FINDING A GOOD POWERSTROKE MECHANIC

[@ssgpentland8241]

binge watching Bill's videos after learning of Bill's untimely passing. I sure hope that we as a community carry on his legacy

[@RTFMAce]

Bill's pride in his work extends far beyond a truck sale. My truck is the one Bill talked about. I bought my Bill Hewitt truck in 2019 and had an issue driving home - 1,600 miles and my truck quit. On a holiday weekend, Bill talked with me and with a mechanic in Rawlins Wyoming. Bill had this conversation FROM HIS BOATING VACATION with his family. Bill handled the issue on HIS dime. Even though the problem was not due to an oversight at his shop, he made a supreme effort to ensure my truck was taken back to Georgia. Mikey and the crew went through the truck again and repaired the issue and went the extra mile to test, check, and test again the truck's function. Bill personally delivered my truck TO MY DOOR in Utah. The compensation required? Bill asked if I could drive him to the airport. Honesty, Pride, and absolutely taking responsibility for things entirely out of his control. If I ever need another truck - If anyone I know is looking for a truck - Powerstroke Specialties is the ONLY place I'll go and recommend. Thanks, Bill you and your team are the absolute BEST in class for service and support. I absolutely love my truck and there have been zero mechanical issues since you dropped it off.

[@mattvanatti9531]

Bill speaks the truth....I've been a self employed construction contractor for thirty years now..never advertised my business once...my phone never stops ringing because my customer's advertise for me!! I dropped out of high-school in tenth grade and started the business made millions and never looked back....vanatti construction Michigan

[@mattcanfield6384]

You just advertised your business to 187k had to point that out haha

[@javadose317]

You just advertised it bubba

[@mdtransmissionspecialties]

Wtf?

[@patriotstanding6292]

Mr. Hewitt, I’ve watched many, many, many of your videos, but what you just said here is the most relevant to the automotive repair world overall that I’ve ever seen. I wish every shop in the U S would watch, listen, and heed your advice. Thank you.

[@tattooedmillionair]

💯✌💪

[@allenheaton1576]

I've had Bill and Mike work on my truck over the last few years. I've used multiple other shops near Atlanta over the years and Bill's shop is the only shop that had everything to 100% when their repair on my truck was complete. Other shops I had used seemed to always leave something loose, disconnected, bolts completely missing, or they had broken other things during the repair process. Pride is right and Bill's team has it. Highly recommended!! Thank you Bill, Mike, and Scott!

[@nickys1008]

You know Bills about to drop serious knowledge when he busts out the whiteboard

[@golfdrtool947]

That was one good looking engine bay. I’ve watched you guys for awhile and have enjoyed the quality of work but more than that, I love how you teach. Thanks for what you do Bill.

[@seanstephens3896]

Bill so true on those not having any pride or ownership in their work. We have three 6.4 Powerstrokes in the family. All have been purchased with blown motor and rebuilt from the same shop. My Dad bought a 2008 F450 and I made sure the machine shop was reputable and understood how to fix the engine. Forged delipped pistons, updated rockers, updated lifters, brass valve guides, etc. However on the turbo they only did an eBay special $50 rebuild kit and the turbo lost oil on the first toe of his 16K fifth wheel. After going the rounds we finally decided to use my brothers two post pull the cab and build the turbo the correct way with correct parts. Then we got the “while we’re in there” bug and fixed all the shortcuts from the builder. Needless to say we’ve decided we’re the only ones who will work on our vehicles again because we take pride in being safe on the road. Total in on the F450 $26K and it’s practically brand new with the front and rear suspension and engine. It’s just sad that people want a quick buck but will put everyone on the road in danger with shoddy work.

[@AgapeLoveGrace]

And the good mechanics that take Pride their work said: Amen Brother Bill 🙏🏻 I started on my own 8 years ago after I having my own 7.3 and 6.0 Excursions to build and maintain. To Bill’s point: I took pride in maintaining my trucks giving them whatever they needed and doing the work myself. Over these past 8 years, there were a few customers that I had to either fire or just refer them to someone else because I refused to sacrifice my quality of work. When you get your truck back from me, concerns you are aware of and unaware of are resolved, the engine is spotless, it runs smooth and the truck itself is clean inside and out. My customers leave happy with a truck they can trust and depend on. By the Grace of God I never have to advertise, because pride in workmanship speaks for itself.

