7.3L POWERSTROKE COLD WEATHER NO START

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7.3L POWERSTROKE COLD WEATHER NO START

[@maingun07]

Same year. Same issue. Same fix. Same little turbo. Same torn boot. Us 7.3 guys thank you.

[@eazymainliveawesomeeats7581]

Eggzactly

[@brett6892]

It’s so funny watching Bill subtly making fun of 7.3 owners

[@spankey0069]

It never fails, once you start taking one of these engines apart, you find broken parts. They will limp along until you finally notice, and fix it, then they are like a whole new engine again!

[@7.3powerstroke6]

These trucks are still worth putting money into them to fix them. Yea it's gonna cost you a little but once everything is fixed you will have many trouble free years and miles. I can't think of any other vehicle that is worth putting money into but these trucks.

[@paulherring8208]

Thank you Mikey, helping us keep the old legendary 7.3 is on the road !!!!!

[@jairoorellana2087]

If it's 7.3 I'm clicking

[@The_Wood]

Glad to see Bill and Mikey working on an "old" 7.3. A little bit of maintenance and this man's truck is good for another 275,000 miles. Not slurring the boys in Flowery Branch that Bill refers the 7.3 crowd to as I'm sure they are competent or he wouldn't send people that way, these guys (and Diesel Tech Ron, RIP) literally wrote the book on what needs attention and how to work on a 7.3. Thank you, Bill, for helping us old school 7.3 guys out. There are still a bunch of us out there who appreciate y'all and all that you have done (and hopefully will continue to do) for the 7.3. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@austinatkins408]

I’m glad you came back to the “dark” pre emissions side to show some folks how to get the ol trusty 7.3 running smooth on cold mornings again. Happy thanksgiving my dudes! It’s nice seeing y’all joke around and helping out a friend to get his truck back in action. Take care!

[@somewhereinoklahoma5574]

Miss these 7.3 videos. I guess I’m now and old guy... at 45. Thanks Bill

[@billygildark4565]

Ahh the quarter trick. RIP diesel tech Ron 🙏

[@altonriggs2352]

There goes Bob's Christmas money.

[@za-jm8wf]

Thanks Bill keep posting 7.3 videos. My 01 limited excursion is at 276k and my 01 f250 lariat cc sb is at 297k. I don't plan to upgrade anytime soon

[@radarnj8043]

Still like Leroy ... my 2000 250 4x4 4 door 7.3. 305k. I want to find a good mechanic to do a cab off and do all new injectors hoses turbo and sensors etc on the motor. It's a good beast with 350 leafs on the back. It's a no muss no fuss truck that owes me nada. Have a blessed Thanksgiving Hoss and Crew!!

[@TheMasterMechanic01]

You guys as a crew are great!! Keep up the awesome videos and quality!!!! Work you guys do.

[@gregc9220]

Awesome video! I live in South Louisiana, I been watching your videos for years, I have a 2002 F250 7.3 I purchased new off the showroom, it currently has 280k and the only parts that I have had to replace under the hood is a cam sensor, ICP sensor, IRR valve, water pump and alternator, everything else is still OEM, few small leaks but your videos in the past have really helped me keep my old 7.3 running like new! Keep up the good work and happy Thanksgiving!

[@keving8026]

Nice to see a 7.3 video, thanks

[@fordpowersmoke2725]

I wish my ol 7.3 was that clean under the hood.

[@thesunflowchannel1995]

Ha that's dirty compared to mine. Mines only got 128k miles. Alls it's got is a tune intake and exhaust. Slow as hell. Also got me a 400hp 12v. Was my first diesel. Except it's got 390k heavily abused probably 10k between oil changes all it's life. Still like driving it more. Just that it's winter and it's got no ac no more

[@gr8guitarplayer]

How bout it! Mine too. But hell, with 308k I ain't complaining. I assume some of the leaks are from ULSD. I did the fuel bowl rebuild a few years back, so that was time & money well spent, but she's still dirty under the hood. But I can go out and fire it up right now, after sitting for 3 weeks, several days below freezing, and with just a couple key cycles, and about a 10 second crank, it'll fire right up. I have a 15 Lariat with the 6.2 now for my DD, but I just can't seem to part with the 7.3L.

