The $500 7.3 Powerstroke F250 Project Begins! - Dipstick Tube Leak

[@TonyLasagna]

That sandwich photo had me rolling. 😂 if that doesn’t gain you subscribers (I subbed) I don’t know what will.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Heck yeah - More sammiches for the win!

[@chucknSC]

I used to think I’d like to have 7.3 as a spare truck. After watching these 7.3 videos I decided to forget about that.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Well, you have to keep in mind that all 7.3 trucks are at least 20 years old now, and most of them worked every day of their life. 350k is the average mileage you'll find. With maintenance items done, most of these trucks will still be alive well over the million mile mark. Also, these were the last trucks to not have all the emissions controls on them, so they're simpler to work on and much more basic, which makes them extremely reilable. This is probably the second most reilable engine IH/Navistar ever made the 6.9 IDI is probably the first.

[@Nostradamus_Order33]

Dead pedal is the pedal position sensor. Take the whole pedal unit out first, clean it. There is a small switch that can get dirt in it.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Turned out to be the IPR. All good now.

[@JLCmike4014]

I had to do several of those dipstick nut repair jobs when i was working on school buses. What i always did was jam a pipe cleaning brush in the tube hole with several zip ties attached to the handle like a chain link fence in case it fell in a can easily retrieve it. Once the adapter was pushed inside the pan i could remove the old o-ring, and clean the mating surface inside the pan with a rag and some brake clean. Put some grease on the new o-ring (to hold it in the adapter better) and fit it into the groove of the adapter. Put a small bead of silicone on the outside of the pan around the adapter opening with the gasket and tighten the nut back in place. Never had one come back leaking.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, I had ordered a set of pipe cleaning brushes, but they were lost in delivery.

[@TowMan127]

Good tip. I’ll try that when the time comes.

[@JLCmike4014]

@@TowMan127, glad i can help!

[@garybrady9531]

Black ATF has little to no viscosity next the transmission clutches fry

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Correct, that's why we are changing it as the first thing we do to the truck.

[@planbeeapiaries]

The oil pressure gauge on the 7.3 is a semi dummy one. It only shows that there is pressure but not how high or low it is. Just FYI.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, figured that out a few years ago.

[@jeffreypinder9398]

The bigger the blob, the better the job! Ideally you have a catch can under the truck...good one!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

You got that right!

[@hitmanhite8958]

Lol, my old one has been in the pan for 10 years. I would have thought I would have pulled the engine by now for a reseal, nope still rolling with no leaks.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Good to hear.

[@onefixitman]

Sometimes the water fuel bowl heater will ground out and pop the fuse and the ECM power comes off the same circuit in my early 99. I just unplugged mine and replaced the fuse and it works just fine. I need to rebuild the fuel bowl.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Had the same thing happen to my 2000 truck.

[@billgardner9328]

On my 1999 7.3 Auto trans I removed the return line from trans cooler and idled until clean atf came out. No reason to dirty up new oil

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Good info!

[@travisthompson3700]

A good real-world video

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks!!

[@hitmanhite8958]

Be interesting to see how that tranny holds up with injectors and turbo. Good luck. Only one man is trust to rebuild it, and he is in Arkansas.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I would imagine the trans has had some attention at some point in its life. If not, I'm sure we'll find out. He's put about 3500 miles on it since this video. So far, so good.

[@wvbiker746]

Won't dropping the oil bung down below the windage tray eventually wear a hole in the bottom of the oil pan???????????

[@mrbill8542]

Is that 3/4 ton a short bed from the factory???? I thought they were all long beds !!!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yes, sure is. I also have a black 2000 7.3 short bed. Check it out on my channel - It's called Freedom.

[@poweredbyfaith]

Nice work and great vid. I fixed a 95 without taking the nut off. I cleaned all the oil off the pan and the dipstick area and used the Ford gray RTV. I put about 10 layers over several days. Worked prefect.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Good to know, Thanks!

