Teenager Buys His First Truck! 7.3 PowerStroke Diesel SuperDuty

[@LSRG-YT--LandonSRobloxGaming]

As a gen z myself (born in 2005) I really love these old irons! Very underrated these days, I'm glad someone like Colton got a hand to something like this.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, these old trucks will outlive us all.

[@RockyRaccoon3281]

I have that exact noise on my obs. Turns out it's a loose nut behind the wheel! 😂 I've had my 7.3 for almost 28 years. I never heard that sound before. Looks like a great truck, though. Congratulations, and welcome to the 7.3 family. Good luck👍

[@abelventura5568]

That is your torque converter I had it the same problem on my 7.3 I fixed and it’s all good. no more noise. 👍🏻

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

That was kind of my fear. Was it cracked?

[@Hillbilly-Garage]

@@ProjectTimeGarage Yup 100% TC I've done several of them. They sound like marbles in a tin can. also check flex plate for cracks when doing the tc

[@davidrainey968]

If I may share my experience. 1 - do not sell that truck. 2 - stopping is more important than acceleration, cryo treated discs all the way around. 3 - shift kit for the transmission. 4 - NAPA 3.5" in / out muffler. 5 - mechanical limited slip diff. 6 - turbo wheel. 7 - gentle tune. 8. 10 mm wrench and Cam Position Sensor should be stored in the truck at all time - CPS can fail at any time for no good reason. 9. enjoy the truck.

[@daveconklin1319]

Nailed it

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks David! That's terrific advice.

[@beyondproud45]

That noise is fine, it’s the pure excellence trying to escape from that engine.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

LOL, I like your style!

[@michaelreed8540]

Congratulations, excellent first truck.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, he did well on it for sure.

[@Kopester]

My respect for this young kid, a spectacular choice of a truck🫡 That truck will never let him down 💪 Congrat chief

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks!!

[@JeanArcand-y4y]

Congratulations !!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks!

[@dropshot_outdoors]

Thats awesome! Just bought my 98 ford explorer with the 5.0 in it this summer. If i can manage with school in the way im gonna try and work my butt off through the winter and buy a 7.3 next summer.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Awesome! Good luck!!

[@dropshot_outdoors]

@@ProjectTimeGarage thanks man!

[@jeffreypinder9398]

Well, done Colton. Congrats. You brought it to the right garage for guidance.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks Jeffrey!

[@budgetfix711]

Congratulations Colton! If it sits over there too long, I'll be swapping steering wheels with him.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

He says "hands off"!

[@TheMoparGarage]

Love to see young kids still choosing to enjoy “real” vehicles!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, same here. This is how a car guy gets started. Buy it, fix it then fix it some more.

[@daveconklin1319]

Mine is a cc 4x4 auto. Flatbed. Stock. Best truck ive ever owned. 302k and purrs like kitten

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

My personal 7.3 truck is just about 340K. I love it.

[@randallkutchma7219]

Don't forget that FORD changed the #8 Injector to AE to overcome "cackle". I have an early '99 with All 8 factory AB injectors. I reworked them with the full kit (with shims) that I purchased. I still need to replace one solenoid. Your noise issue sounds more like pipes than "cackle" ! Congratulations on the F250 purchase ! By the way, if you ever install a kit, watch out.! FIRST Kit that I purchased had Armature Screws that have tall heads. Easy to feel if you know what to look for..

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Great points, thanks!

[@JLCmike4014]

In my experience i’ve had it where those up-pipe donuts fail and can cause the whistle but i’ve also seen cracked up-pipes cause that same sound. The only other issue i’ve had where it makes that kind of chatter is a cracked flywheel, seen it a few times in the past. It’s a stamped steel flywheel so definitely worth upgrading.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I afraid the flex plate may be the culprit here

[@JLCmike4014]

@@ProjectTimeGarage, at least it’s a 2WD truck so the trans comes out a little easier. The flexplates usually crack/break around the bolt holes. Definitely have him spring for the billet flexplate so this problem never happens again.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

@@JLCmike4014 Great info, thanks man!

[@JLCmike4014]

@@ProjectTimeGarage, no problem. Hope the info helps!

[@jamesyow7893]

I have 2000 Ford F250 with 7.3 Grate Truck best truck I ever owned. I run Lucas fuel treatment, same as I run in my Freightliner..

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I also have a 2000 with the 7.3 and I love it.

[@TradesmanOutdoorAdventures]

Hey, another early ‘99! Congrats!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yes! Thank you!

[@RoadhogRNA]

Congrats!!!!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks!

[@PowerHungryPerformance]

That's a great first truck!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Way better than my first truck, for sure. Needs a tuner though. Know anyone who makes them?

[@PowerHungryPerformance]

@@ProjectTimeGarage We might know a guy!

[@frailanmartinez4615]

The noise you hear is the torque converter my E99 did the same thing

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, I'm finding the same thing. Thanks for the info.

