MAJOR 7.3 Breakdown

[@davemachoukas6175]

Love your attitude when things go south! Your great machanic learning lot from you. Thank you!

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Your videos are not often but they are quality!

[@ronniewalker2881]

good job man good video

[@RebekahTOUCHEDBYYARN]

Thanks for the video

[@ivanpaniaguaheredia6722]

When being a mechanic hearing an clinic sound when removing something 9 out of 10 times it means your gonna have a fun day

[@yesode4201]

Owning a Ford is for sure a content maker!

[@jimcooney9019]

thanks for sharing your video

[@edwardjacob2900]

Still cheaper than the note on 100k they want for a new one

[@fredr6381]

Couldnya just JB Weld it ?

[@bb38313]

Dad, your grandpa would be proud of you

[@johnhatt1219]

New shop

[@JamesRandazzo]

Looks like the head oil feed rail end plug on the passenger side might be leaking camera angle didnt show it too well. I have 3 obs trucks and its been a problem on 2 of them. Would be somthing to check if the snap to connect fitting doesn't cure it.

[@georgeenriquez612]

It’s nice to see you post videos again Blake! Keep it up and keep us updated on the F450 and other projects. That sucks all that happens at once but at least you were able to fix it yourself. God job

[@jaredcutshall4600]

No odd noises I call it a win!!

[@thisismyalt9010]

I did that 30 years ago. driveshaft let lose and cracked the bel housing on my th400.

[@beboboymann3823]

Glad to see you are repairing the 7.3. They are simply very special. No doubt about it. Keep her fixed and running and let us watch.m

[@jmax6614]

Time for a Cummins 12v swap

[@13tucker45]

I had a U joint go bad on an 03 Cummins and it cracked the ODHousing/ Tail housing 3/4 of the way around... Good times. Trans was over 200k miles and needed rebuild/replace anyways... But still... Carnage comes quick with drive line vibrations

[@D4x4Bronc]

zf5? does have housing cracking troubles

[@GuyinWY]

ZF6, the 5 wasn’t used in the Super Duty beyond a few early 99 models. The ZF5 was used in the OBS trucks for their entire run.

[@D4x4Bronc]

@@GuyinWY good info! Looks like both are common for housing cracks

[@mr.e.2175]

When it rains it pours............

[@billgunn1328]

Whistling diesel will be proud of you!

[@calholli]

Hopefully you was able to get a case and just swap internals.. I'd hate to see the price of a used ZF

[@GuyinWY]

Couldn’t find a used one, had to buy a reman and pay the core charge. Worst part was finding one, most of the places advertising them don’t have one on the shelf but want to build yours.

[@calholli]

@@GuyinWY Well, hopefully you get at least 100k more miles now. lol.. That hurts.

[@dirtdiggur]

I just saw a used zf6/manual shifted case for 1300 with all the parts to swap over if you had a auto. I called on it and it was gone before you can say "That's a deal."

[@crabhab]

Dang Blake! When it rains it pours! Thanks for the video update! I love m,y six Fords I don’t love working on them

[@davidmcnerney3048]

The stainless line is factory

[@PrairieSunsetRanch]

C’mon 7.3’s don’t break down! Breaking down is for 6.0’s Powersmokes. I own one I know the hardship 🤣🤣👍🍻

[@22goDpeehs]

Most impressive. I, myself, am challenged with my 02 7.3's seal between the hpop and hpop-reservoir that just loves to cry her tears of black gold T40. God the creator blessings to you and your family including your crew. Great video, thank you!

[@rivervalleyfarm482]

In my opinion you'll miss the EBPV in Wyoming. I've had the one on my 7.3 run on and off trying to keep it to temperature at -20. When it leaked I resealed it. Made more sense to me since it made it 200k the first time.

[@fordnut4914]

I would have told them bring back a medium duty wrecker you don't need a semi tower for an f450 that's just a dirty tactic tow companies do to charge 150 or more an hour for that size truck.

[@richarddpetersen169]

Oh my, if you werent a mechanic, this would be major heart attack to someone who cant even turn a wrench...

[@banjobenson9348]

Good job Blake, you have more patience than all of us, was it hard to get parts and was it around 1,200$$ plus tires ?? thanks

[@GuyinWY]

Tires and all, it was somewhere around $8,700 in parts, not counting labor if you had to have a shop do the work.

[@2xKTfc]

@@GuyinWY That driveshaft went on a spending spree! Was it the shaft/pins that broke and caused it or was the transmission broken free before that and allowed vibration that led to the driveshaft failing?

[@lhurst9550]

11:37 Actually those bolts are notorious for backing out, even when brand new. Surprised you still had all of them.

