I've personally seen 5.3 gas engines with over 600,000 hard miles. All original internals. Mine is getting close to 200,000 with the water pump being the only thing I've replaced. There's something majorly wrong with modern diesels when gas motors can easily outlast them
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I have an 05 Limited Excursion with right at 98,000 miles. Full bulletproofing with brand new injectors and new turbo by Bolton's Garage here in Jasper, Alabama. I love the truck and ever since I got it I started watching your videos and love them as well. Great content!
I'd love to come and be a fly on the wall in your shop. Here in the UK we work for customer's who want the cheapest job doing with the cheapest parts. I'm hoping to get out of the trade once I've sorted myself out for this very reason. Complete false economy and hugely frustrating.
Watched this video years ago my 03 now has 187 k just bought a racor OEM fuel pump today my truck runs great but because of this video and remember this and the fact I found one for a great price it will be getting changed! Thanks Bill
Very good information on these engines! I have a 99 F250 with a V10 with some minor issues and I've been researching and checking out the diesel trucks like the ones that you work on. I'm glad to know there are people like you that help us understand these problems. Thank you! 👍🇺🇸
Soo many things my Mama never told me! The mountain has come to Mosses...at 72, retired x3, ASE certified Diesel bus tech..I really appreciate your hard earned knowledge. I bought my 96 F250 Superduty 7.3 Powerstroke new. I put it on Amzoil 10-40 marine synthetic at 30k, changed out all filters annually (10-12k miles). She's had some minor mileage related issues, but at 263K..still rocking.
The deficit of mechanics in this "Parts Changer" world we live in is really sad. Thanks for helping so many people Bill and showing how no matter the complexity - going back to the basics will always lead you to the problem.
Thanks for this video. I just bought my Dads like new 2002 F-250 since he can't drive anymore and will remember this. He was always anal about getting it serviced and it now has 103,000 miles, and I will for sure get that pump replaced and tank cleaned at 150,000.
Thanks for a great video. I don't own a diesel (maybe someday), but I certainly enjoy learning how things work. You do a fantastic job of explaining how all the systems have to work together.
I don't care much for these particular vehicles, and even if I did it wouldn't matter because I live in a country where these were never sold. However I really do enjoy Bill's straight shooting and common sense style. And his technical knowledge is excellent. Happy I stumbled across his videos.
Yeah Bill, I bought a 97 F350 no start, stealership got him for over $1800 and it still wouldn't start, I bought it off him for $1500 275k miles I was 2nd owner, took me less than a hour to figure out it was the fuel tank, front tank screen was so bad never seen anything so clogged and rear tube was broke off.
I have a late 04 F350 that I added a blue spring mod and fuel pressure gauge to a long time ago, one day it just dropped from 73 PSI to around 40PSI and I replaced the fuel pump thinking that was the issue (165,000 miles). Fuel pressure did not change, then I checked the pressure regulator, the tiny o-ring that is on the little poppet was worn, replaced it and it went right back to 73PSI. This 30 cent part could have destroyed my motor had I not had a pressure gauge since it was not noticeable driving the truck. Just another thing to look out for.
My neighbor had a 7.3 black Eddie Bauer that she hauled her 6 kids around in. Her mom ran the books at the local ford dealer and she had one of the first in town. 40k in she was T boned at a light by a Suburban that ran a red. Took out a light pole then landed on a fire hydrant. Water came gushing through the dash vents. She walked away from that with all 6 kids unharmed. Impressive vehicle.
Every video you put out is very educational AND SCARY!!! I just bought a 04 F-350 with 191k and everything seems original the only thing Ford could tell me is at one point an injector(s) was replaced. Oh and the ficm and turbo are remans. No issues so far.... Wish me luck👍
Boy has this video shown up with unbelievable timing. My ’05 F350 CC LB 4x4 King Ranch with 159,000 miles was experiencing hot/hard start after sitting for 10-15 minutes. I’ve been using Archoil in the fuel and oil for several years. I took it to my local Ford dealer, and by some miracle, was able to get a tech to bring his computer out to the service drive and hook it up. After he did his thing, I asked him what his best guess was. He said “If this were my truck, I’d put a new fuel pump on it”. He had been under the truck and notified me that the fuel pump “looked like the original”. So, thats what I did. $800 later (cost of part and labor to install) I determined that while it was time to replace the fuel pump, it didn’t help the situation. While tinkering, I also put in the blue spring kit to boost the fuel pressure. While that was fairly ez, it didn’t seem to have helped either. Made an appointment for 8/2. Went camping for four days, pulling our 18k lb 5th wheel about 200 miles round trip. Hoping and praying the engine wouldn’t crater and leave us stranded. Watched other vids that explained the dummy plugs and standpipe o-ring issue would be the cause of my hot/hard start situation. Between the camping trip and the appointment today, I decided to go ahead and buy new standpipe and dummy plugs to ensure the parts were on site when needed. I had convinced myself that those o-rings were the issue. Got a call from the Ford mechanic a few hours ago. He stated that he couldn’t duplicate the problem. Well thats just great, I’m thinking. Picked up the truck and brought it home. We have another trip scheduled for the 18th of nearly 600 miles rt. I’m thinking that theres a good chance thing thing will leave us stranded on the side of the road. Sat down to watch this video, and I’m telling you, it was a Godsend. Explains whats going on, and for what it’s worth, I concur. BTW, the truck is running pretty good since I took it to the dealer. I guess the combination of the new fuel pump and the blue spring kit did some good after all. Thanks, Bill. I cannot WAIT to get my truck to you for a dose of your shops magic.
