OBS (OLD BODY STYLE) POWERSTROKE REPAIRS

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

My Uncle had a 97 F250 7.3. 4x4 4dr. He died last year and his wife sold it for $20,000. 1 owner, garage kept, dealer serviced, 24,000 miles and it had never towed or been wrecked. I was shocked that she got $20,000 for it and it sold in 2 days. People are definitely still interested in the OBS.

[@CaptainRudy4021]

They're pre emissions and there's a certain nostalgia and collectability of owning a truck from the 90s that's in immaculate condition

[@benjamins9121]

That was actually worth 20k. Nearly every one online that hasn't been wrecked and has less than 250k is going for 20k. It's at that point where people think old=vintage

[@icicicles]

The OBS 7.3 is a hot item right now. A dealer offered me $20,000 for mine, said he could have it sold for more the very same day.

[@brettscott3759]

I got my uncles truck.... my aunt loves me more and sold it to me for 4k with 110k miles...

[@MH-pc2ky]

The calendar intro was priceless for all the millennials

[@reggieanderson885]

Bill's about to throw some bigg dawg heads on it and a gallon of arch oil then sell it for 25k... Give it two months

[@tonflo1]

The rolling pin & the cane. That's comedy gold right there.

[@shiveringloon3596]

These trucks rust free are collectors. I get more compliments with my OBS truck than my collector car.

[@alexanderelrod8932]

Shivering Loon me too... clean as pin 95 F350 single rear wheel 4x4 ... I go up north and I can’t even get out of a TSC parking lot

[@MikeReiner]

@@zackzander425 There's a gorgeous square body 12 valve in the corner of my neighborhood, parked right next an also immaculate 2nd gen. Older guy with several other Dodge vehicles.. I've never seen a cleaner square body in my life. Sadly my '95 OBS is not the finest example around.

[@richmcgarvey4118]

I have 2 bull nose a 6.9 idi and a 300 6 plus I have 3 of these trucks a 460 and 2 7.3's also have a late 99 7.3

[@80f250]

In my area obs and bullnose trucks are everywhere so my 84 f150 doesn't get much attention

[@Clones2011]

yup i get more compliments on my black 96 than anything else ive ever owned. from kids to old ladies too, its a trip

[@AndroidProUser]

My 7.3 is sentimental, I’d Drop 8000 in a second.

[@shadidabdullatif]

I was Crying at 10:07 lmfao. "whats this over here? What the hell is that? Wow the tone of his voice "classic"

[@porkchop359]

Damn come on Bill you breaking my heart on the OBS trucks I love em and I own one best truck I've ever had and it's in decent shape 323,000 baby!!!!😁

[@psd28]

Bill is a mechanic, reliable trucks dont make him any money!

[@wetsaltypickle]

The calendar plug had me rolling!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@jameshall9446]

You, Bill have brought me through a very rough time in my life. Ima 7.3 lover!

[@powerstrokehelp]

Glad to help. I Been there. The fish that dont swim is the one that dies.

[@jchovernut]

It was a hoot meeting you yesterday, my fellow Navy Vet! I saw a quick glimpse of my 06 King Ranch at 6:50; I'm sure you'll take good care of it so's I can pull my hovercraft around to hurricane rescues and gator hunts!! Folks, Bill is the real deal; I appreciate his "tell it like it is" philosophy.

[@noah8877]

8000 is alot less then a new truck lol

[@RiggyRonnie]

But it's a lot more than a used truck

[@mhandler2000]

Yeah but it's still a shitbox LOL! :-)

[@joshuasteele5108]

@@RiggyRonnie yeah he can definitely get into a newer diesel with lower miles for 8000.

[@Oddssss]

@@RiggyRonnie where the hell are you looking for trucks? Used diesels are expensive my man

[@volvo09]

Perfect explanation of these older trucks, and any older vehicle in general. You start tearing into one repair and everything associated with it becomes more work... O rings, hoses, metal lines, wiring, connectors, fasteners, if you want it fixed right you have to pay. If you just want "the one issue" fixed (like a clogged filter) then you haven't really made your truck any more reliable. You are just keeping it going.