[@welshlyn9097]

Just found your channel and I have to say it’s very good a lot better than most .You and your family stay safe,the old Welsh coal miner.😊

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks bud! I appreciate it!

[@mrbmd710]

Nice Fun project keep it up.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks, will do!

[@Popssilk]

For your information and angle with a stiff wire wheel what is taking that off without risk of fire 🔥

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

No real risk of fire here since it's diesel.

[@TowMan127]

Just subscribed

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks, welcome to the circus!

[@richardbarkley9909]

Didn't see you drain the torque converter. On the '99s at least, may be later ones there IS a drain on the converter.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks for that info. I did not realize that!!

[@dugsdub1981]

Man I would love a 500 dollar 7 🌳

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, me too.

[@vicklima1195]

I just bought 02 f250 with the 7.3 engine I’m not sure what’s wrong with it.the last owner say it it’s starting blow white smoke so he decided to park it back in 2019.i would definitely need you to work on my truck if that’s possible!?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Well, white smoke is usually indicative of either coolant or fuel burning. First thought is Injector O-Rings. Unfortunately, I don't offer repair services - Way too much going on.

[@vicklima1195]

So best thing to do replace the engine? I love your channel buddy keep up the good work. Thanks for the reply

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

@@vicklima1195 No, I would suspect a new set of Injectors would solve it. That's it most of the time.

[@vicklima1195]

Hey buddy I was able to crank the truck today thanks to you! But it didn’t ran for long because I have hoe on the top of the engine oil was coming out from there. looks like a plug because i can see some tread on it

[@vicklima1195]

Any idea what’s the name of that part? I will replace the injectors just like you told me

[@Killmonize]

I'm getting an e350 7.3 ambulance soon to renovate.. what do u recommend any particular oil? Do u have certain things that fail? The vehicle has only 146k on clock. What things to look out for? Also any addives to add or that you use to make the 7.3 run better.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

For oil, I use Shell Rotella T4 - I don't run Synthetic myself, just good old dead dinosaurs. For additives, I use ArchOil in the fuel and in the oil: Here are links: Oil Friction Modifier: amzn.to/3m0oLj7 Fuel Treatment: amzn.to/3SmvIHy The only things that really fail on these are the Cam Position Sensor and FICM. Both are fairly uncommon, though. I do hear about the failures a lot, but the other side of that coin is the millions of other trucks out there that are fine. At 146K, I would think you'll be good.

[@Killmonize]

@@ProjectTimeGarage thank you so much for getting back to me. First time powerstrike owner. Figured pick a good one. Thank. I really enjoyed all the videos.

[@gerryaustin8687]

Just found the channel today. In ref to the pre-filter, I have a 6.0. Is there one for that motor?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I think AirDog and FASS make pumps/filters for virtually every diesel imaginable. In my case, I went to NAPA, bought a filter housing, a spin-on diesel filter and two pipe nipples. I cut the rubber line as close to the tank as I could, and put my filter assembly in it. It all cost about $50 and took me less than an hour. I'm about to do a video on the full setup when we add it to this truck. This time, I'll be SURE to get part numbers and links to products. Stay tuned!!

[@sparky4431]

If you have a shop, why wouldn't you drop the oil pan and do it right?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Well, dropping the pan involves removing the transmission, transfer case, driveshaft, front tires, front springs, front axle, and both engine mounts. The Ford service manual says the engine should be removed. So, go through all that, or use one of the quick and easy repairs? Also, these repair kits have been around a while. They are proven to work.

[@sparky4431]

@@ProjectTimeGarage Wow, I didn't realize you had to take that much off. Going that far, might as well pull the engine and check it out top to bottom. Thanks for the info. Merry Christmas!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

@@sparky4431 yeah I think that's why these repair kits are so popular. Merry Christmas!!