[@davedelio8850]

Always great instructions on the old 7.3s!! Thanks to Bill and the crew at PSD.com! Have a great turkey day

[@Chris-Fennimore]

Good to see an ol 7.3L getting fixed up.

[@j.d.martinez153]

Thanks for the refresher course, mike.

[@concussioncabin2190]

AWESOME video. Thanks for the help fellas

[@DeltaSierra181]

Great video, always learning something new.

[@3374jj]

I have a 7.3 and a 6.0... Good to see you work on both...

[@DOUGLASLASH-xy4ct]

BEEN THERE DONE THAT! MY 99 SUPER DUTY 7.3 STILL RUNS YOUNG THANKS LARGELY TO YOU GUYS!

[@aerialboy55]

Always good info, thanks again!

[@qrs3658]

i love these power stroke guys. i be learning so much from them. btw i love when he told the guy i don't know any chevy guys, bye bye......lol.....

[@scottdibiasio4694]

😂🤟 we need more guest appearances from OL' BOB! OL' BOB love him some big turbo's. Great content, keep it coming.

[@rifleman1873]

It’s about time you made another 7.3 video, I have worn out the old ones. Thanks for the video!! Now you need to start selling some of the 7.3 trucks.

[@stephenbrown7809]

I bought my 7.3 truck in 2016, after the front end rebuild came glow plugs and the relay. Last fall I replaced the block heater. Glad I did, when the thermometer hit -20, my F-150 wouldn't start, but the 7.3 did.

[@gateofdivine582]

34 degrees this morning and my Excursion I bought from Bill fires right up. Zero problems.

[@JesseCoxVideo]

My excursion won't start in 60 degree weather.... wish I could be fixed.. can't figure it out..

[@BrodieBr0]

@@JesseCoxVideo Hmm....could be many things but with it not starting that warm it sounds like it may have low compression.

[@ishmaelpatel893]

What codes ya got?

[@amyd6182]

@@JesseCoxVideo Same here...70 deg. I have to keep it plugged in every day. Starts up great, drive it then don't need to plug it in until tomorrow. I'm a Newbie at working on my '01 7.3 Exc. Ex bf tried AZ Glow Plug Relays - not right part, didn't fit etc. I need to get one of those circuit testers - new to using those too.

[@Cb-gs8uk]

Got my old 96 with 427xxx miles, big injectors and turbo. For over 200k rebuild and replaced both. She’s smokes blue everyday still, 380 comp still. Definitely time for a rebuild, but fires right up in -10 degree weather. And she takes a beating for 205cc of fuel everyday! Delo’s cheap. When she finally blows. I’m getting a 6.7

[@stinger4583]

Happy Thanksgiving to you Bill and your family and crew...🦃

[@freddiebates5539]

Thanks guys I know this video just saved me a shit load of money and can do this myself .

[@michaelszpak2247]

Great video. Have a wonderful Turkey Day.I have an early 2004 F250 XLT Extcab 6.0.148,000. Lots of things done to my truck but just plain tuning.I'm no hot rodder. I'm in Oregon but would like to visit your shop someday.Thanks and thank care.

[@mikebassett748]

thanks helped me to debug my old diesel tractor glow plugs

[@xDaGmanx]

Bob thanks for the shade tree way to get me through the day spite the delay of the relay on my 7trey

[@wordsofhis1799]

Thank-you very much! I'm gonna need this info some day.... '99 F250, Indiana.

[@bluebird5100]

Time to put together a 7.3 restoration package to market kinda like the 6.0 bulletproof, but for the things that all 7.3s need.

[@volvo09]

Love your humor man

[@shaneamos1187]

Thanks! That was fun!

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Just what I needed to see. It's time.

[@rubena6105]

Great troubleshooting video

[@williamrudd2571]

Thank you for the timely 7.3L video. What is a good source for all of these electric parts that get brittle and crack, especially new wiring harnesses?