[@mikewilson4141]

Wow Bill “ rant over “ LOVED that ! Maybe I can bring you my 1999 F-250 from Northern NY with just about 200.000 miles, you’ll love it and it’s wonderfully rusty too ! It has the usual crap, oil leaks,exhaust,glow plugs. Have a good day , and continue to avoid problem projects

[@roudyroy1]

hes keeping that thing to dodge emissions in CA

[@theq4602]

Hell if I had to deal with that I would spend 15K and rebuild the truck from the ground up.

[@Desertvanlife]

As of jan 1st 2020...... gotts to go threw emissions 😢

[@KLX1990]

@@Desertvanlife not this one

[@CaptainRudy4021]

@@Desertvanlife any diesel 97 and older is exempt from emissions in ca

[@415fillmore]

You fucking know it. I got 750k more miles to go before I need to rebuild it and throw some bigg Dawg heads on it. Just grease the Zerks and I’m down the road at 8 miles per gallon rollin coal in CA. The 2000 truck didn’t have any emission controls or EGR. I got the DP tune and still got my truck registered.

[@klikliks_service]

Obviously that customer struck a nerve.

[@mikec3142]

Yeah, he wanted the world for free...

[@crutler]

Mike C one word says IT ALL: Californian. 😂

[@GFire25]

I do pretty well all my work myself and use these videos as learning opportunities but I'd damn near drive down and pay just to hear Bill roast my truck lol

[@Lacosanostr_a]

First time owing a F 350 7.3 and you have been a great encouraging individual to put everything up to date. And just got my calandra and my archoil product. Thank you once again.

[@allover4309]

Old trucks usually need work. Mechanics aren't usually needed to work on brand new trucks but mechanics that have made a lot of money and can buy brand new trucks often don't want to work on old trucks. It's just the circle of life in the life cycle of the mechanic.

[@reesebobby99]

Watch entire video before commenting. I see no problem with people dumping 3x truck value into repairs if the like the vehicle. Only wanting to spend a little to do everything is not possible. Maby locally but not a famous shop like this one

[@kylesojka6715]

That arch oil plug though at the end😂👌

[@tonyroulette6179]

My 96 obs has 256k miles ,it is in showroom condition,I’m meticulous on maintenance,absolutely no oil leaks,it gets used on the ranch daily,some people don’t deserve these OBS’s there great trucks.

[@tonyroulette6179]

Oh yeah,I only paid 6000 for this truck

[@mikehaslett3738]

Those old trucks are pretty easy to diag if you know what your doing. And yes. Clean ones are collectors items. Awesome trucks.

[@craigbondy74]

this is is like what next project is going to be for myself,wnen I find a 1994 to 1996 f-350 crew cab powerstroke and do a body off build and keep it stock and use ford parts only and thanks to you I am learning the things to do while body is off so as not to have problems later.my truck will be set up for wildland fires and hotshoting.thank you

[@kirbywinters1291]

I love my 97 F250 314k still runs great maintenance is key on any vehicle especially an older one A few upgrades these OBS trucks can ride just as good as a new on and tow just as good.

[@mdevidograndpacificlumbera1539]

Finally an OBS video! Thanks bill. I have a 96 7.3 as well, considering doing a biodiesel/ veggie oil conversion- can you do a video sharing your opinion on that? You briefly mentioned it, saying it's a whole other subject.... but some of use would be grateful if you touched upon that. Your knowledge is invaluable!

[@rrzrrich]

Martin DeVido don’t waste your time you need a all mechanical injection motor to do that the seals in the injectors shit out in 7.3 don’t waste your time or money on veggie crap 💩

[@129ricbic]

I have an e99 7.3 and I absolutely love it. I always a 6.0 and absolutely love it. I'll always the 7.3 been as reliable for me as the day is long. But the ride in the 06 6.0 is lovely. The quality of the truck has advanced so far. FOMOCO TIL I DIE

[@steventhury8366]

Instead of getting the most butchered up obs model, put on a well maintained one and teach us how to keep it that way. Love your work, friend.

[@SOU6900]

Or one that's old and getting tired but isn't all jacked up like this one.