b w If it's not starting when it's hot. Change the dummy plugs. Also the ipr valve will just shut the whole engine down. So keep a extra one with you they ain't to hard to change on the side of the road.
Bill, I wish you would have posted this a couple of months ago. My early 04 6.0 with 215k lost an injector and turned out fuel pump was only at 5lbs at idle, replaced it and the injector and back to run'n like a champ again, I worry about my original HPOP, but keep an eye on IPR and all still good.
Great explanation. I remember magazines and others bad mouthed the Excursions as being too big, too fuel hungry.. Now everyone wants one.. Didn't get it at the time as you now see Toyota Sequoias which are huge, under powered, fuel hogs and just as large all over the place. Fickle pubic I guess..
My 7.3L is great. Properly tuned (for fuel mileage) I get about 16mpg city and as much as 23 to 24 on hwy. I paid way more in fuel cost with my late 90s Chevy 4wd pick up with a 350 in it.
I wish I could bring you my 06 and dealer proof it. Nothing wrong with it but I love how knowledgeable you are. I’m about 2 hours south of you too. Keep up the good videos!
I just changed oil in an '08 3500 6.4 powerchoke for a guy I work for and it had metal shavings on the oil plug magnet. Only 99,000 on it. And this truck was put to pasture at 30,000 because it's not reliable for towing anything other than a zero turn.
Hi Bill I took my truck to the Ford dealer had my fuel filters changed and had my fuel pump checked for pressure it's a steady 50 pounds constant I have my fuel filters every fifth oil change I always use Rotella t and a Ford fuel additive every fuel up I have an 07 6.0 272500 kilometers on it runs like a race car I really enjoy driving it just like a new truck to me every time I drive it it's hard on front end parts there are so many people who are terrified of the 6.0 it's like anything take care of it thanks
50 pounds at idle or was it really tested under driving conditions, because if all you have is 50 at idle that isn't that great at all, it will drop when your foot drops on the go pedal.
Hey Bill it turns out that 2003 7.3 Excursion I purchased doesn't need a motor it was just the starter adapter plate that broke off hoping to have it running next weekend
I have a 2003 late model F350 7.3 L diesel and it's been giving me grief for about a year now for technician couldn't fix it and I think you're on the ticket I tried everything I could do both the common sensors he tried the same thing no results thanks for looking out brother
I think that leaning out a gasoline motor causing it to scatter parts is completely different than this type of failure. Just for the fact that air fuel ratio is not as vital in a diesel. A gas burner needs to operate between 12:1 and 15:1 and relies heavily on precision metered air and fuel. In the case of a diesel, it can operate as rich as 15:1 or as lean as 60:1, and most diesels have no method for metering air. Power and engine speed in a diesel are regulated by varying the air fuel ratio through how much fuel is injected, unlike a gas burner that is regulated through adding air and fuel at a static ratio. Injector lubrication and cooling is the only reason this problem happens, not because the combustion process is starved for fuel.
I got rid of a 2 year old 30,000 mile Chevy Beretta from being pissed off with it. Repeated auto trans slippage and jerking, short lived brakes, coolant smell when running the heater and cold engine piston slap. It had replaced an 84 Cavalier which was a piece of shit as was the 81 Dodge Omni before it. Traded the Beretta for a new Corolla in 98 and have had rock solid reliability ever since. 1 Neon, 1 Caravan, 2 HHRs and 2 Equinoxes all trouble free too. Beretta was my 1st new car and it was a major let down for sure. Probably by now been recycled into a Samsung fridge or Kia...
John Ferguson cold piston slap was to decrease wear old cold starts. Now if it had a tick when warm it was probably lifters. For coolant smell with the heat it was probably the heater core was leaking. The beretta wasn't a bad car if you did maintenance to it.
