7.3 FORD POWERSTROKE Buyers Guide

[@BigfootTJ]

Dude showing a bad one is incredible. Thank you for that. Everyone shows what a good ones like but you never have a comparison.

[@dannydietz1]

As an obs gasser guy looking to make the jump to the diesel world, this video is invaluable. I can pick a great gasser in my sleep but diesel is new to me. I thank you.

[@mattwitkowski6329]

My 2002 F-350 7.3 has 360k on it and runs flawlessly. I religiously maintain it.

[@ShawnsTrains265]

Thank you! I'm buying a 99' with 205k on it soon and this made me much more comfortable with the purchase. 1,000,000 is my goal! Keep up the great work!

[@grantkramer5145]

Do you mind me asking how much you’re paying for it?

[@ShawnsTrains265]

@@grantkramer5145 14k. New water pump, power steering pump, 5th wheel installed, and upgraded radiator and transmission

[@danbartstow9829]

Thank you! I just bought a 99 F-350 4x4 4 door long bed all white even the grill and door handles and it’s lifted with a tuner on race mode and purring like a kitten! I absolutely love it but fuel is expensive at 10 mpg

[@ydocproductions5593]

You crushed this video James! Also that thumbnail is awesome👍

[@Dieselfan1997]

Sometimes the blowby isn't a dead giveaway I gambled on a 03 excursion 7.3 I bought non running got it running had no blowby but a few of the cylinders were crazy low on compression

[@rayberres9801]

😮 broo u the best blessings from Mexico bad ass

[@brianmaynard7320]

Great video, James!! I'll know what to look for, if I go to buy a F250.. Thank you brother!!

[@Stickit2daman]

Thank you. So informative. I appreciate ya.

[@CentralOregonShenanigans]

You are welcome

[@Stickit2daman]

Do you happen to sell any trucks at the moment? I'm located in WA and am in the market.@@CentralOregonShenanigans

[@DylanGaither]

new subscriber, this video helped me a lot thank you

[@the4evertravelers]

I'm currently looking at a E350 with the 7.3 power stroke. it was an ambulance but now decomissioned. it has 300k milage after seeing this video its making me feel better about buying it. its only 6k

[@jdcomin175]

please tell me it’s the one listed on fb marketplace in houston lol

[@anthonylongo1465]

Thanks for posting this. Great info

[@thetealbilliardbagger3286]

10 gs is a great price either way! Congrats! I own a 7.3 now for 8 years I love it never lets me down!

[@alancummings5098]

Nice video! Learned a bunch, thank you!

[@CentralOregonShenanigans]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

[@jeffhutchins7048]

Put WARN hubs on. Pretty reasonable pricing. Don't replace with factory plastic.

[@jeffhutchins7048]

Get up on the front bumper with a flashlight and check the engine valley for fuel and oil.

[@sandman_Rifletalks]

HOLY CRAP haha Bend Oregon!! youre around bend? im in idaho

[@jeffhutchins7048]

Early Super Duty (99-02) ALL came with Dana 50 fronts (F250 AND F350) UNLESS it's a dually. '03-UP Dana 60.

[@jeffhutchins7048]

That bad running '03 probably had cracked top rings from ether use.

[@jeffhutchins7048]

You're more checking glow plugs than anything else with a cold start (and batteries). Power Stroke glow plugs are kind of a pain to change.

[@jacob-67tune18]

Great vidya

[@magmacoffee]

Tire should not be in the consideration of buying a truck may be getting a cheaper price by a small margin, but not determining it

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Nice job with the video James! 😁👍 Great idea also!

[@trailheadgen541]

Hey great video. I’m from Oregon as well .

[@Ben-kf8ls]

I appreciate the video, helps a lot, what intake do you have on your personal truck and that burgundy truck?

[@jeffhutchins7048]

ALL automatic 7.3s have TERRIBLE trans. cooling. Plus a bad front pump seal. Don't let them get up to 200 degrees. ADD COOLERS, YES coolerS!

[@markdavis8888]

When its cold and the door is stuck, pull on the door at the bottom edge so the handle won't break. Luckily Superduty handles are easy to replace. Just bought my dream truck, 2000 F-450 4x4 manual, PTO dump 1/4" steel flatbed with drop down sides. I turned over 50,000 on the drive home from purchase in Spokane. 400+ mile flawless drive. I have had to replace the GP relay. I put in the White Rogers. Not a cold winter but I live down by Sunriver at 4500 feet. Great video!

[@davidmcnerney3048]

The "bad one" could just need uvch's.

[@stacenhartland9777]

James,,, who you looking at??? Was Sasquatch walking around the back yard??? Lol. Thxs for run down.

[@JustinDulge21]

I have an old cowboy coworker who offered to sell me his 94 f-250 longbed under 300kmiles for $5000.. should I pick it up??🤔

[@JustinDulge21]

It runs, he drove it to work today.