[@thefordmaniac]

Most of these have been butchered anyway

[@mdevidograndpacificlumbera1539]

Also that's frigged up that guy came to you guys with 1500 asking the world, although I'm no surprised, as a contractor I see that shit all day

[@FredFlintstone21]

I added this video to my favorites! Thanks for sharing Bill! 👍👍

[@treadlightlyservicesllc.1930]

I thought you guys were done working on 7.3 L? I could so see you guys giving him a sweetheart deal once you found out his budget, if you could use his truck as an example and roast him for video, lol good job.

[@kentrushton6135]

lol hey, $20 is $20. Whenever I do take my truck to a shop, I'm always fully aware of the cost. If I ever took mine to Bill, I would fully understand the time/money/quality. And would be happy to pay to keep my 97 rolling.

[@DavidThomas453]

It is worth keeping and rebuilding because of being a California truck. No smog, no emissions, and much cheaper registration. In your sweep with the camera it looked like a solid axle. F-250s in that era were TTB. Was it a decent axle swap?

[@dixiemudnut]

I’m 27 Been beating on a 95 7.3 since I was in high school, truck has been through 435k miles of pure hell, I have more respect than Bill does for these trucks. You can’t kill them. Been watching powerstroke help videos for years and learned a lot, but it sure seems unnecessary for you to make these machines sound like a shitty worn out joke.

[@FTWGGG]

Brian Woody Evans dam do you still drive it? Or have it?

[@JamesTyreeII]

Brian Woody Evans well THIS one WAS a shitty worn out POS!

[@RiggyRonnie]

And people wonder how many of these could get junked. They made millions of these 7.3s MILLIONS

[@TABrown-xh7xc]

I have a 95 f350 crew cab dually 7.3 I have for the most part kept up all the maintenance myself . I have 183,000 miles I plan to double that before it is parked for good . I have had so many offers on this truck I have lost count but don't plan on selling.

[@oldretireddude]

Surprised to see you working on a 7.3, thought you did a video a while back saying all 7.3 work was being redirected to another shop.

[@andrewstratton806]

How can you call an engine that has 350k and just drove from Cali to ga a piece of junk. Lol their great engines that had just enough power to make it so they didn't have to work hard and last a long time. I love both of mine

[@BlackBuzzzard]

Might be one of your best ytubes! Luv all the diy wiring hackery.

[@pbr549]

Great video. This explains why in 2021 you should be migrating to only newer 2014 and later 6.7l diesels and keep them stock. The cost of repairs a large expense along with parts cost. I also suggest new vehicle purchases only. I own 4 pickup trucks a F-150 114k manual farm truck (weekends), a 1999 Tacoma 242k daily driver, a 2012 F-250 68k gas auto cattle hauler, and a 2016 6,7L distance driver (weekend) 3 to 5 hour runs 72k. All purchased new and are stock. My Colorado girl F-150 has allot of shakes and rattles though but she’s 28 years old.

[@bigmurph1447]

Who the heck drives a 96 powerstroke that's has 300000miles on it from California to Georgia just to be work on that guy must of been dum. Here's the way I look at it if u want a old diesel make sure you know how to work on it urself to save urself money.

[@kirbywinters1291]

He should have stopped in Texas there a few shops that would love to work on this thing

[@nurburgringdreaming2221]

These guys are FREAKING STRAIGHT SHOOTERS!

[@SamuelMiller1989]

As a Powerstroke owner, this pickup would drive me nuts! It reminds me of what some Honda owners do to their cars. Aftermarket til their a frankencar.

[@gabrielhernandez949]

I actually purchased a 1996 F350 Roll - A- Long edition from eBay with low low low miles and well taken care of yet it did require a full maintenance and its because of a video like this that I went with a 7.5 460 vs. a 7.3 diesel. Don't get me wrong powerstoke community, I'm also a proud owner of a 2016 Platinum 6.7 with all the bells and whistles.