[@k9leadstheway531]

Love your videos man. God bless

[@Purdypickle92]

Finally something worth watching

[@davidbrewer8402]

In most circumstances only Motorcraft parts on my 7.3 but I have found and had pretty good luck with the Dorman valve cover gaskets single plug does not come unplugged from the rear repairs the original problems just have to be careful seen several people pinch the wires bolting it on

[@buntik1687]

Great video! 🦃

[@davecalico3273]

Bigg Hoss ~ U SaiD We Ain’t Work’s On Dem 7.3diesels NoMo ~ go over to our buddies ??? [ 7.3 iS Da Bigg Hoss, Hoss ] international baby!!! 💥

[@adrianevans9170]

Finally a 7.3 video@!!

[@gwgillman1]

working on the 7.3s I found that using a vacum brake bleeder to suck the oil out of around the glow plugs helps alot,and no chance of stopping it from cranking,on start up ,good video though

[@josejuarezjimenez5951]

I subscribe to this channel for the 7.3 videos

[@AdventureswithBigJohn]

Sweet music!

[@aaronplaster5818]

Yes I miss the 7.3 videos

[@MrChidorinagashi10]

Dam that engine is clean

[@jimv3352]

Mikey is 100% correct about only using Ford / Motorcraft parts on the 99-03 7.3's! But I love the guys that cheap out and buy aftermarket CPS, ICP's, IPR's, GPR's, and then end up getting mad at the truck and selling it to me... CHEAP! because it won't start or won't run right and they are tired of "dumping money into it!" Love the great vid's!

[@reallybadaim118]

I love my 7.3. I had one that I drove 2 years without a clutch for 2 years.

[@skimask5049]

LOL DJ

[@TOOLMAKERA]

Just had to replace the glow plugs in my 2000 F250. All the plastic on my valve cover gaskets disintegrated and had to be replaced. It was single digits up here where we have real winter though. LOL

[@bch5513]

“That would be fuel bob” 😂😂 50 cent mod...

[@SOU6900]

Few weeks ago one morning when it was like 23 degrees here in North Carolina my dad went out to start our 95 F350 Powerstroke and it ran like like crap for the first few seconds then smoothed out. Ran like a 454 big block Chevy with a big loppy cam. Morning before was 2 or 3 degrees warmer and started like a champ. Also on a side note the 94.5 to 97 7.3L are fun when it comes time to replace a fuel pump. That banjo bolt is a royal pain to put back in. Also my uncle that use to work on these trucks at the local Ford dealership also told me that when you pull the glow plugs or even the fuel injectors that you want to spin the engine over and blow any trash out of the cylinder. Not sure if it's true or not and I'm damn not going to try and tell a professional how to do their job.

[@surgery7810]

Turkey Day !!!!! Mike cracked me up w that shirt on

[@migueltorres7694]

they are the best tks..

[@biff1tannen]

Thanks for videos about 7.3. I live in Norway, but my 7.3 Excursion starts every time at cold days... Or I can use my Toyota Hilux...its like a cockroach... Never dies🤭

[@hickindustries7076]

That's the 50 cent glowplug tune up!

[@Tagawichin]

I have had to replace that relay a few times on a work truck. The batteries were also usually going bad. Lower voltage equals higher current that burns the contacts in the relay or plugs.

[@scruffy6151]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@jimmykeenan8766]

There’s been a delay in our favored 7.3 vids!

[@israelmartinezdelmuro6627]

Finally a good video

[@nickp4089]

Us 7.3’s live on Bill.

[@DirtMcGert29054]

I had to replace that boot on my E99 it was about $100 from ford , I did wrap it with electrical tape while I waited on the part to come in

[@richardchaney886]

Can't go wrong with 7.3 I can work on them all day long oh wait a minute I have five of them here to work on with the same problems if you don't keep up with the maintenance it will bite you in the rear in the winter time

[@StoneysWorkshop]

Mikey is so good and your commentary is funny!

[@vincentrhea8723]

Thanks for the video. Just had this problem last weekend. We woke up at camp in a 26 degree morning and my 02 7.3 would not start. Had the same thing happen 2 years ago and the mechanic said that it was the solenoid so he replaced both of them. I did manage to get it started with a couple of squirts of starting fluid. Now I think I can test the heating coils and remedy the problem. I'm not sure if he used Ford relay's or not. Should I replace the injectors at the same time. I have 504,000 miles on my truck and never have changed anything.

[@sjbl1962]

I have 1999 F250 (build date February 1999) that cold starts pretty good, but my 1999 F350 (build date December1998) doesn't like to start when the temperature hits 45 or below... been putting off checking...