[@robertocamacho2751]

Very true my friend pride it's what it take you long distance Honesty and truth is what makes customers happy but sometimes people don't understand that because they feel like they are doing you a favor fixing your truck I've been working in construction for 25 years and your work is what it speaks for you. People is keep pushing forward

[@smear7331]

used to watch your videos all the time few years ago, never thought I would buy a diesel in the near future. Never really towed heavy, but I’ve always liked having a pickup. Have had several half tons in my young life Came across a single owner 2006 F250 ext cab 4x4 Lariat 140k mile truck from really nice older couple, had receipts from year ago for new turbo, EGR system and i believe an oil cooler too. Bought it for a REALLY GOOD price. Have loved it, haven’t towed super heavy hut everything i’ve hauled has been piece of cake. Truck did great in snow (after realizing manual locking hubs was a thing again). Would take truck to you for headstuds and gasket but i am on west coast. Thanks for everything Bill!

[@jamesgerman7947]

I’ve been dying to get out of the Dealership world for the last couple of years just because of this. Everyone around me all say the same thing “You spend too much time cleaning and wrapping harness and cleaning parts. You are going to lose so much money” “you are losing opportunities for future repairs” and I hate it. 😢

[@niallcosgrove5596]

Yeah thats they truth. It's just today's mantaily unfortunately

[@THEDriverMod_]

You've got a great way of being genuinely straight forward. I've have an '05 6.0, been watching your channel alot. It's all super helpful and awesome information. I wish I had a mentor like you. I left the automotive business about a year ago, the last shop I was at was toxic and ruined my taste for the business, but I've been away long enough that going back

[@wtbman]

Bill: So on point and a great video for you to do as a business owner. I'm still dealing with fixing the mess a "highly reviewed" diesel performance shop made with my 6.7 powerstroke (broken manifold studs). It's totally f-ed up when the owner of the shop refuses to look deeper into issues I report after bringing the truck back 5+ times and getting blamed for being a truck hypochondriac. I finally took my truck to the Ford dealer out of desperation and within a couple of hours of a rookie tech taking a look, most of the major issues were found. Boost leaks. A leaky exhaust manifold. A leaky aftermarket downpipe (made the mistake of doing a 2015 turbo upgrade). These were the parts the first shop REPLACED! Everything they touched was wrong and I was charged for parts and service that wasn't performed (replace ALL the studs). The worst punch to the gut was having to have the DPF cleaned...twice (the symptom is not the cause)! Bolts over torqued, turbo mounted off center, exhaust leaks in the cab that would make you want to vomit during regen. Nope, they couldn't find any issues with it, not the whole bloody shop full of mechanics who were joy riding around in my truck for a month. Needless to say they will be refunding my money or I'll see them in court...once I get my truck back from Ford. If I knew what I know now I could have avoided all of this but I had no desire to become a master diesel mechanic. It's not my shtick, but my hand was forced and I know more now about diesel mechanics than I ever wanted to. I just needed an honest expert to take care of my truck but it's so difficult to find honest experts these days. You are right, people like that will survive while the others will flounder. I wish you were located in my state. Good luck and blessings to you making it through 2023 and beyond. We're all going to need it.

[@mikev.7166]

If anyone in New Jersey is looking for a good local 6.0 shop get is touch with 2 R's in Forked River. Ray came from the dealer level and was a Master 6.0 tech at Ford. He does quality work, the repair gets done correctly and for a price that is reasonable. That is of course if you can't go see Bill

[@richardcabitto5108]

Absolutely On target Bill ! I'm thankful for all my customers and the great shop I'm allowed to work out of! I see many others with no pride in what they have or do and it is nice to know folks that do!! Appreciate Ya! CHEERS!