[@jerrybockes4769]

Thank u!!! I was hoping u would make an OBS video someday

[@iseesea6517]

Sheesh bill... tell us how you really feel eh!!! This my be my favourite powerstroke help vid ever lol

[@MCatwar]

you totally indirectly roasted me. just bought a 97 f250 that looks just like this. A few less wacky electrical issues and no biofuel, but it sure as hell needs a lot more work. but it still runs and drives fine* so i dont know. *when warm. the injectors are so shot I get a ton of dead misses on a cold start and I can't get up to more than 15mph.

[@seanoleary1979]

Love this guy!!!!

[@icicicles]

My 1997 F350 7.3 is worth every bit of 8-10 grand to restore to new. It has been a great work horse back when I needed it. It's in great shape and is just about to turn over 200,000 miles. The red vermillion paint is not as glossy but I'd still love to rebuild the motor. No it doesn't look anything like this guys truck with after market stuff, It still is 100 percent stock. Only thing I've had to replace are the glow plugs 21 years ago and glow plug relay twice. The rest is just normal maintenance.

[@theeverythingchannelyt548]

I’m sitting in my tractor laughing my ass off thanks for the laugh.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

At least you sit IN your tractor (cab, heat & A/C?) ..I sit ON my tractors....get wet/cold AND sunburned. Lol

[@albertoreyes4114]

Awesome eye to detail Bill, you dont beat around the bush, they either want to spend the money to get the work done or not.

[@Yoyo81828]

Bill. I haven't laughed this hard in a long time. "Its obviously got 110v going to it so you can plug it into your house" LMFAO

[@bobbyt1shot224]

THE CALENDAR BIT ...VERY FUNNY AND SO VERY TRUE

[@DanaLeeGibson]

A $1500 Budget?! I've thought about getting my 1999 van serviced by Mr. PowerStrokehelp but I know I'll need at least $4000 in hand, or its not worth showing up! How do you say good-bye? With a rust free body and 376k miles, if she doesn't quit on me, I won't quit on her.

[@kordoliver]

I here what your saying , lower taxes to pay don't have to take the body off to work on lower insurance the list goes on everyone likes the obs over the new I have friend who farms and has a 6.0 he told me when ever I want too sell my truck he would buy and give me the 6.0 , says he wished he never got rid of the old 7.3 ,

[@FredFlintstone21]

If she quits on you, fix her!

[@eddybowser3818]

You killed me talking about the calendar lol

[@defekticon]

Those leaks are a proven rust proofing system. Which he desperately needs on that bad boy.

[@parkersheppard1699]

Rip bill, thanks for everything

[@4spdlife857]

I'm 25 and still use calendars and have had and used wall phones hell I remember beepers

[@Robert_Mann]

But...but...it's got a 99-04 straight front axle and disc brake'd Sterling rear!

[@joecooper2263]

I’m 21 and I’m not even offended at the intro that was funny as all hell 😂

[@alexfontaine6233]

The video speaks the truth about DIY "biodiesel'' and how it is catastrophic to motors. Cooking oil its not worth it. Just shows importance of clear diesel in fuel line. On that note I'm changing my fuel filter tomorrow. Thanks

[@cesargallo7424]

totally got your point on this Bill

[@gmlover82]

Bill you crack me up! Love the videos

[@chargermopar]

You think that's old? Try a pre powerstroke 7.3 with 360+ thousand miles in a late 80's body. Ihave been fixing this thing for years, and also run biofuel.

[@chargermopar]

By the way I rebuild my tank selector switch by drilling out the rivets and using bolts to put it back together. I centrifuge and dewater cooking oil and disassemble the whole fuel system yearly and have done it for 10 years, still going strong.

[@lanelewis8597]

My 97 obs has 336000 on original injectors turbo and all gaskets and trans.

[@VIheavyequipment]

I wouldn’t want to touch that truck with a stick lol

[@ALT_RIGHT]

How do you own 90s Diesel and not know how to work on it?

[@willhikearizona]

Millennial: "what do you mean your phones had cords... Like charging cords?"

[@crutler]

Will Stone 😂. Yeah sure we’ll go with that. Since it’ll take to much frustration to explain what phone with cord REALLY means. 🤦‍♂️

[@bpjunkremovalinc.4056]

I'm 28 and think like a 40 year old it seems (grew up on a farm) so be careful Bill I could be offended with your comment on the calendar LOL love your videos, keep them coming!