My 2000 7.3 Excursion's fuel pump went out right around 230K, wasn't allowing enough fuel to get through so it would wind up choking itself and shutting off. Had me real worried, sounded like it was on half the cylinders, also puffed a little white smoke as well.
love your videos keep up the good work. one thing you might look into is on power stroke help .com is to put a link to a list of all your trucks you have for sale or a web site for the trucks you have for sale
So if you could get a clean rust free 2005 excursion Eddie Bauer 4x4 6.0 bulletproofed by Sinister Diesel with 196k on with all maintenance records on file OR a 2001 ford excursion 4x4 with similar trim levels and similar mileage with a 7.3 in it which one would you prefer? I need a truck to drive mostly highway miles and I need it to last for a long long time. Thanks in advance for your response. Love your videos!
Okay Bill, you have convinced me. What do I need to do to put a fuel pressure guage in "Hawaii 5-0" short of sending my truck to Buford Georgia.. In mid April 2015 you have done every thing I knew at the time based on the education you taught me through your youtube videos. Now to preserve this motor with 80k, I feel the need to monitor fuel pressure when driving down the road. Waiting your reply, Tim.
The easiest way I can think of would be for you to buy an aluminum secondary fuel filter cap with an 1/8" NPT fitting in the middle, you can find them from multiple retailers. The NPT fitting allows you to insert a pressure sensor and monitor fuel pressure that way.
Thanks for the tip of the Boost code on the 7.3 we get them under load rarely but never knew why now i know it's time for a fuel pump as preventative maintenance. by the way i am planning to get my injectors rebuilt what is a reputable place i can send mine in or just buy them from?
I find with that generation of chassis/body of super duty, they never rust must unless they have some body damage or are severely used trucks, even here in the northeast
Hey I got a 2001 ford excursion 7.3/ 4wheel I’m probably going to sell it’s been a Southern California Truck all it’s life no body damage or rust and it’s only got 170k on it. What do you think a fair price is. It’s got an 8” fabtech lift with a ts6 tuner and brand new 37s on rbp wheels? Thanks love your videos I learn something new every video! Thanks
Says the tip broke off of the injector and then says the man didnt need a new injector? He needed a new injector. He just so happened to also need a new piston.
My buddy has a stock 2002 7.3 that's super gutless when cold, like you could smoke this thing with a broken Chinese moped kinda slow, and gets better and possibly normal after fully warming up….any thoughts?
So you sold him an excursion knowing it was going to have that problem? Why didn't you replace the fuel pump before the customer got his hands on the truck? You know your stuff and I don't doubt that but, why did you sell a vehicle that was on the brink of death? You probably didn't emphasize that his recently purchased vehicle was going to blow a piston if he didn't replace the fuel pump. I honestly don't think it was his fault.
One thing I've never understood about the ambulances is that they use diesels. They're using an engine in an emergency situation that needs time to warm up and can't be stomped on right away. Which obviously they have to do all the time.
also the fact that ambulances idle for hours at a time to keep all of the equipment running. Gas engines suffer from carbon buildup, and are very inefficient at idle.
In the mid to late 80's there were issues with gasoline fuel spurting from the filler necks in Gas E350's causing fires in Ambulances. This "changed" the culture in EMS to switch to Diesel Ambulances. Sounds stupid, but EMS has a lot of "tradition" it uses.
Good Times put a mechanical fuel pressure gauge on it. If you can get 60 psi your doing good. I would replace the pump and clean screens. About 50 or less and you can start to cause damage
Would it be better to put a aftermarket fuel pump on like maybe a air dog or one of the other ones on the market? That way it would filter better and if the motor went it would be a piece of cake to fix.
Yes they do, I bought one off a guy and paid less than he paid the dealer not to get it running because the screen was cloged in the front tank and broke off in the rear, this also causes your fuel pump to take a dump on you, your pump is a mechanical one not electrical and it's a real pain to deal with, under the turbo behind the fuel bowl. The truck had something like 260k on it. Also check your EBP sensor tube if it's clogged that can cause it as well, or the sensor might be bad too. It's mounted there in front of the HPOP with a tube going out the bottom into the passenger side exhaust manifold.
If you ever want to buy an early 2000's Ford Excursion from Canada, we can source them for you from here and ship them from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada, just three hours North of Fargo ND. There are currently a many advertised for sale here in Canada now. Just an FYI in case you are looking for another source for the Excursions. Great video BTW.
a truck from Canada would be a hard sell here in the states. People do not like vehicles from up north. They want them from down south where there is no snow or salt.