[@jontroyer7975]

I have an early 99 7.3 single cab long bed 4x4 with the zf6 I have the watergate adjusted so I can build boost faster and a microchips tuner runs good. I also have a 2001 7.3 and I’ll say I think the early 99s are more reliable than later models like 01-03 but overall power from factory the later models take the win with the bigger turbo and bigger injectors.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I would love to ZF6 swap my 2000

[@Fred_Durst1]

its either just an exhaust rattle, or worse, flexplate. Get up under there and try to wiggle the exhaust to see if its hitting anywhere.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, I had it on the lift. Sadly it sound a lot like a cracked flexplate.

[@sipboyoutdoors]

It’s the flexplate. Just had mine replaced. It cracked and was hitting the starter. Common problem with early 99 models

[@ArdenMiller-c7h]

I had noise like that with my 7.3, I found out it was the belt tension pulleys. By the way, where did your son get his headlights from. I installed a Banks Exhaust brake in mine. I love mine

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I think these are from Amazon - He's a friend of the family.

[@derekranson8860]

Check your flex plate and nuts to the TC had one loose that made the same sound

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks, that's most likely what's going on.

[@2003-2fitty]

Got archoil in mine 2!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I run it in everything. Farm equipment too.

[@Robert-j6w5v]

Beautiful truck here in Massachusetts would be rusted out

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks!

[@Zzz-lz9kb]

Looks just like my old man 214k 2002!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Great old trucks!

[@lukebertrichardson7799]

Think abelventura is correct, torque converter. Maybe just tighten things up.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I'm afraid he's correct as well. Gonna pull the cover and have a look

[@dougj.8288]

Don’t get torque convert confused with flexplate. Cracked flexplate can cause chatter though.

[@Zzz-lz9kb]

Arch Oil? First I have heard of them. I run Stanadyne or Power Service in my fuel, every tank. Looks like Arch Oil makes a kit: Archoil Ultimate Diesel Kit - AR9100 Friction Modifier (16oz) + AR6500 Diesel Treatment (40oz) + AR6400-D Diesel Fuel System Cleaner (12oz). What are you using and how often?

[@TradesmanOutdoorAdventures]

I don’t run their fuel treatment, but Archoil’s oil treatment is awesome. Run a bottle with every oil change.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I run the 9100 every oil change and the 6500 each fillup on all my diesel junk

[@justinsefcik4980]

I’ve ran archoil for years now and it does work

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

@@justinsefcik4980 I've had really good luck with it too.

[@Zzz-lz9kb]

Just added the 9100 to my oil today. Did not know what to expect (didn’t expect much). Wow. By the end of the first dive the engine was much much quieter and smoother driving. I didn’t really believe it at first. Turned the radio off to really try to listen. And yes, definitely quieter. I’m sold.

[@Big_Kev84]

Which headlights did he use? Is he using a LED bulb

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I think it's straight off Amazon. I'll find out.

[@silvergrizzly316]

Yeah Brian, that's definitely sounds like it's a exhaust hanger that may be rubbing against the frame somewhere or a clamp has come loose. My truck is a 2000 and both times I've replaced the exhaust it had the rattle and it does now😂, I just haven't crawled under it to find out where it's coming from. Good luck and nice 7.3 Colton 👍 hope to see some mods in the near future.😀 P. S. Buddy if you were needing some content I coulda brought ya my 7.3 and just dropped it off 🫣...😂 ~Jay~

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks SilverGrizzly! I may end up buying a cheap 7.3 and doing a series on it.

[@OldChevy79]

It sounds like the exhaust shield

[@highracooon]

Came to the conclusion that it’s a torque converter or flex plate. Common thing for these early 99s, about a $1200-$1400 fix if taken to a shop.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, looks like it's the torque converter cracked. Yay!!

[@jamiepippin3892]

Looks like a late '99

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Build date puts it an early 99

[@OldChevy79]

But I'm by no means mechanic. I just missed my surround with cars and trucks and my bullbarn, but it would be a cheap, easy fix if it is

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Man, I wish.

[@GoldenOakCombatClub]

First truck? Could be his last truck if he treats it right!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I told him the same thing.

[@fireflyraven2760]

He does not look like he's 15

[@highracooon]

Turned 15 on the 21st.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

But he sure is.

[@fireflyraven2760]

@@ProjectTimeGarage ain't no way dude looks at least to be beginning his early 20's

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

@@fireflyraven2760 He just got his permit about a week ago. Crazy ain't it?

[@fireflyraven2760]

@ProjectTimeGarage if that be the case he the most grown up looking 15 year old I have ever seen

[@JimmyDeLuna-s6l]

Loose exhaust clamp

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Man, I wish.

[@mattvanatti9531]

Nice find junior....change that air filter.....IMMEDIATELY...it's a million Mile motor if you maintain it....

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yes on all counts!