[@Tempsho]

Some days I have to start my 2002 Excursion when its -40F outside. Now that is cold!!! I also added an under hood battery trickle charger, oil pan heater and I run 0W40 synthetic oil. These 7.3's need all the help they can get when its really cold out.

[@amyd6182]

ooo, which trickle charger? I'm looking for one for my '01 Ex now. Cold start issues, just replaced both batts yesterday with Costco/Interstate batts.

[@Tempsho]

Don't forget that the 7.3L Excursion owners have a glow plug module! I had to replace mine once, much more expensive than a simple relay

[@amyd6182]

What? I have '01 Exc...does that mean I can't do these procedures to troubleshoot no start? I'm a Newbie and working on my own after a "Specialist" screwed up too many times. :'( I need a knowledgeable 7.3 Exc Buddy to help me in SoCal.

[@benjaminday1470]

Bill im having similar problems however im getting some blue smoke as well on startup, after a minute or so it clears up. Ive done new motocraft glow plugs, new oem under valve cover harnesses and valve cover gaskets, and ford replaced my glow plug relay a year or two ago but seems its already doing what urs here is. it clicks but the glow plugs arent getting juice so ill try a new relay, but as far as the blue smoke am i in deep trouble or what should i check first 99.5 f350 146k on the engine. love your videos!

[@fredmatic33]

Thanks guys. Sounds like my 7.3 has a relay-delay LOL

[@EM-fi2qg]

Here is some info about my situation that might help some people. I have a '97 f-250 7.3, California edition (actually has it's benifits). Purchased a relay in Nevada because I was told the relay was bad, and I was also told the glow plug connection under the valve cover most likely separated. Being a California truck, the relay purchases in Nevada kicks off different voltage and throws a "cel" but still functions. During cold weather last year in Nevada, it wouldn't start well in cold weather without the block heater plugged in, or, I had to crank it about 5-10 times and coughed white smoke briefly. Then, when I got back to California, it started fine in warm weather, but when it dropped below 65 or so, it was another hard start issue. Then... one of the batteries started giving me issues and eventually died. I went and purchased 2 new batteries and, low and behold, no more cold start issues. The darn thing fires right up, even on cold mornings. So... sometimes it may just be low voltage to fire these beasts up. 👍

[@amyd6182]

Ha! Interesting...I have Cali '01 Exc with prob cold start below 60 so I keep it plugged in. Ex-bf changed Glow Plug Relay but it got worse and I'm killing batts every 2 years (reason I buy Costco/Interstate batts!) being in desert heat and also can get into zero deg in NV or Mammoth area when I stay there in winter. Looking for batt tender to help batt problem but had bad exp with local dealers and a "Specialist" so I'm trying troubleshooting & repairs myself. Actually fixed a few minor things the Specialist did not properly do. So I need a CA edition GPRelay?

[@jayonez137]

Good one

[@joeshearer1247]

Does Mikey have a HVAC tech background too? Contactor, common both words most auto mechanics don't use

[@murphtahoe1]

Great info from these guys. I wish they were in California.

[@F450FTW]

Kevin Murphy Their smarter than that

[@PRL1290]

@@F450FTW *They're

[@senjoronie3971]

WE NEED TO BRING THE LIGHT TO THIS SITUATION.

[@tylerkozinski6128]

I just did all that to my obs and found out I'm not getting 12v key power to the one small terminal on the solenoid and my fuse is good. I ran a wire from the fuse to the solenoid and it works now. I would assume my problem is a broken wire some where.

[@greggdsurf]

Hey Bill I noticed his oil fill cap looked all pitted and melted on top?? What causes that because i have a brand new one on my 6.0 and it’s doing the same thing!

[@Drtbiker88]

Bobs a character lol

[@technicalitems731]

So you do still work on 7.3. I could have sworn I saw a video saying you don’t work on 7.3 anymore.... I’m not far from Buford and I have 7.3. . And my bro in law lives in Buford and his is a 6.0. 👍

[@brandoncrimmins6296]

36 degrees?!?!?! SHIT! It's 17 degrees this morning in Minnesota and I took my garbage can down to the street in a t-shirt. And my driveway is an 1/8th mile long.