[@cndream1]

Great observation, applies to any profession, especially one that involves customer service

[@Soso-db5gh]

Well said. I wished with every bone in my body I could afford to bring f250 to you. Everything I've done with my truck comes from the info I got from you. I can't do it the same because I don't have the shop. A 1 car garage and floor Jacks, but the respect I got for you is enormous.

[@davidbrewer8402]

Never even seen a 6.0 look that good at the local dealers after being in this business for over 20 years most shop are more about numbers getting stuff in and out at fast as possible and most are not worried about the small details

[@tankerdude01]

Bill & his crew rebuilt my 6.0 a few years ago. Great work. Ordered more Archoil today cuz I want that beenie! Thanks Bill!

[@jonwilson5106]

I work for myself on these trucks and many more at 22 years old. The biggest problem i run into is running into a cheap customer. The parts they buy sometimes that i know are junk eats me up when i have to install them because i know there is always a chance that it will come back on me. The most i can do is tell them my recommendation and whats going to happen and ive gotten to where i have to turn down work for customer supplied parts because i cant risk my name getting taken down from junk parts. When i have had to do it, i do it like im installing my favorite, Oem. I do it to the best of my ability,like factory, everytime without cutting corners because if you dont it will come back and bite you right in the bottom. I know many of guys my age that dont even know how to set a split beam/click type torque wrench and it eats me up. People ask me what is my most favorite tool and the thing that pops into my head everytime is my torque wrenches. I thank my grandpa in heaven who was a mechanic for 42 years for teaching me his ways since i was young. Ive had more time in jobs than other people think its worth from making sure everything is back where it came from and taped and lumed like it should be and matching bolts where they should be and have gotten bitched at by old bosses for wanting to get the right stuff but ive always stood my ground and have done it the way i think its right. I always will. 6.0 is my favorite engine and ill stand behind them until the day i die and i dont care what people say, they are great engines when you take care of them, just like everything else. Love your content Bill, have learned a lot from you. Youre a dying breed but i vow to be the best mechanic i can so i can live to teach the way it needs to be done like you do and like my grandfather did.

[@davewhite119]

yep, PRIDE is it. good workmanship, no messes, neat tidy repair and no extra parts or parts missing.

[@kilo1934]

Pride-going above and beyond, even on the smallest things makes a big difference.

[@jasonschilling6120]

I drive gas powered van and car currently. It's a pain finding a shop and mechanic I can trust. After being burned and lied to over the years I have a tough time trusting them. I moved to a new area and my wife got her car fixed and they messed it up bad. I finally found a great service center with a great owner that has top notch mechanics on staff. It's very rare that I have to take a car back to fix what they fixed already. But when something does happen they don't bs about it and get it fixed.

[@Tom-xp7dl]

I wish all companies or small businesses would be as sharp as you guys are.

[@joemcgraw5529]

wow respect your work alot, wish the guy that bullet proofed our 350 would watch this and Learn!!! 5 years later im having to replace all injectors (only replaced 2 ,didnt know about deisels that much but he does) live and learn but hard to find a diesel mechcanic in this area

[@gregoryferrell3870]

Amen !!!! Bill what I see from yall looks beautiful. Wish we could find a bullet proof 6.7

[@simpleautosolutions5147]

Hey Bill, thanks for the great videos and the words of encouragement.

[@johnmessinajr.2591]

Brian with Fordtechmakuloco looks like he has pride! He's a gas man and does mostly 5.4 3 valve F-150's! Great video Bill. 🙂 Good mechanics are going extinct fast.

[@cliffhuseman124]

Bill is 💯 truth you have to have 💯 pride and gratitude in what you do or don’t do it at all

[@joshfancher3244]

Joe is by far the 💯 %best mechanic that I have ever worked with he is the best I have ever seen 100%the best he’s the example of pride in work !

[@rickketchumn4458]

Yes your right are y’all doing many 6.7 so if I ever need a new motor I know who to ship it to thanks for what you do

[@markbrandon7756]

Bill and Mike you are correct , only thing you have the storefront to be able to handle any type customer and thats a Great Thing.

