Post by: Westside88 on January 19, 2016, 09:26:47 AM
Post by: scotsman on January 19, 2016, 09:32:16 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on January 19, 2016, 09:36:08 AM
Post by: Westside88 on January 19, 2016, 09:43:42 AM
Be aware of leaky injectors.
Post by: huntnphool on January 19, 2016, 09:51:53 AM
I tow a 22' boat with mine a lot and had one transmission rebuilt at 400+k, again it's how you maintain it. ;)
Post by: jackelope on January 19, 2016, 10:00:56 AM
Post by: Kittman on January 19, 2016, 10:04:21 AM
Post by: luckyman on January 19, 2016, 10:15:03 AM
I don't think the trans is all that weak but does get hot.
If it drives nice I wouldn't shy a way from it.
Post by: MagKarl on January 19, 2016, 10:40:47 AM
Post by: LDennis24 on January 19, 2016, 10:41:48 AM
Post by: Westside88 on January 19, 2016, 10:55:06 AM
Post by: huntnphool on January 19, 2016, 10:58:03 AM
Auto tranny's need rebuilt every 50,000-60,000 miles on superduty's with the 7.3l. If you go longer it could cost you. I've never met anyone who owns an automatic that hasn't had tranny issues. What year is it and is it manual?
I've never had transmission issues. :hello:
And as far as the auto needing to be rebuilt every 50-60k........hogwash!
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 19, 2016, 11:16:09 AM
Auto tranny's need rebuilt every 50,000-60,000 miles on superduty's with the 7.3l. If you go longer it could cost you. I've never met anyone who owns an automatic that hasn't had tranny issues. What year is it and is it manual?
I've never had transmission issues. :hello:
And as far as the auto needing to be rebuilt every 50-60k........hogwash!
Yep maintenance on most any auto tranny and they di go a long ways. :tup:
Post by: huntnphool on January 19, 2016, 11:33:04 AM
Are the glow plugs original? If so its time to swap them.
I'd consider changing the injectors as well at some point in the near future, OEM types can be found at places like http://www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%28roi%29+branded&utm_content=thoroughbred+diesel&utm_term=thoroughbred%20diesel where I got mine. Great people to deal with and good prices.
While doing the injectors you will want to replace the injector/glow plug harness under the valve cover, as well as the valve cover gaskets. Easy job and not expensive.
As with other vehicles with 200k, there will be other little things to look at as well, one would be to watch the tach at idle. Does it have a tiny surge or tiny drop all the time, this is generally a bad ICP sensor, another easy fix but just one more little thing to add up.
Post by: jackelope on January 19, 2016, 11:44:58 AM
At 200k there are going to be some things to check on it. With the change to low sulphur, the water drain o-ring on the fuel bowl, as well as the other o-rings on the bowl tend to dry more quickly and crack, leading to fuel leaks into the valley. Easy fix but will need to be addressed. http://www.dieselorings.com/1999-2003-ford-7-3l/fuel-bowl-parts/fuel-bowl-reseal-kit-1999-2003.html
Are the glow plugs original? If so its time to swap them.
I'd consider changing the injectors as well at some point in the near future, OEM types can be found at places like http://www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%28roi%29+branded&utm_content=thoroughbred+diesel&utm_term=thoroughbred%20diesel where I got mine. Great people to deal with and good prices.
While doing the injectors you will want to replace the injector/glow plug harness under the valve cover, as well as the valve cover gaskets. Easy job and not expensive.
As with other vehicles with 200k, there will be other little things to look at as well, one would be to watch the tach at idle. Does it have a tiny surge or tiny drop all the time, this is generally a bad ICP sensor, another easy fix but just one more little thing to add up.
Not a bad idea to do the harnesses and v/c gaskets while doing the glow plugs also.
Post by: syoungs on January 19, 2016, 11:50:03 AM
Injectors and trannies are the 2 big $$ items, I wouldn't do it any other way though, love tge motor and the truck.
Post by: whitey on January 19, 2016, 11:57:43 AM
Post by: whitey on January 19, 2016, 12:07:13 PM
Post by: bhawley76 on January 19, 2016, 12:20:53 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 19, 2016, 12:23:26 PM
At 200k there are going to be some things to check on it. With the change to low sulphur, the water drain o-ring on the fuel bowl, as well as the other o-rings on the bowl tend to dry more quickly and crack, leading to fuel leaks into the valley. Easy fix but will need to be addressed. http://www.dieselorings.com/1999-2003-ford-7-3l/fuel-bowl-parts/fuel-bowl-reseal-kit-1999-2003.html
Are the glow plugs original? If so its time to swap them.