What does the tip breaking off the injector have to do with the fuel pump? I know bill is alluding to proper preventative maintenance on the fuel system but did the fuel pump cause the blown cylinder or the broken injector? Seems obvious
The injector failed because it got too hot from a lack of fuel flow which acts as a coolant as well for the injector & eventually caused it to overheat and completely fail at the tip causing a catastrophic cylinder failure.
It uses a mechanical fuel pump but the same applies and they are so much of a pain to deal with, they sit right under the turbo behind the fuel bowl on top of the engine.... All the old body style 7.3s I've owned I deleted to stock fuel pump and did frame mounted filters and pump. IF that is really the stock fuel pump on that truck he is just waiting for it to take a dump on him, they usually don't last longer than 250k at best.
Exactly! People prefer to invest money on a SUV that has an heavy duty frame . Not like this new SUV that don't even have a frame . Rotors are held by braces screwed into the aluminum body ..smh 🤔
Mike Panocatapolis I just called Ford about my '01 and mine only has the one in the tank (verified by my vin). So I'm sure yours is the same. Btw, $515 😫
ive worked on all years 7.3's obs are in the valley. super duties under driver door. also no fuel pump on the front of your engine. there is a high pressure oil pump on the front of your engine. yes drop to tank or pull your bed whichever you want to do, you can do a delete of the screens in the tank or clean or replace with new filters.
Well there is the fuel injection pump, and then there is the fuel pump in the tank. SO, i think he is talking about the one on the engine as well as the one in the tank.
Mike Panocatapolis no there is not a fuel pump on top of a 7.3 produced from 1999-2003 there is one in top in the valley on a 7.3 produced from 1994.5-1997. You might be thinking of the HPOP.
Seth Moore. Seth I have a 2002 Excursion 7.3L. So what youre saying is that I dont have the same crappy fuel pump as this 05? Im not having a problem with it at all but I would like to know so I can have it changed over.
I've personally seen 5.3 gas engines with over 600,000 hard miles. All original internals. Mine is getting close to 200,000 with the water pump being the only thing I've replaced. There's something majorly wrong with modern diesels when gas motors can easily outlast them
I completely agree
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I stupidly forgot my login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me!
@@kennethdexter6503 you go to the “forgot password” and enter your email and reset it through there
for all the newcomers, when bill says "mickey mouse" he means "bullsh*t" lol
I have an 05 Limited Excursion with right at 98,000 miles. Full bulletproofing with brand new injectors and new turbo by Bolton's Garage here in Jasper, Alabama. I love the truck and ever since I got it I started watching your videos and love them as well. Great content!
I'd love to come and be a fly on the wall in your shop. Here in the UK we work for customer's who want the cheapest job doing with the cheapest parts. I'm hoping to get out of the trade once I've sorted myself out for this very reason. Complete false economy and hugely frustrating.
Hi Jon - if you think u have Problems -I am from Germany!!!! Even 10 time whorst. I am happy for your Country to leave EU
Watched this video years ago my 03 now has 187 k just bought a racor OEM fuel pump today my truck runs great but because of this video and remember this and the fact I found one for a great price it will be getting changed! Thanks Bill
your depth of knowledge on these engines and how and why is what has kept my truck running. Thank you
Very good information on these engines! I have a 99 F250 with a V10 with some minor issues and I've been researching and checking out the diesel trucks like the ones that you work on. I'm glad to know there are people like you that help us understand these problems. Thank you! 👍🇺🇸
i dont even own a powerstroke but i watch your videos. awesome guy. thanks
ive never owned a diesel or anything ford built.. i watch for the knowledge so i can pass it on to the next guy
I do own a Powerstroke Ford. And I have watched all his videos 2wice. On my 3rd round.
Damn sure knows his business.🤔
Outstanding vid, Bill. I'm at 110k on a 2006. I did not know this but now, when i get close to 150k fuel pump is getting R/R.
Keep em coming. Thanks!
you can just put a gauge on it and monitor fuel pressure instead of replacing it when it could be good still
Soo many things my Mama never told me! The mountain has come to Mosses...at 72, retired x3, ASE certified Diesel bus tech..I really appreciate your hard earned knowledge. I bought my 96 F250 Superduty 7.3 Powerstroke new. I put it on Amzoil 10-40 marine synthetic at 30k, changed out all filters annually (10-12k miles). She's had some minor mileage related issues, but at 263K..still rocking.
The deficit of mechanics in this "Parts Changer" world we live in is really sad. Thanks for helping so many people Bill and showing how no matter the complexity - going back to the basics will always lead you to the problem.
