High mileage 7.3L Ford Powerstroke Makeover !!

Today we give a tired 7.3L a makeover. New turbo, New injectors, and plenty of new power! Follow along with disassembly and re-assembly of the process.

[@benr9172]

Another thing that did me well: replace fuel filter and prime the fuel bowl with SeaFoam, all the way to the brim. Start the truck, run it for about 1 minute, and let sit as long as you can stand (8 months in my case). I got home from Iraq after not touching the truck for the better part of a year and she kicked over far faster than she did when I bought her. That was also when I was still running Shell Rotella T4 15W40.

[@cameronp5728]

I am 28 years young. I just started working on my first power stroke. it lasted 5 minutes before I gave up belly surfing the engine bay. I bought a top side creeper lol that damn engine is tucked back there compared to ole 12 valve cummins

[@myanriles3185]

My '96 7.3 has over a million miles looking to rebuild it soon

[@benr9172]

At 1M, I would go ahead and drop a new engine in it honestly. Or better yet, run that block til it completely dies, and try to get Ford to put your engine in their museum in exchange for a new one.

[@myanriles3185]

@@benr9172 im going to look into all those options tbh thanks

[@leohernandez7.3powerstroke61]

Before I do this I need a topside creeper you have a strong back 💪

[@javiermarante5344]

Mine has 500k and I rebuilt the turbo a few months ago still haven't done injectors but I will be fully building the engine within the next year

[@jamescrouch6614]

Great video! Thanks.

[@starspangledgarage]

Glad you liked it!

[@denisgomezdevarona1415]

Link for the parts ?

[@mustangnotch]

Thank you!

[@starspangledgarage]

You're welcome!

[@curtischapman4705]

yes would like to do the same to my 97 f 250. im sure the new injectors weren't cheep

[@alfrejaime]

hey 7.3L OBS a got a question i replace the fuel bowl housing,glow plugs,heads injectors harness wiring,IPR & ICP sensor bran new oil and fuel filter AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON... just when get warm up. (never came on before with the stock parts an sensors.) may day may day hellllpppp.,please (97 f250 7.3L powerstroke obs.)

[@starspangledgarage]

What is the code for the check engine light? That could point you in the right direction.

[@alfrejaime]

@@starspangledgarage i take it to the auto parts and they check with the scanner and no that doesn’t reed nothing.,with the check engine light on.,that’s weird..

[@benr9172]

273k miles ain't nothing. My truck had new injectors at 250k not because they were having problems, but because the previous owner wanted it to support a bigger turvo (which was never installed). Run Shell Rotella T6 5W40 with some Archoil and your truck will start just fine at 25 degrees. Mine used to not start at 50 or under, now she starts unassisted with a 20-30 degree oil temp.

[@fatfreesalami]

very nice

[@stevenleslie9711]

Did the engine have excessive smoke or oil consumption prior to doing the replacements?

[@starspangledgarage]

Hard start cold, and low power.

[@travisthompson3700]

What injectors brand did you use?

[@Rocastillotexbookbass]

OH SAY CAN YOU SEE!! DIESEL............. You had me at Star Spangled brother.. hope to see good stuff on here as Powerstroke is the only Diesel as far as I am concerned....????? ok maybe along with Detroit.............CAT..............??? MURICA!!!!!

[@dwightschrute3408]

maybe disconnect the battery next time

[@starspangledgarage]

Fact!

[@aaronjerger689]

High mileage! 😆😆😆

[@mikemonster349]

Thanks, I'm getting ready to refresh my 240K 97 7.3 f350 which developed hard starting issue. I noticed you didn't change the glowplugs (why?). I like your oil plug drain tip (thanks). I've been doing some upgrades like DP & 4" exhaust, 6.0 trans-cooler, trans upgrade and accumulating parts for a major major upgrade, so while the hood's up this time the refresh will include- injectors, GP's, gaskets & wires, 66mm turbo, eFuel system upgrade, HPOP, PHP Hydra and oh yeah intercooler. Maybe I'll join you & post on KZbin .........

[@starspangledgarage]

Glow plugs were already replaced, and tested before put back together.