[@farmerjohn8233]

The engine fan makes it sound like it’s going in and out of overdrive

[@ashtincampbell6038]

I had a flash back to the new Holland for some reason

[@chasesblog]

My main personal vehicle right now is a Chevy Silverado half ton but a couple weeks ago the engine blew up on it and no idea what caused it. 180k miles and no oil leaks to my knowledge and 2k on an oil change. Our mechanic thinks that something just gave out in the engine but we’ve no solid proof of what happened yet. Got a ‘new’ engine on its way for the truck but I’m in a backup vehicle for now.

[@seansmith720]

Nice shop Did you build yourself and proper shop to work on all your equipment and what not

[@williamcherry7336]

You have to threadlock the hell out if the drive shaft bolts don't forget my shop we must or they will come loose.

[@buckhorncortez]

Looks like a job for the big tub of JB Weld...

[@Military-Museum-LP]

A little JB will fix her right up!

[@WilliamCHyland]

I surely do want to see the rest of the repair.

[@carbpumper]

Those manual cases are fragile. A dual mass flywheel can shake a case to death quickly too

[@peterstombaugh4204]

Yes

[@007.3l]

Looks like a Bluetooth driveshaft

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

Love my 7.3's! Dieselsite has a kit for the fuel bowl o-rings that is good. Also, you might want to pull the HPOP and replace the seals there. I hadn't had any issues with the HP oil lines...yet. My last new vehicle was a 95 F250 with the 7.3. Had a huge leak in the valley. Took it to my local dealer several times and they kept replacing the rear main seal. Finally took it to the dealer I bought it from 45 miles away and they fixed something in the valley. Back then they were new...IDK if the old IDI's were similar or maybe the first dealer needed better help. Glad to see you got it back to running. I was expecting something like my hotshot rig...coolant in the oil. After I swapped the motor, I found a crack between cyl 1 and 3.

[@bronco797]

I figured it would take a while to find a transmission.

[@GuyinWY]

Wasn’t easy for sure. There’s around 3 weeks worth of time in this video.

[@jasonmushersee]

that's how it is for me make a big purchase next day something major breaks down

[@floydfarms1578]

Ouch! That took a sharp left turn.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I like those new tires. What series are they?

[@markhoffman5719]

Jelly of the month club….. the gift that keeps on giving…..

[@caseydman4651]

there's a "non serviceable plug" on bottom of the HPOP that will leak that amount of oil, kits are under $100, theres also the IPR and drain plug that can leak. get a mirror and flash light and check under the HPOP

[@jeremyd9826]

Holy shit. She grenaded.

[@guyapeterson]

Looks like a job for JB weld!

[@calholli]

I gave up on my 7.3L Leaks... She gets a new gallon every 2 months or so and I I just stretch the miles on oil changes to about double.. It's getting changed all along the way anyhow.. It has 290k miles on it now.. and my ZF650 6spd and manual transfer case have never leaked a drip since I pulled it out and swapped syncro's ...... I bet I could fix my engine leaks with a turbo pedestal seals swap, and the heat exchange needs new seals too... but hey, who cares. Top her off and she'll never quit on you. lol

[@133dave133]

How do you like your ZF650? I hear mixed opinions about them. Usually with bearing noise, and vibration, clutch fork issues, hard shifting syncro issues. Other people seem to never have issues. I'm wanting to install one in a 12' F450 is why I'm asking.

[@tedwpx123]

👍👍

[@OpasJDGarage]

Can’t go wrong with a guy named Big Al!

[@markamcampbell6340]

are they going to give you a jar of vaseline to make the insertion easier?

[@fredmaxwell9619]

Since 2 of the bolts were missing from the drive shaft I wonder if whoever worked on it last failed to torque those 2 bolts, they backed out and the 2 bolts that were torque finally could not hold on and broke. Funny when you said rear main seal link I was thinking yea look at the oil but then you dashed my idea with that seepage hole.

[@davem7722]

Did you get a shop buddy? looks great what size?

[@familytraditiontransportat7951]

my wallet hurts just watching this ... Ouch! Glad you got her back together tho!

[@morgansword]

I pulled wrenches for a living.... does not make me a good mechanic but I did have a high win record so its embarrassing to ask this question....said you were going to idle home right, all bolts out of shaft behind the transfer case. Now lets pretend for a moment that all is well, just missing four bolts. Question is could you rob a bolt from each joint and get the missing count down to one on each joint like borrowing lug nuts from other wheels when one decides for what ever reason to lose all that were on a wheel were gone so you just borrow..... would or can this be done since trip home is slow and short?

[@ranger5721]

miss your videos but i am shure you are busy

[@BurnProcessMedia]

Same thing happened to me in the middle of the Curtis Street bridge in Laramie about 20 years ago. That was rather awkward.