Thanks for this video. I just bought my Dads like new 2002 F-250 since he can't drive anymore and will remember this. He was always anal about getting it serviced and it now has 103,000 miles, and I will for sure get that pump replaced and tank cleaned at 150,000.
BadWolf762 that truck will last forever, I inherited mom's 2002 it's only 10k higher than yours and iv done all the maintenance on it since new...
I just found your channel yesterday and it's awesome.
Just put a fuel pump in mine. Runs like a race car. Had no idea it was worn out until I saw this video. thanks
I just bought an 05 155000 miles stock I believe ill do this very soon
Thanks for a great video. I don't own a diesel (maybe someday), but I certainly enjoy learning how things work. You do a fantastic job of explaining how all the systems have to work together.
I don't care much for these particular vehicles, and even if I did it wouldn't matter because I live in a country where these were never sold. However I really do enjoy Bill's straight shooting and common sense style. And his technical knowledge is excellent. Happy I stumbled across his videos.
Yeah Bill, I bought a 97 F350 no start, stealership got him for over $1800 and it still wouldn't start, I bought it off him for $1500 275k miles I was 2nd owner, took me less than a hour to figure out it was the fuel tank, front tank screen was so bad never seen anything so clogged and rear tube was broke off.
Basically fuel and fuel pressure is everything in a diesel engine
I have a late 04 F350 that I added a blue spring mod and fuel pressure gauge to a long time ago, one day it just dropped from 73 PSI to around 40PSI and I replaced the fuel pump thinking that was the issue (165,000 miles). Fuel pressure did not change, then I checked the pressure regulator, the tiny o-ring that is on the little poppet was worn, replaced it and it went right back to 73PSI. This 30 cent part could have destroyed my motor had I not had a pressure gauge since it was not noticeable driving the truck. Just another thing to look out for.
Devon Stehle that 30 cent part could cost alot of money.
My neighbor had a 7.3 black Eddie Bauer that she hauled her 6 kids around in. Her mom ran the books at the local ford dealer and she had one of the first in town. 40k in she was T boned at a light by a Suburban that ran a red. Took out a light pole then landed on a fire hydrant. Water came gushing through the dash vents. She walked away from that with all 6 kids unharmed. Impressive vehicle.
Every video you put out is very educational AND SCARY!!! I just bought a 04 F-350 with 191k and everything seems original the only thing Ford could tell me is at one point an injector(s) was replaced. Oh and the ficm and turbo are remans. No issues so far.... Wish me luck👍
Boy has this video shown up with unbelievable timing. My ’05 F350 CC LB 4x4 King Ranch with 159,000 miles was experiencing hot/hard start after sitting for 10-15 minutes. I’ve been using Archoil in the fuel and oil for several years.
I took it to my local Ford dealer, and by some miracle, was able to get a tech to bring his computer out to the service drive and hook it up. After he did his thing, I asked him what his best guess was. He said
“If this were my truck, I’d put a new fuel pump on it”. He had been under the truck and notified me that the fuel pump “looked like the original”. So, thats what I did. $800 later (cost of part and labor to install) I determined that while it was time to replace the fuel pump, it didn’t help the situation. While tinkering, I also put in the blue spring kit to boost the fuel pressure. While that was fairly ez, it didn’t seem to have helped either. Made an appointment for 8/2. Went camping for four days, pulling our 18k lb 5th wheel about 200 miles round trip. Hoping and praying the engine wouldn’t crater and leave us stranded. Watched other vids that explained the dummy plugs and standpipe o-ring issue would be the cause of my hot/hard start situation. Between the camping trip and the appointment today, I decided to go ahead and buy new standpipe and dummy plugs to ensure the parts were on site when needed. I had convinced myself that those o-rings were the issue.
Got a call from the Ford mechanic a few hours ago. He stated that he couldn’t duplicate the problem. Well thats just great, I’m thinking. Picked up the truck and brought it home. We have another trip scheduled for the 18th of nearly 600 miles rt. I’m thinking that theres a good chance thing thing will leave us stranded on the side of the road. Sat down to watch this video, and I’m telling you, it was a Godsend. Explains whats going on, and for what it’s worth, I concur. BTW, the truck is running pretty good since I took it to the dealer. I guess the combination of the new fuel pump and the blue spring kit did some good after all.
Thanks, Bill. I cannot WAIT to get my truck to you for a dose of your shops magic.
b w If it's not starting when it's hot. Change the dummy plugs. Also the ipr valve will just shut the whole engine down. So keep a extra one with you they ain't to hard to change on the side of the road.
Good sound level. Thank you for that. Love your channel!