[@tbaggedproductions2719]

So the shaking of the motor means injectors? I got a 95 7.3. Smokes for like 3 seconds at start up but all in all, barely any blow by, no leaks, and doesn't smoke. I always wondered though why the engine shook like it did.

[@jeffhutchins7048]

Easy check for diesel in oil, VERY IMPORTANT ON POWER STROKES AND DURAMAX. TAKE a paper towel, pull the dipstick, DROP oil on the paper towel. If there's a "halo" around the oil stain you have diesel in your oil. LOOK CLOSE!!!

[@plumbobmillionaire6246]

Going to use this truck today. Cheers

[@dennisbeekhuizen4225]

Awsome video!!😊

[@masonstafford3027]

Well when you drive it like a pissed off teenager of course you’re gonna brake it🤷‍♂️ bro bought a 7.3 expecting it to be a race car😂 that’s not what they were made for bro if you wanted a race car you should’ve bought a 6.0 if you want a dependable work truck then you get a 7.3‼️

[@STEEZNATION]

I have a 99 7.3 f550 western hauler, debating on selling due to possible head gasket problems. Should I sell or keep? 248k miles..

[@marcosanchez1859]

I'll buy it

[@STEEZNATION]

@@marcosanchez1859 it's in South Florida homestead. Lmk how much.

[@marcelocristian3626]

i would like to eliminate the black smoke of the 7.3

[@chewy-bu1oy]

I picked up a 95 that has ob2 but the motor is trashed in it so it's getting everything out of a 96

[@peteJoseph-x3h]

Powdered metal rods, not powder coated.

[@Trumptrain2024Vance]

Oliver Anthony song sums up every politician in America Right now! Rich men North of Richmond! WoW awesome

[@user-mx8rn6tj8h]

In looking at a 97 7.3 XLT with 170k miles $5000

[@justinw.7045]

Sick.0

[@ColaTai]

Love the sound of em engines!

[@grahamgallamore6884]

Great video!

[@rapg4620]

Your a hero for this knowledge!! ALL US FORD GUYS RESPECT YOU AND THANK YOU FOR THE KNOWLEDGE!!

[@carsonherbert6990]

I’m looking into buying one that’s in Redmond right now😂

[@CentralOregonShenanigans]

That is funny

[@tomforward990]

So I shouldn’t be afraid of 285k on a E 350? He’s asking 10500. 2003

[@The-Gun-Show]

I wouldn’t be pass on it if it’s not rusted out, leaking oil, I also found that you should be prepared for some repairs if 10500 is your max I would wait for a deal.

[@bobbyknight3589]

Great info bro 👍👍👍

[@jeffhutchins7048]

Powdered METAL rods. Not powder COATED rods. '94-'00 forged rods. Don't put ANYTHING powder COATED INSIDE your engine.

[@alef2440]

😂👍👍👍👍👍

[@bjmakin]

again.. why did i watch this -)

[@92ford13]

What would you say is a good price range for a super duty 7.3?

[@dsimondublin]

Just bought 99 f250 4x4 standard with 190k for 6k but prices vary all over the place

[@92ford13]

@@dsimondublin Nice find! Deal’s always come, just gotta look hard enough. Just most people here think their 7.3L 2wd with 300k miles is worth 13k Lol. Market’s gonna crash soon I think.

[@dsimondublin]

@92ford13 yea it's crazy. Not sure what it's gonna do. New trucks are 70k+ if you find a deal jump on it. Realistate I thought was going to go down but hasn't stopped yet either

[@JoshuaOverman]

Under 12k if you got 30k or more to spend then might as well get a 6.7 and have a much better truck.

[@dsimondublin]

@@JoshuaOverman I agree, no reason to spend new price on a 20+ year old vehicle. 7.3 are nice motors, but they're all aging

[@johnmartell9721]

Most excellant

[@TroiOi78]

I feel bad for my truck. Been sitting at my inlaw's land for over 5 years with flats. Maybe I should pass it to someone who'll give it more love. This video motivated me to visit my truck and maintain it just for kicks and giggles. 7.3ls are definitely the best bang for the buck! Less power than newer trucks, but will definitely outlast them!

[@bigblockstang9368]

Bondo doesn’t affect mechanical.

[@azfordzilla]

I use the ELM327 obd 2 scanner with torque pro app on my 97 obs and so far it is helpful wish I had pod gauges but being a daily driver i need to make this a project truck and drive something else. Thank you for your buyers guide video one thing I would mention is look at battery cables since the 7.3 have 2 batteries and seem to have a lot to do with electrical issues cause 7.3 are fussy when it comes to sensors and relays n such. Again Thank you I did subscribe and it's nice to see Central Oregon again Miss the High Desert scenery.🌄🛻 keep on trucking 🤠