I'd consider changing the injectors as well at some point in the near future, OEM types can be found at places like http://www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%28roi%29+branded&utm_content=thoroughbred+diesel&utm_term=thoroughbred%20diesel where I got mine. Great people to deal with and good prices.
While doing the injectors you will want to replace the injector/glow plug harness under the valve cover, as well as the valve cover gaskets. Easy job and not expensive.
As with other vehicles with 200k, there will be other little things to look at as well, one would be to watch the tach at idle. Does it have a tiny surge or tiny drop all the time, this is generally a bad ICP sensor, another easy fix but just one more little thing to add up.
Not a bad idea to do the harnesses and v/c gaskets while doing the glow plugs also.
That's what I meant.........."while you're in there" type of things. ;)
Post by: LDennis24 on January 19, 2016, 12:34:30 PM
Auto tranny's need rebuilt every 50,000-60,000 miles on superduty's with the 7.3l. If you go longer it could cost you. I've never met anyone who owns an automatic that hasn't had tranny issues. What year is it and is it manual?
I've never had transmission issues. :hello:
And as far as the auto needing to be rebuilt every 50-60k........hogwash!
Just relaying info I was given by several owners who probably don't do regular maintenance. I even read about it online. Tranny's going out at 70,000-80,000. Had a farmer tell me his tranny went out, asked him how many miles. He said 78,000. Sounds pretty common to me. :dunno: With regular maintenance any piece of equipment should last that's common sense. Drive it and listen to the turbo as well. Again I was told this by several people who have built and driven these 7.3l diesel's for a long time. I shopped for one that had everything I wanted for over a year and read everything I could about them before I bought mine.
Post by: Westside88 on January 19, 2016, 03:27:28 PM
Post by: JJB11B on January 19, 2016, 03:40:40 PM
7.3 is historically one of the most dependable pickup engines out there. They are somewhat known for some injector issues but with good oil maintenance most of that can be averted. If it is auto trans that would be the "weakest" point. Those trucks do like to eat some ball joints but that is not engine related.This guy knows his stuff
Post by: 2labs on January 19, 2016, 03:46:28 PM
I've got a 99 superduty, crewcab, six speed with 220,000. I bought it used with 190,000 on it. It needs some front end work, bushing's, oil seal's, dust seals in the housing etc... but the motor runs great still and has plenty of power. It has trouble starting when its the slightest bit cold, under 50 degrees, not sure why. It's a long bed so it needs a little driveline work. The manual tranny will outlast the auto by far. Auto tranny's need rebuilt every 50,000-60,000 miles on superduty's with the 7.3l. If you go longer it could cost you. I've never met anyone who owns an automatic that hasn't had tranny issues. What year is it and is it manual?
I have a late 99 with 250 k on it has BD transmission kit and torque converter, no problems. Motor still strong. Replaced glow plug relay. Needs glow plugs! Summer job.
Post by: LDennis24 on January 19, 2016, 04:46:52 PM
Post by: Buzz2401 on January 19, 2016, 06:49:17 PM
Post by: baker5150 on January 19, 2016, 06:58:56 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on January 19, 2016, 07:06:27 PM
Post by: bhawley76 on January 19, 2016, 07:33:06 PM
Post by: JJB11B on January 19, 2016, 08:26:27 PM
That rig with a handful of upgrades will run with ANY new truck out there hands down. The tranny is the weak link. But a oversize cooler and a aftermarket aluminum pan (B&M) 10quart. problem solved.and a high speed electric fan
Post by: Westside88 on January 19, 2016, 09:01:57 PM
Post by: syoungs on January 20, 2016, 08:11:52 PM
Just the tell tale worn out sounds, look in the turbo if ya can and see that it's clean, should have a little oil but nothing grainy. Check the fins and see if they look worn like an old fan blade. I guess turbo rebuilds can suck. I haven't had to do one yet. I think I'll go aftermarket when the time comes. If the fins are worn it means the guy didn't even change the air filter enough so the motor might not be any better.
Actually a pretty easy, cheap, job. As long as you can turn some wrenches, but A 38r, some tunes and some 160/30% injectors really really wakes these trucks up!
Post by: Labs07 on January 22, 2016, 02:40:06 PM
Post by: Westside88 on January 23, 2016, 09:13:24 AM
Post by: huntnphool on January 23, 2016, 08:43:17 PM
Thanks everyone for the input. I always appreciate hearing real world advice from people who likely use their things in a similar way that I plan to.
If you buy it and need help diagnosing/fixing things just send a PM and il help with what I can. ;)
Post by: Sandberm on January 28, 2016, 02:13:10 PM