Bill, I wish you would have posted this a couple of months ago. My early 04 6.0 with 215k lost an injector and turned out fuel pump was only at 5lbs at idle, replaced it and the injector and back to run'n like a champ again, I worry about my original HPOP, but keep an eye on IPR and all still good.
Fixing to drop my tank on my 03 7.3 It did the chuckwalla with at 1/8 tank Thanks Really appreciate all the information Sir.
South Louisiana
Great Video. Everyone always over looks fuel. I installed a FASS 220 Fuel system with a Blue Spring on My 03' Excursion for this exact reason!
Great explanation. I remember magazines and others bad mouthed the Excursions as being too big, too fuel hungry.. Now everyone wants one.. Didn't get it at the time as you now see Toyota Sequoias which are huge, under powered, fuel hogs and just as large all over the place. Fickle pubic I guess..
ItsAlwaysRusty perception I guess. people see a Toyota and they assume great fuel mileage.
My 7.3L is great. Properly tuned (for fuel mileage) I get about 16mpg city and as much as 23 to 24 on hwy. I paid way more in fuel cost with my late 90s Chevy 4wd pick up with a 350 in it.
I wish I could bring you my 06 and dealer proof it. Nothing wrong with it but I love how knowledgeable you are. I’m about 2 hours south of you too. Keep up the good videos!
I just changed oil in an '08 3500 6.4 powerchoke for a guy I work for and it had metal shavings on the oil plug magnet. Only 99,000 on it. And this truck was put to pasture at 30,000 because it's not reliable for towing anything other than a zero turn.
I dont even own a truck but i love watching these failure videos
These videos are fascinating, I once had a 7.3(great truck) but would never buy another diesel after watching how they grenade.
Hi Bill I took my truck to the Ford dealer had my fuel filters changed and had my fuel pump checked for pressure it's a steady 50 pounds constant I have my fuel filters every fifth oil change I always use Rotella t and a Ford fuel additive every fuel up I have an 07 6.0 272500 kilometers on it runs like a race car I really enjoy driving it just like a new truck to me every time I drive it it's hard on front end parts there are so many people who are terrified of the 6.0 it's like anything take care of it thanks
50 pounds at idle or was it really tested under driving conditions, because if all you have is 50 at idle that isn't that great at all, it will drop when your foot drops on the go pedal.
Hey Bill it turns out that 2003 7.3 Excursion I purchased doesn't need a motor it was just the starter adapter plate that broke off hoping to have it running next weekend
I have a 2003 late model F350 7.3 L diesel and it's been giving me grief for about a year now for technician couldn't fix it and I think you're on the ticket I tried everything I could do both the common sensors he tried the same thing no results thanks for looking out brother
I love your candor!! Such good videos
Did you explain to the customer what you explained in the video about the fuel pressure and the injector tip potential damage ?
Ruh Roh! True for a 7.3 as well. I dunno? My 2000 7.3 runs awesome. I always keep a fresh fuel filter in it, but the fuel pump, etc. is all original?
Bill would a permanently installed fuel pressure gauge have saved this mans motor?
I think that leaning out a gasoline motor causing it to scatter parts is completely different than this type of failure. Just for the fact that air fuel ratio is not as vital in a diesel. A gas burner needs to operate between 12:1 and 15:1 and relies heavily on precision metered air and fuel. In the case of a diesel, it can operate as rich as 15:1 or as lean as 60:1, and most diesels have no method for metering air. Power and engine speed in a diesel are regulated by varying the air fuel ratio through how much fuel is injected, unlike a gas burner that is regulated through adding air and fuel at a static ratio. Injector lubrication and cooling is the only reason this problem happens, not because the combustion process is starved for fuel.
I got rid of a 2 year old 30,000 mile Chevy Beretta from being pissed off with it. Repeated auto trans slippage and jerking, short lived brakes, coolant smell when running the heater and cold engine piston slap. It had replaced an 84 Cavalier which was a piece of shit as was the 81 Dodge Omni before it. Traded the Beretta for a new Corolla in 98 and have had rock solid reliability ever since. 1 Neon, 1 Caravan, 2 HHRs and 2 Equinoxes all trouble free too. Beretta was my 1st new car and it was a major let down for sure. Probably by now been recycled into a Samsung fridge or Kia...
John Ferguson cold piston slap was to decrease wear old cold starts. Now if it had a tick when warm it was probably lifters. For coolant smell with the heat it was probably the heater core was leaking. The beretta wasn't a bad car if you did maintenance to it.