[@davidst.pierre2876]

Good talk Bill! Have a great year.

[@larrythompson5617]

Have a great powerstroke mechanic in Winnipeg that would make Bill proud who did a great job on my 2003 6 ltr heads .

[@wcovey25]

Good vid, can really be applied to all businesses you interact with, also can you make a video about if an upgraded cold side intake elbow is worth the money or just a load of BS? Thanks for the content Bill.

[@scubasteve7946]

A spade is a spade and Bill is gonna call it what it is 👍👍👍

[@bryanbeane7328]

Says a lot we stay busy but also stand behind what we do to make it right just today a 3.6 chysler product that I put a filter stand on a year ago is leaking again no questions asked warrantied should not be leaking in just a year.

[@playtimet.v7342]

Yeah. My 350 needs head gasket already. 10k later the new diesel tech I took it to says they more than likely didn't torque the bolts correctly.

[@sbag11]

Bill, how much horsepower/torque are your rebuilt 6.0s making vs. what they came from the factory with?

[@kevinmurphy3464]

It’s tough to find quality mechanics and when you do hold on to them like a good doctor. Same thing goes with all tradesman. I swear that I would bring my 7.3 to Bill from California because I trust him and they do quality work. As the old saying goes, when you buy quality you only cry once!

[@mrag34]

"...except the Iranians haven't taken any hostages yet." Lol! 😀 😃 Hilarious and true. Keep them coming! Thank you, Bill.

[@posenauto]

This truck will be so nice to work on if it ever needs any work done. The trucks I have to work on cost a kings ransom to put right again. So much butchery out here.

[@SY-zm6uh]

The condition of the shop is a window into the owner's mind. Is is disorganized. Trashy. Junky. Then that is how he will think through your project and how he will execute the plan.

[@MrTommy001]

I only wish you were closer to me (Carson City, NV). It's a long drive to come and see you with my truck (2016 F-350).

[@TomandLoriRVLife]

Ditto! I'm in Reno and wish you had a west coast shop.

[@powerstrokehelp]

Sorry there is only one of me Y'all. Im in Buford where Communism is just now taking hold.

[@sartainrene]

My 2004 F250 needs this for sure

[@TLhike]

Luv the whiteboard!

[@ericwescoe7145]

Excellent message. Thank you.

[@b00gi3Mann67]

Lost my beanie last year, time for a new one!

[@joelek589]

Next generation has pride. Unfortunatly its gay pride, morals in the toilet, and zero fuks given. K-12 public schools nationwide has destroyed business owners' ability to excel in automotive customer service as the labor pool is work from home keyboard commandos for mechanics.

[@ifishcatfish]

last week I took by brand new RAM to a dealer in here in TN, for the very first oil change. Free for 2 years. Took the truck and didn't even check it. A few days later, i see oil on my driveway. I don't know what DF they did to mess up an oil change. That is a frikkin dealer in TN! The guy they had working on oil changes was a SLOB. U look at him for 5 seconds, and u feel nervous. I felt nervous when i saw him, and goddamit, he did screw something up! Now they fixed it, but they don't tell me what wasn't right.. I would pay a lot for a good mechanic around here

[@jeffcampbell5269]

Bill, love the channel and respect your work. I’m close by, and do have a question. Do you do standard maintenance or just primarily focus on big jobs? If so, by appointment only? Oil changes, fuel filters, etc..

[@justineggleton1920]

Pride is an edangerex spieces!... thats for bills old school fans

[@DieselNDirt_]

You can tell a lot about a man by how clean he keeps his engine bay

[@georgewalker7464]

Bill, wish I was in your state, im in South Florida, just wondering if you no any powerstroke specialists like yourself down here, I have 2003 7.3 diesel horton ambulance, God bless

[@scottharrell7135]

I've got mine in yesterday for the second year in a row, thank you. I swear bye archoil products.

[@gradydorn5898]

Thanks Bill. Great video.