[@DieselDemon18]

Hahaha i love that Fill-Rite fuel pump mounted on the chassis. Those are made for portable fuel tanks

[@thomasbarlow4223]

8:55 is what I say every time I work on my powerstroke but for some reason I love it....

[@Ste30h]

8k take my bloody money....would love a restored old boy

[@notchback93]

Moral of the story! Bill doesn’t want to work on old junk anymore

[@theq4602]

TFW not all OBS trucks had powerstrokes. XD those are so old they are practically a restoration project.

[@BlueOxDiesel]

Did nobody notice it has a Dana 60 front axle and the F250 should have a TTB Dana 50 !! That’s a upgrade Bill

[@sissyturds519]

Loved this!

[@nhzxboi]

Hehe. sarcasm afternoon. I used to do warranty work in the 6.9IDI. The 7.3DI as it was originally called was quite unreliable at the start. Unreliable until they added some Teflon to the injector O-rings....did soo many of those things. Thereafter, they were pretty damned reliable 'cept for the same o-ring problem on the IPR filling the filter housing full of junk and causing a no-start. Engineering fixed these things fast. fast though. I think they were better days but they are nostalgia now.

[@seanhazelwood3311]

I had so many OBS Fords that I became expert at deleting the second fuel tank and the switching system. I don't think I've ever seen one that both tanks worked properly.

[@seanhazelwood3311]

Also, that transfer switch is Unobtanium, they aren't available Anywhere that I know of and haven't been for years.

[@greenrancher350]

I must be lucky. I have 2 1997 f250 7.3 4x4s for about 10 years now and never had a issue with the transfer switch. But I did have to change the fuel tanks in one because they rusted out. By far the best trucks I've ever owned.

[@Keith-vacuums]

I love powerstroke diesel trucks

[@King_Pin_Designs]

I’m 20 and I still use a calendar soooo

[@seanoleary1979]

...doubt it.

[@RockyRaccoon3281]

How can you drive all the way from California with just $1500 to spend on the truck? Probably spent more on fuel for the round trip! My 97 f250 supercab 7.3 4x4 still runs like a top. 250k on it. I get admirers chatting almost every time I fuel up. It seems like every 7.3 owner regrets selling this truck. I live on long island N.Y. and my obs has over 50k beach miles on it. I'm just starting to get some rust now. Not too bad yet but I want to have the body redone b4 it gets bad. I wish I could find a quality semi-local body shop. Any suggestions???

[@josephgalligher1058]

Love my 97 OBS and really enjoy this videoS the truth is the truth. Spend the money and fix it right if you’re going to keep these dinosaurs on the road.

[@Halfdead211]

Bill would love to see your thoughts on the old i.d.i. Fords

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

Likely you do NOT. Lol. I have 4 of them here. Well, 5 if you count the one my buddy dropped off with a rod out the side (no idea how that happens)

[@gspadez]

You said that made it from Cali????

[@JohnSmith-wy2or]

Mikey is good. He deserves to be expensive.

[@deans5479]

Had that switching valve on a GAS 1987 Econoline van it would return the fuel to whatever tank it wanted. Big problem if you filled up both tanks. That is why the ambulances were going up in flames. I replaced the valve and put 2 boat Mercruiser spinoff filters before the switching valve. Then it worked fine.

[@97Obs7.3]

luckily mine has no problems other than it smokes a little on start up. but that's a diesel for ya and 391k miles. still a daily driver though. just needs an engine rebuild

[@bluebird5100]

Who's the best cummins shop around you Bill?

[@garygroth6402]

Strangely enough, I have a 1996 F250 that I bought used on eBay over 20 years ago with 107,000. Now with 247,000 miles, the problems are becoming evident. I was driving a load of trash to the dump when it downshifted and then died on the spot. I am highly suspicious of my fuel tank switch, and now that I know that it's $500, I am having second thoughts about messing with it. I bought a high end OBDII tester to learn that (1) my truck is not OBDII compliant. although they had a setting that worked for non-OBDII types of diesel, and (2) once it was communicating, it showed a P1111 code, meaning nothing was showing up. My determination was that it was likely to be a mechanical issue such as a fuel pump. Is there a way to flush a sticking valve if it comes down to that? Thanks. I have followed you for years and you have been very helpful.