I probably buy a ford excursion 2005 with a 6.0 Diesel engine wat you recommend this is a good engine or not let me know man thanks
Your videos are awesome
My 2000 7.3 Excursion's fuel pump went out right around 230K, wasn't allowing enough fuel to get through so it would wind up choking itself and shutting off. Had me real worried, sounded like it was on half the cylinders, also puffed a little white smoke as well.
you are the man. thank you for the great videos
So my 05 6.0 just took a big $@!+ today.....15k over 5 years and now I need a new motor!!! Fml
love your videos keep up the good work. one thing you might look into is on power stroke help .com is to put a link to a list of all your trucks you have for sale or a web site for the trucks you have for sale
Learn something new everyday..today was fuel pump replacement is important.
Makes me want to get my 7.3 done....
Joseph Galligher just check your fuel pressure
Makes me want to buy any truck other than a Ford...
Me too, 332k.
P1211 code will set in the 7.3l for clogged fuel tank filters too.
So if you could get a clean rust free 2005 excursion Eddie Bauer 4x4 6.0 bulletproofed by Sinister Diesel with 196k on with all maintenance records on file OR a 2001 ford excursion 4x4 with similar trim levels and similar mileage with a 7.3 in it which one would you prefer? I need a truck to drive mostly highway miles and I need it to last for a long long time. Thanks in advance for your response. Love your videos!
even though I don't own a powerstroke. I own a cummins. I love watching the videos.
Whenever I get an excursion, it's going straight to you.. and I'm in NY! lol
Thanks Bill, great video!!!
Okay Bill, you have convinced me. What do I need to do to put a fuel pressure guage in "Hawaii 5-0" short of sending my truck to Buford Georgia.. In mid April 2015 you have done every thing I knew at the time based on the education you taught me through your youtube videos. Now to preserve this motor with 80k, I feel the need to monitor fuel pressure when driving down the road.
Waiting your reply,
Tim.
The easiest way I can think of would be for you to buy an aluminum secondary fuel filter cap with an 1/8" NPT fitting in the middle, you can find them from multiple retailers. The NPT fitting allows you to insert a pressure sensor and monitor fuel pressure that way.
Thanks again for the great video!
Who else would be scared shitless to have him as your pissed off boss
Thanks for the tip of the Boost code on the 7.3 we get them under load rarely but never knew why now i know it's time for a fuel pump as preventative maintenance. by the way i am planning to get my injectors rebuilt what is a reputable place i can send mine in or just buy them from?
I find with that generation of chassis/body of super duty, they never rust must unless they have some body damage or are severely used trucks, even here in the northeast
Another great vid! My neighbor had a 6.0 , head gasket leak & >>FORD
Jay Dee Diesel Tech Ron died? Damn
Awesome video Bill thanks a lot
Also could this story be filed under fubar, Bill?
Hi, can you make a video on your opinion of various 2017-2017 f250/350 etc available?
powerstroke can't be too good if it is broken in only 205,000 miles.
David Stanley. Due to lack of suggested maintenance.
7.3s can make a million miles before this stuff... The newers ones will never be as reliable as the first PSDs
Hey I got a 2001 ford excursion 7.3/ 4wheel I’m probably going to sell it’s been a Southern California Truck all it’s life no body damage or rust and it’s only got 170k on it. What do you think a fair price is. It’s got an 8” fabtech lift with a ts6 tuner and brand new 37s on rbp wheels? Thanks love your videos I learn something new every video! Thanks
Good timing to learn this I guess, Family's 6.0 '05 F-350 is pushing 148k miles.
Hello! What's the recommended part numbers for the diesel fuel pump system f250 2006? 156k miles trouble finding the right thing. Thanks
Good info video, learned something new today.
Where y’all located? I see that 770 area code so I assume north Ga. I’m in Athens with my 2000 7.3 with 234k miles.
Any videos on a 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat really try to take care of it cannot afford to buy another one don't hear much about those
man that's one nice rig!!!
I got that code on my 7.3l and it was my fuel pump cracked next to valve on the bottom. Luckily I check when i had to replace the fuel dampener.
It's not possible to do a relative compression test with a cracked injector. Yes tech that replaced it should have looked further into this
Says the tip broke off of the injector and then says the man didnt need a new injector? He needed a new injector. He just so happened to also need a new piston.
My buddy has a stock 2002 7.3 that's super gutless when cold, like you could smoke this thing with a broken Chinese moped kinda slow, and gets better and possibly normal after fully warming up….any thoughts?
How much can you bore out of the cyclinder wall... ive got an 03 did same thing but the wall is in alittle worse shape
Is there a fuel flow test you can do to see if you have the right volume of fuel?
thanks for the post i need to check my pump.
its time for a new endcap.