[@eldoradoboy]

can you rebuild a NAVISTAR 7.3? mine generally is a good runner.. but someties I dont like the mechanical sounds it makes.... almost sounds like flat lifters or a rattle, etc... so I keep thinking I should just get it rebuilt before it goes bad....

[@jo-nation6692]

Neat...truly wish I had a good Friend who knew how to work on Diesels...older and or newer... Oh well don't have our Ford 7.3 anymore

[@kandlglass77]

Peace and blessings !

[@CoreySmith-hn3tz]

How cold should the A/C be on a 2012 F350 power stroke.? I’m having problems getting it to cool down the inside of my truck. I have taken it to ford but it’s not that cold. It’s blowing about 60 off the dash, shouldn’t it be about 40?

[@basketofdeplorables4253]

Ask an engine mechanic “what are the four strokes of a 4 stroke engine”. If they don’t know, they have no idea of the basic operating principles of an engine and have no business working on any engine. I used to work at a Caterpillar dealer with 50 plus techs and most did not know the answer.

[@CR500R]

From time stamp 5:50 forward... False bravado bullshit companies like Elite Diesel Engineering come to mind... they were a big player in the diesel game. But they had absolutely NO integrity.

[@richardduke9788]

Good mechanics are hard to find , for sure 👍.

[@powerstrokehelp]

you have no idea. I been through 6 in the last two years.

[@bch5513]

It has become an insidious epidemic of lack of properly trained mechanics. It is just getting worse with no end in sight.

[@tattooedmillionair]

"when the student is ready the teacher will appear". What you said is true but something I see a lot of is lack of motivation on the "student" side. Can't find people whom want to dive in and are hungry to work that can recognize mediocre from excellent.

[@grasscutter88]

They came back just for you Bill. Lmao

[@davidpaulfox3449]

How all you 7.3 going

[@andregroulx1439]

Whats your general lead time for a dealer proof, reseal, transmission?

[@powerstrokehelp]

4-6 weeks. Please email me at [e-mail] and I can send the details

[@Chris-ve1cd]

Incredible. I have had a f350 6.0. for 6 months at a FORD specialist. $15,000 so far. Still have this truck at this FORD dealership. So far new glow plugs and wires. High pressure oil pumd. With the new o ring. All NEW REAR breaks. And this truck still does not start and run. Amazing how professional ford machines have no pride. Now they are shot gunning possible either all injectors or fcim. And still the not have a pick up date yet.oh yeah in this 6 to 7 months. Now a rat,mouse,or squirrel moved in the cab and ate the seat and most of the wires under the dash. The money I have thrown away is crazy.

[@wtbman]

I've thrown away over 16k in the last 6 months over ONE broken exhaust manifold stud on my 6.7. It sounds ridiculous but yet another example of how diesel maintenance can spiral out of control and how much a bad shop can screw you over.

[@jkiljking]

Amen Bill well said Biden's economics are horrible for us small business people Here in Iowa we are trying to get tax breaks on our property tax for homeschoolers which we are x 5 kids. Great message sir applied to life.

[@wcpportfolio]

Long shot but are you considering working on 7.3s again?

[@Akalashnik1]

Super clean engine bay

[@KM-bs1gf]

Next video tell us about the heavily modified trucks. I'm almost certain we'll read the same book.

[@herkybc130]

Good looking engine.

[@davidhardin6649]

Do the contents of this video apply to us that are running 7.3’s? You should be able to work on them blindfolded.

[@themikeanic1535]

You ca call me to find a great diesel mechanic, Bill

[@wheelinndealin]

Hey there I’ve got a question. I’ve got a 2019 6.7 powerstroke. Yesterday I noticed bright green pure coolant dripping out of tail pipe (or atleast I think it was coolant) it was about 40 degrees out and the truck had been idling for about 15 min. I had shut it off and I noticed it then when a bit of the liquid was in the tip. Is this even possible? What would cause this? How serious is this?