[@alex.k3166]

doing it the right way is never any fun gotta switch it up

[@peetky8645]

what does dead pedal mean?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Basically the gas pedal has no effect on the engine. It stays at idle no matter what. The 7.3 and 6.0 trucks exhibit that symptom when there are problems with the ICP sensor or IPR valve.

[@TrentF]

The intermediate pedal could be the electronic part of the pedal going bad, dang thing is expensive.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

It may be the pedal, but my money is on the IPR or ICP.

[@Nostradamus_Order33]

@@ProjectTimeGarage if the ICP is bad, then it goes to default reading. It will still run. If it is the IPR then it will never start. I owned and repaired my truck, 22 years right out of the showroom.

[@tonypaul2987]

I like yall fellows lol

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thank you sir, we like us too!

[@glennblum6410]

Possibly a ham radio operator? I spy a UV5R.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yes sir, I"ve been a ham for a number of years now. I have a few of those little radios. They're pretty decent for a knockaround unit.

[@glennblum6410]

I had my ticket since 98. Kd5dga is my call

[@robertsmith987]

New subscriber here beautiful videos

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@canadagoose27]

I personally would have completely flushed the tranny of all the old ATF. I have 318k miles on mine and have done a complete flush 3 times since i've owned the truck. I bought it with 109k miles. It is easy to do on these transmissions by unscrewing the return line from the cooler where it screws into the side of the trans. Put a hose on the end of the steel line into a catch pan or bucket. Fill the pan with new ATF then run it till a couple quarts comes out, Stop, refill pan run again for a few times till new fluid comes out the hose. Love my 2002 with the 7.3! Thanks for the videos on the truck.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Good info man, thank you!!

[@richardbarkley9909]

IMHO transmission FLUSHING is a bad idea at any mileage. Just drain and fill. And in the case of a '99 7.3 Power Stroke truck they HAVE a drain on the torque converter so by draining the pan AND converter there is no way there is a quart of fluid left in the lines and cooler.

[@canadagoose27]

@@richardbarkley9909 Reason? My trans has over 500,000 kms on it, never been rebuilt and i always flush all the old fluid out at roughly 100000 km intervals. Still no problems with it.

[@mikeyadrick5154]

another item to do is--drop the tank and clean this out--very important--not so big a job as you might think---Mikey

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yes! That's coming for sure.

[@TheMoparGarage]

Well I guess now I know why every single 7.3 I’ve ever looked under was hemorrhaging oil from the oil pan 😂

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, if they aren't leaking then they're probably out

[@JLCmike4014]

My 1999 F-350 with the 7.3L is probably one of the absolute cleanest and most dry 7.3s you’ll ever see. But i’m extremely picky about my truck, don’t like any leaks or dirt on it whatsoever.

[@rogercarrico4975]

Knock wood! But my 97 7.3 dipstick tube is dry as a bone..I now know what to do if it every leaks

[@JLCmike4014]

@@rogercarrico4975, it’s not hard to do by any means. Like i said put a chain link of zip ties on the pipe cleaning brush just in case you do in fact drop it in the pan so then it’s easy to retrieve.

[@Gdone]

Not concerned about the material that went into oil pan from cleaning/ sanding

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

No, oil change immediately afterwards. Also, got another oil change last week. So, that's two changes in 75 miles. Should be good.

[@davidlampe4153]

I was wondering if you had put different mirrors on, the old mirrors were much smaller. That old epoxy was really awful, and the pan isn’t quarter inch thick steel so you don’t want to hit it hard with the sharp objects. Nice quality editing job thanks for your hard work in the editing dungeon!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks David!

[@monkeywrench8990]

Project name: Dead Red Revival

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

ha ha, cool. I've been calling it the F-2Hooptie.

[@josephcivita1450]

MEK will dissolve epoxy. But please use a respirator, gloves, and eye protection. Try to work in a well ventilated area.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Good info, thank you.

[@Kevinmaddox1000]

You look like Brock Lesnar

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

You're actually the second person to tell me that recently