[@gundorethemighty]

i just don't like where the support brace is for the transfer case is. idk why but it seems stuff does in fact like to break alot more easy on the new stuff then the older stuff

[@theda850two]

I'm thinkin' those tires will be great on ice :)

[@imchris5000]

sometimes when this happens you just whip the wheel and ride the roll let the insurance deal with it

[@davem7722]

trucks too old, insurance won't give him *hit. Worth way more to him then KBB

[@JOMaMa..]

Tig weld the case ?

[@shalininaicker]

I was going to be cheeky and say buy a Dodge, but I remember your last Dodge experience. You may swear Blake we understand. Still love your videos Blake.

[@DijGerful]

Buy the pre 2000 Ford, drop a 12v 5.9 cummins in it -> profit

[@kyboy5]

Get a 6.7 cummins ram

[@carlthor91]

Fummins time anyone?

[@kellykonoske91]

Sooo... poor maintenence then?

[@subjectofgov]

Without going further in the video I'd be asking if the engine locked up destroying everything behind it.

[@chewy-bu1oy]

Is it normal for the 7.3 Powerstroke bad for oil leaks my 2002 leaks oil did the day I got it had the engine out and had a new oil pan put on then the hpop started leak had it change new valve covers and now the intake plenum are leaking witch I'm hoping after this fix it stops no more leaks for a long time

[@hughstephenson2957]

Looks like the transfer case has been cracked for awhile from the oil on the break..

[@ragingbull9439]

Dang, had a dodge come in one time that they didn't put fluid in the transfer case and the mfer exploded at highway speeds with a load of hay on, front driveshaft crimped the fuel lines, ripped wires out, put a hole in the bellhousing it was just a big freakin mess.

[@Moosecop32]

A little JB Weld and she'll be good as new 😂🤣😂 Man when you break something, you BREAK something.

[@hughstephenson2957]

Of course Als!! Who else?? Lol

[@casto-]

At least you broke it in style so that’s a 10/10😬🤦‍♂️.

[@stanleyguard5593]

😎🍻🤨🙄😮😉👍🚗New to your channel and I like it.

[@WilliamTMusil]

Hiya Blake

[@TaylorCaseih]

what brand are those tires. they look to be very aggressive and i need a set for my f550 service truck.

[@GuyinWY]

Michelin XDS2, 245/7019.5. Lots of people say they’re great in snow, so I’m optimistic.

[@tetontom1]

@@GuyinWY not going to jinx your tires... siped nice for ice. wait and see what you think of the rubber compound used at the 3 year mark. looking for 7.3l idm ..... 21 yrs of water pouring over the thing.

[@wbball15]

Certainly the more Blake never wanted later.

[@imouse3246]

Is it just me, or is that vehicle a money pit? 😉

[@Mjc103]

Blake doesn’t have the best luck

[@calholli]

This is just a bad deal.. Looks like someone left the drive shaft bolts a little loose and they fell out... That doesn't make your truck a money pit, that just means you have bad memory and forget to tighten them down...... I usually crawl under mine with a set of wrenches when I'm greasing all the fittings.. and just go over all the drive train stuff and make sure everything is snug.. It's not a bad practice, especially if you are doing a lot of miles.... There's a reason truck drivers go over a check list before they get on the road.

[@townater290]

I really hope they charged you light duty rates and not medium or heavy

[@mattgelsomino6250]

Ive been in youre exact situation.. same thing. I bet your diveshaft broke when the trans broke. Either way simthing was loose and flexing.

[@dalephillips8250]

What year is this and how many miles?

[@williamcherry7336]

Looks like the trans was forced on not aligned when installed that's how the trans ears was broke .

[@kyboy5]

Get you a cummins that ford is used up and done time for the JUNK YARD. if you fix that truck you are a fool

[@JT-qf4it]

Can't believe you put that purple junk in your truck.

[@calumanderson5617]

Great video Blake, 🙂👍sorry what you've been through, I wouldn't wished this on my worst enemy..... Who am I kidding of course I would especially that thieving meth head !!! I'll fix that one !!! Pry bar and a drum of Roundup to top up the fuel tank !!! 😡👍

[@billl605]

Shoot it and walk away?

[@LilyandOllieTv]

Just buy A GMC or Chevy already

[@marks.c4753]

He's had enough bad luck he doesn't need more.

[@BurnProcessMedia]

@@marks.c4753 LOL

[@kyboy5]

Dodge ram diesel is the most dependable truck out there no post 2009 diesel can hit 500k miles in stock form besides the 6.7 cummins

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[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Boy Blake when you break something, you really break it! 🤣 Glad you got it back together.

[@calholli]

Not without breaking the bank.. ouch

[@MrCummins93]

About how much did this cost?

[@ChiefAUS]

Read the comments below.

[@lhurst9550]

11:37 Actually those bolts are notorious for backing out, even when brand new. Surprised you still had all of them.