[@eduardoguajardo250]

Excellent video

[@tangel165]

Absolutely correct

[@DieselBadger60]

I got extremely lucky finding a local mechanic who only works on powerstrokes. DIESEL DERMANATOR

[@tirbomax]

dammit man, i already forgot....what's Pascals number again?

[@duanestatema2489]

Looking for a mechanic on Floridas treasure coast any ideas

[@rickketchumn4458]

Bill it’s hard to find someone to trust to do a oil change people just don’t care

[@tangel165]

Thank you

[@ChuckD351]

I can say at the top of my lungs, PowerStroke Specialty is the Only Place to take your 6.0. I’m a customer. Any questions

[@DirtyDanRacimg]

Ill tell two big factors in shops with techs that kills pride is poor management due to the lack of qualities Bill listed and the bigger one is FLAT RATE. Manufacturers and warranty companies slashing tech hours to the point jobs arnt even doable anymore. Leads to everyone being unhappy. Tech gets shorted, customer gets a shitty repair so they complain and the shop ends up loosing money then in the long run the manufacturer looses because they loose customer retention. Step over dollars to pick up pennies.

[@bentrimble2167]

My pride sound is also a belt squeak

[@frenchonion3359]

Lol!!! I’m a plumber not a mechanic!!! Too funny

[@pugaoscar]

Are you doing vans again?

[@derekbaneblade7665]

Love this guy!

[@JoeJoe431455]

Bill has me messed up. I look at his 6.0 rebuild resales 30k trucks. Its very hard not to just goto a 6.7 newer. But i also know his 6.0 rebuild could be better. So IDK

[@whiskersmcmeow6224]

Tell us whose tunes the hammered 6.7 had lol. Plz plz plz. Or at least tell signs that a tune is hammering one if there is any

[@Chase_01]

Nearly impossible unless you want to drive to Georgia

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

_Good thing I live 45 minutes away._

[@Thedoug369]

What we're suffering right now is Bidenomics, unfortunately.

[@jessystine2197]

To bad Navistar and Ford didn't take more pride in building the 6.0 6.4 trucks and took care of there customers in the first place.

[@davidhardin6649]

So true. Tens of thousands spent on the purchase of a new truck to have head gaskets blow (6.0) or find out you bought a truck to throw away at 150k mi. (6.4).

[@joshfancher3244]

Love the video 💯 true

[@markbrandon7756]

Been the Owner of My Businesses for 21 years and NOT open to the public- REFERRAL WORK ONLY 100% . The hell with the flakey customers Hey I have been 3 places can you estimate this repair for me and tell what’s wrong ….’ Screw those kind of customers.

[@CrimeVid]

I always like your stuff Bill, but I am damn sure I can’t afford work like that ! I don’t want a brand new second hand truck every time ! I want something that will go to work and come back every day,and stop on command, for years, with minimal maintenence. Find a mechanic that other mechanics rate, that you can talk to, that tells the truth and answers the phone when he has your motor.

[@johnstadler9074]

This all makes sense but you never answer you phone I have called, emailed and no response. I live in MN and willing to come to you but not if you don't show you care.

[@powerstrokehelp]

Hi John sorry if I missed your email and calls. I get 300-500 emails a day and the phone is relentless. I hate it when a call falls through the cracks. What is is I can do to help you? BTW I type this a 3:20a while Mikee is sleeping and I am able think in complete sentences.

[@johnstadler9074]

@@powerstrokehelp Thanks Bill for getting back to me. I own a 2019 F350 dully that I have had issues with from new. The truck pulls to the left hard when in the left lane, now tires are wearing. Dealer and mutiple aignment shops say it's setp properly. I have owned 4 F350's but this is my first dully. I would like to understand why it pulls. It has 11,600 miles on it. Thanks John

[@powerstrokehelp]

Hi John with our work load and shortage of qualified and motivated technicians, I have been referring this work to Viking automotive Phone: [phone] Address: 5002 B U Bowman Dr, Suite 101 Buford, GA 30518

[@powerstrokehelp]

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[@johnstadler9074]

@@powerstrokehelp Thank you

[@gaxsalgi7348]

✝️🇺🇲😎 My Respects