and I kinda want to, I think I’ll get it for research purposes lol

[@LivingOnWheels]

@@FixItNick Strictly scientific reasoning!

[@fatfairlane]

That is truly the best Spring out there the one from sinister is too stiff and the 1 that Ford offers a is still too weak I have the exact same 1 in my truck and I love it

[@FixItNick]

Did yours improve Mpg? I just did mpg results video vs stock and got worse :((

[@fatfairlane]

Yes but mine also has the fuel bowl plunger removed and a tow tune on it. For that spring the computer will have to relearn the amount of fuel its returning, that mod is best if u disconnect the battery for about a hour to reset the adaptive strategy and will take a tank or 2 to turn it. Also it throttle should be more sensitive to so staying off the skinny pedal is a lil harder.

[@fatfairlane]

The 2 next best thing to do to that truck is a 4 inch stainless exhaust and a tune. Flo pro offers a great turbo back full stainless exhaust for that truck for about $450 and the hydra tuner is $250.you will see hug mpg jump with those 2 upgrades.

[@mr.slaya1995]

Nick i watched the whole video your really stressing me out with your boldness to drive on E you scetchy boy

[@JacobGodinez-m4s]

Hell yeah like that shout out to living on wheels! Much love!

[@markdlate]

Congratulations on 70k Nick.

[@FixItNick]

Thx sir

[@Powerstrokeboy2008]

Sounded like a 6.4 starter when I where drilling 😂

[@hellcat3268]

Im very stressed rightnow because our house dosent have power and more stuff goodthing you posted this vid i can relax

[@braulioalexandergarciachav9105]

Quionda

[@FixItNick]

That sucks, glad you enjoyed, are my vids that relaxing?? Lol

[@hellcat3268]

I always enjoy your videos

[@FixItNick]

HELLCAT 326 thx bro it’s humbling

[@iainf6]

Many congratulations on 70k 🎉🎊👌🎊🎂👌 great mod buddy definitely made a huge difference, so worth every dollar.... Nearly said penny, 🤣 I fantastic that you test each mod too so we know what works 👌 heres to another 70 k👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@FixItNick]

Thx sir, I’m all about scientific research haha

[@alanarmstrong2323]

Riff raff makes a cool rfx unit for return fuel from heads.

[@FixItNick]

I just looked into FRX mod and I kinda want to, I think I’ll get it for research purposes lol

[@gregmenniges5963]

I know it's been a year since this was posted but I will say this it's smoothed out my idol and it takes the air back to the fuel bowl instead of sending it through the injectors I can't say enough about it it's one of the best upgrades I've done

[@mrdan544]

Gotta love that small screw gun I have two of them one like the one you have n one from harbor freight both have bailed me out more than once

[@FixItNick]

Yes really helpful, I use it all the time

[@davidrainwater6981]

Icp sensor looks like it could use a new pigtail. Mine left me on the side of the road just saying. Great videos!

[@dicktater4801]

Hey man, I just changed my icp, but I used the old pigtail. Should I change it? I cleaned the oil out with contact cleaner.

[@rigoffear]

@@dicktater4801 mine also left me on the side of the road on a cross country trip. I know this was posted a year ago but if there is any oil in that plug change the pigtail. I did mine in the parking lot of an O'Reilly's in some random town in New Mexico. Unfortunately that meant aftermarket (only one in stock) and no heat shrink tubing. I just crimped and electrical taped it all. It worked. It definitely needs to be cleaned up though and done right.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice upgrade

[@danielmeyer4515]

60 to 65 psi at idle and 53 psi is the minimum under wide open throtel.

[@DonRRicks]

Nick, the only diesel engine I have is on my Kubota tractor, but I thoroughly enjoy your adventures. I can watch your videos and not get my hands greasy. What is the light on the upper left corner of the instrument panel? Looks to be adjacent to the Amp gage

[@FreestylePYRO1]

Thats a low fuel light haha

[@FixItNick]

Glad you enjoy, talking about the low fuel light?

[@northernlights880]

Enjoyed it 👍

[@kieran8720]

Have you considered the hutch and harpoon mod??? Every 7.3 should have it done. I’m your case I’d drop the tank. With my 250 I’m just taking the bed off with a few friends and getting into the tank from above.

[@sedric6153]

I removed my tank. My plastic pickup foot was in a million pieces so I cleaned out the tank..

[@ambush13685]

Brill as always.

[@FixItNick]

Thanks bro

[@omegaseamaster1550]

The diesel drains from the fuel bowl into the valley and down onto the back of the engine block.... You can always flush with fresh water after the fuel drips into the valley.

[@FixItNick]

The bowl doesnt drain into the valley, there is a drain tube

[@omegaseamaster1550]

@@FixItNick I guess my 1999 F250 Super Duty (actually a 98.5/99 model year) was an anomaly then....