[@centraltexasfoxbodies]

I have a 1994 f350 and I can check codes and monitor engine vitals using my cell phone and torque app.

[@garygroth6402]

@The NIFB Jesus Not sure what you mean, but thanks for replying.

[@garygroth6402]

@Klaus Van Heusen The Auto Enginuity Ford bundle is what I bought. I have to set it to non-OBDII, but then I get P1111. I have always used Ford filters and change them often. I can only use the features that pertain to a non-running engine, so maybe something would show up if it ever starts. All the fuse and relay check have been done with a VOM and the glowplugs were changed about a year ago by a pro. He said the old ones were in great shape but he put in the new ones since I had already bought them. I haven't bought a fuel pressure gage yet. The last time the truck quit randomly a mechanic said it was caused by a loose banjo bolt on the fuel transfer pump. I will likely not be doing much to the truck in cold weather since I have no good place to work on it. Thank for your reply.

[@garygroth6402]

@@centraltexasfoxbodies It cranks like mad but won't start. I don't really have any vitals to monitor until it starts. Thanks for your input.

[@andrewstratton806]

@@garygroth6402 when it cranks does your tach move? If it doesn't it could be the crank position sensor.

[@paulferguson2574]

my 2001 f 350 dually is worth saving

[@renj6531]

7:25 gee golly is that mixmatched tailights, just when I thought I saw it all this truck is a hodgpodge of things

[@jayonez137]

I thought you made a decision a year or 2 ago that you will no longer work on 7.3 L?? I’ve owned many over the years. My 02’ 7.3L is well maintained and pristine at 136,000 miles and all OEM replacement parts. If it wasn’t for the leaf springs it would be up to par with the ride on most new trucks. There’s not much that she can’t handle with a mild tune exhaust and intake. Just rebuilt the entire Trans with all of the Ford OEM updated parts as well as some billet shafts and TC about 8000 miles ago. My only nightmare In my foreseeable future is my oil pan needs to be replaced no later than next year. She is in bad shape and is really the only thing that rusted away. But she is worth it. There is only one person in my area that I would trust with this task and it will not be a cheap fix to do properly. Engine is being pulled

[@jeepindave5464]

He wont work on the 6.4

[@bch5513]

There is a gasket that is available that some have had success without pulling the engine.

[@steventhury8366]

I like your style.👍

[@937wigger]

Videos are always entertaining!

[@marcreynolds1796]

Don't start taking about back in your dad lol. The jokes will start flying

[@blakeportelance100]

LOL I'm in my late 20's and the intro is just awesome! Just not sure about the old timers tho.. they can't work a computer worth a shit and always asking the guys under "30" to help them with it. What a guy! LOL

[@deetlenroy]

Could you put a new deleted 6.7 engine in an 07 or older truck?

[@TheFordf350superduty]

No it would have to be 96 and older to stay deleted

[@SOU6900]

28 and know what a calendar is 😆. Also I thought in a previous video you said you weren't working on 7.3L Powerstrokes anymore...

[@CaptainRudy4021]

It's the 6.4s he's not working on anymore

[@cheeseburger9232]

You just seen the mechanic work they do in california . It's hard to find a good mechanic in california. alot of them won't even work on any car/truck with points and carburetor

[@oldretireddude]

I live in central Indiana and it's hard to find a good diesel mechanic. Dealers don't employ anyone that was working during the 7.3 years, independents want fleet work only.

[@michaelkirk8577]

That is sooo a Cali truck that has been finger fkd by Mexicans. I cant get out of Cali fast enough!!

[@mikehaslett3738]

That being said. A part out will make your money back, and fixing shit yourself saves some serious bucks

[@ifishcatfish]

you did NOT overlook the fact that its 3 different colors! 'matter of fact - that's exactly where u started

[@benjaminwoodworth4906]

Can a Cluster from a gas truck be programmed to work for a diesel truck or do you have to have one specifically for a diesel truck they look the same.. I'm asking if will work & can programmed that in the truck computer