[@JohnHynes_at_lookituplive]

I could really use some great advice I know someone can offer here I have the 7.3 2003 excursion very close to 500,000 miles I removed injectors and had rebuilt last year reinstalled with new glow plugs summer warmer months runs like a clock no issues also I suspected no start issue and replaced glow plug relay module a year ago no issues since then now colder months I plug in heater still no issue will start and run fine one day it's not freezing but close 34 degrees I did not plug in heater it started but started to idle rough then died like it was out of fuel to get it going again took heating block for a couple hours and jump start to keep charge on batteries it finally started after several cranks about 20 times I checked code reader and came up with injector pressure sensor so I never replaced before it did have oil in the wire connectors again I did not plug in heater outside temp 40 degrees and it again started rough and died like it was out of fuel and took again heating block and several cranks to finally start once started runs fine fuel pump was also replaced a year ago prior to the injectors thinking pump issue was not is I did check voltage to glow plug relay and it does have voltage to switched side with ignition on wire harness? Or something else?

[@iowafarmboyphillipsfarms3791]

Western snow plow relay and youll never have another problem with it!

[@Mikesroadtrip-ec5kp]

Mike, I'm in Va when its real cold my 2002 7.3 is hard to start runs rough and will hardly move until it get a little warm up. Then runs great.

[@aceb6940]

Where in va? Do you have access to a scan gauge II? When was your last oil change and fuel filter change?

[@Tempsho]

Injectors might be sticking. Some additives can help with the 7.3/6.0 injector stiction issues.

[@Mikesroadtrip-ec5kp]

@@aceb6940 my truck gets a oil change every 3,000 plus I use hotshot in the oil and gas. Plus I have the extreme oil filter on it.

[@sddsmb]

Bill you driving the S55? @powerstrokehelp

[@jonwm01]

Ohh an early 99 7.3. Mine and my father in laws 7.3 have the quarter mods it’s a must because they will eventually come un plugged

[@juanvilla06]

Hi I change my glow plug, because I thought that was my problem, but now I that all the pins are hot and the one goin to the glow plugs its giving me ground? Do you know wats the problem? Tks

[@Fordgpw1942ocalafl]

The updated dorman valve cover harness doesn’t even have a plug on the inside so there’s no chance to fall off I’ve had good good luck never had a comeback

[@strokenobs___181]

Fordgpw1942ocalafl I actually just bought two of them today 😂

[@technicalitems731]

Fordgpw1942ocalafl thanks for the info. You think it’s better than the motorcraft version? Price? Thx

[@mysweetBBQ]

Hello I've got a 97 f250 7.3 on startup after about 5 secs or so Idle or driving i get a hissing sound from engine for about 3 secs and stops hissing what is this sound?

[@whitef250powerstroke]

7.3's are the best. My 97 has 314,000 on her now.

[@bikerdog2b]

What kind of “two bit” operation is this?

[@combsfan5]

Could just plug in the block heater and be good to go.

[@lightningsmokerXx]

36F lol. That's not even that cold here in Canada. I'd die a happy man if we had that all winter long. It must be nice living in the south for winter.

[@n10cities]

At least that Chevy would start! LOL JK . Damn! Someone was airing out their Pro-Stock at about 12:49 or a very loud Harley!

[@RX7GSLSEowner]

Bill, not sure where your dislike for the 7.3 originates (I still recall your "Why I hate the 7.3" video) but I'll never sell my 7.3. It is the best, most reliable, easiest to work on diesel engine that Ford ever made. If anything, I'm looking to get another! You couldn't give me a 6.0 or anything newer, no thanks. GO 7.3!

[@Thedoug369]

Got news for ya, Ford didn't make the 7.3, Navistar did. Just fyi. Still an awesome engine tho. I wish they'd made the 6.0 and 6.4 as good.

[@fastinradfordable]

… “that ford ever made” Sorry you can eff off with that comment. Ford diesels are horrible to work on. I’ve owned a diesel shop- for regular diesels of all kinds. Power strokes are ass.

[@eazymainliveawesomeeats7581]

If you're back working on 7.3s I got a clean one for you to look over and I'm having these same issues.. I'm just like Bob... I drive my Chevy truck on cold days... lmao