[@randalln.587]

You might as well change parts that are inside there anyhow. Mine was bypassing more fuel than should have. I bought the frx kit from riffraff.

[@frankvacanti5277]

I did one on my 02.what a mess.snapped a screw removing it. Than broke the threads off in the compression nut reinstalling it. BUY WHOLE KIT. Includes housing,screws,O rings and spring. Dont even try to do this without the kit in hand

[@FixItNick]

Dang that sucks

[@alanarmstrong2323]

I replaced the whole pintle and seat assembly there is an oring that getts flat in the filter housting between between seat and filter assembly there is an oline in the fuel line as well.

[@k9leadstheway531]

Good video. A suggestion for you though. Try keeping your fuel above 1/4 tank. Fuel pump has to work a lot harder when its below 1/4 tank and dousnt cool as good.

[@FixItNick]

Yes I agree, I usually refill a half, wanted to see if full tank will last me 2 weeks and it did lol

[@k9leadstheway531]

@@FixItNick nice haha

[@johnflanagan3691]

Fuel pump isn’t in the tank in these trucks but I agree on a gas car

[@austin2926]

Do you have to drain the fuel bowl before taking apart?

[@bennyabney939]

The higher fuel pressure probably atomizes the fuel better hence the smoother running engine.

[@FixItNick]

Yes I agree

[@aidanrogers4636]

I over tightened that bolt and it snapped in half.

[@michaelmcgregor3573]

It might do better if there was more fuel in it. Lol jk. Awesome video thanks keep up the good work. Love the videos

[@FixItNick]

Lol I need to launch higher maybe. Or do from 10mph instead

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video nick

[@jrstrange123]

Kept waiting for you to run out of fuel. You were sitting on empty bro.

[@jordykimbrell8916]

Hey I have been having trouble with my 97 7.3 it run like crap and then some times it runs amazing it also has a tune from 97 on it

[@FixItNick]

It can be many things hard to know

[@cerwin21]

Check your grounds and add some on the trans and transfer case. I had same issue grounds were old and brittle

[@RJ-cc1fz]

That spring is no longer available. Know where else I can get it?

[@victormontes2914]

Hi that old spring can be origin of a clunking noise?

[@rigoffear]

Probably a dumb question but I'm going to ask it anyways. I have a 2000 F350 and I plan to do the fuel bowl delete with regulated return. If I do that I'm assuming I shouldn't bother with this because it's going away with the fuel bowl? I'm a total newb but have slowly been learning. I just did my waterpump, fan clutch, and replaced my degas bottle.

[@kennethmabus381]

Idk but my fuel empty light comes on way before yours does apparently or yours isn't working. Edit: oh yours did come on!

[@FixItNick]

Yea mine does, not anyone with FRX system and the gold medium spring (comes with 3 springs)

[@jamesemmeneckersr.1875]

Do people ever remove spring altogether?

[@nbooker7504]

Id like to know myself

[@clarkwilliams9967]

if u want 0 fuel pressure go for it loll

[@edwardsfrank4790]

👌✌️😎

[@FixItNick]

Thx

[@kilroy7365]

@FixitNick - The link to the "Fuel Pressure Spring" is broken.

[@FixItNick]

The what?

[@kilroy7365]

@@FixItNick - Was pointing out that the hyperlink (that you posted) to the Fuel Pressure Spring is broken "not working". No worries, I found and ordered straight from their website (got it today in the mail).

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

It shaved a few seconds off not bad

[@FixItNick]

MPGs decreases tho :((

[@renoflames]

YOU ARE WORSE THAN I AM ABOUT STAYING UP LATE OR EARLY..... I STILL WANT TO BUY THE TRUCK AND TURN IT INTO A FULL KING RANCH MODIFICATION A NEW TRUCK WITH NOS ASSEMBLY LINE PARTS FROM A NOS TRUCK NEVER REGISTERED. CANT USE THE FRAME BUT GOT A 100% NOS TRUCK DISPLAY. RUNS AND DRIVES WHEN IT WENT INTO THE NEW CONTAINER. OH WELL...

[@FixItNick]

Haha if you want it that bad I’ll sell it to you in 2020

[@ManicPandaMedia]

Hope you didn't run out of fuel..lol

[@DeepSouthBayouDiesel]

You noticed that too😂 He's taking a big risk running his fuel that low. It'll introduce air into the fuel system. Been there, done that. Not fun

[@narcisist83]

Is it just me, or does Nick look like a pale HULK?

[@FixItNick]

Lol trying to think of it as a compliment haha

[@randalln.587]

Fuel pressure should be no more than 70psi idle. You will shorten life of injectors. Btw I've done 95 Too 100mph in my truck.

[@joegarren6529]

Wow, SMH

[@erichn4291]

Waste of money for return on investment. Fix your fuel sender instead of this stuff.

[@FixItNick]

What’s wrong with sender? Lol

[@atv55803]

get some fuel man your empty