I have a 2003 6.0L. Will the 04 & 05 pumps fit or is there additional mods needed to install the updated pump? Thanks
quick question do you do service on the new Ford diesel trucks?
I thought this was only on the early 6.0? If its an 05 doesn't it have the new fuel pump?
So you sold him an excursion knowing it was going to have that problem? Why didn't you replace the fuel pump before the customer got his hands on the truck?
You know your stuff and I don't doubt that but, why did you sell a vehicle that was on the brink of death?
You probably didn't emphasize that his recently purchased vehicle was going to blow a piston if he didn't replace the fuel pump. I honestly don't think it was his fault.
One thing I've never understood about the ambulances is that they use diesels. They're using an engine in an emergency situation that needs time to warm up and can't be stomped on right away. Which obviously they have to do all the time.
ambulances are incredibly heavy. the extra torque from a diesel engine is definitely desired to make sure that bitch moves when they need it to
also the fact that ambulances idle for hours at a time to keep all of the equipment running. Gas engines suffer from carbon buildup, and are very inefficient at idle.
The new v10 gasser Ambulances are much quicker/much more reliable than the 6.0l diesel used up until 09 in the Van Chassis. .
In the mid to late 80's there were issues with gasoline fuel spurting from the filler necks in Gas E350's causing fires in Ambulances. This "changed" the culture in EMS to switch to Diesel Ambulances. Sounds stupid, but EMS has a lot of "tradition" it uses.
All engines need warmup time, that isn't special for diesels.
Ok.....so I understand on my '01 7.3L, with 219k......
I need to replace my fuel pump and clean the screens correct ???
Good Times go to harbor freight, buy a fuel pressure gauge kit for 20 bucks and check your fuel pressure
Good Times put a mechanical fuel pressure gauge on it. If you can get 60 psi your doing good. I would replace the pump and clean screens. About 50 or less and you can start to cause damage
Great video Bill!
Would it be better to put a aftermarket fuel pump on like maybe a air dog or one of the other ones on the market? That way it would filter better and if the motor went it would be a piece of cake to fix.
Does the obs 7.3 have those little fuel screens that cause loss of fuel pressure and severe engine failure?
Yes, I've bought one before that was a no start dude paid the dealer more than I bought it off him because they couldn't figure it out.
What about the 04 limited? Is that not a good choice?
What about a bully dog air separator, do you think it's worth it on a 7.3
How about a '97 7.3 w/248K miles? It's been surging on startup, lately - is that a fuel issue? Does it have the fuel tank filters?
Yes they do, I bought one off a guy and paid less than he paid the dealer not to get it running because the screen was cloged in the front tank and broke off in the rear, this also causes your fuel pump to take a dump on you, your pump is a mechanical one not electrical and it's a real pain to deal with, under the turbo behind the fuel bowl. The truck had something like 260k on it.
Also check your EBP sensor tube if it's clogged that can cause it as well, or the sensor might be bad too. It's mounted there in front of the HPOP with a tube going out the bottom into the passenger side exhaust manifold.
If you ever want to buy an early 2000's Ford Excursion from Canada, we can source them for you from here and ship them from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada, just three hours North of Fargo ND. There are currently a many advertised for sale here in Canada now. Just an FYI in case you are looking for another source for the Excursions. Great video BTW.
a truck from Canada would be a hard sell here in the states. People do not like vehicles from up north. They want them from down south where there is no snow or salt.
Salted-road rustbuckets I'd bet
Rust rust rust
And rust free, lol
Do you have a Facebook page? Lol I know it's probably way late but I'm new to powerstrokes
What does the tip breaking off the injector have to do with the fuel pump? I know bill is alluding to proper preventative maintenance on the fuel system but did the fuel pump cause the blown cylinder or the broken injector? Seems obvious
The injector failed because it got too hot from a lack of fuel flow which acts as a coolant as well for the injector & eventually caused it to overheat and completely fail at the tip causing a catastrophic cylinder failure.
does a 1996 7.3 have this problem? my dad's f250 has never had a fuel pump replaced that I know of. 365k+ miles on it
It uses a mechanical fuel pump but the same applies and they are so much of a pain to deal with, they sit right under the turbo behind the fuel bowl on top of the engine.... All the old body style 7.3s I've owned I deleted to stock fuel pump and did frame mounted filters and pump.
IF that is really the stock fuel pump on that truck he is just waiting for it to take a dump on him, they usually don't last longer than 250k at best.
Exactly! People prefer to invest money on a SUV that has an heavy duty frame . Not like this new SUV that don't even have a frame . Rotors are held by braces screwed into the aluminum body ..smh 🤔
6.4 doesn’t have that problem because it doesn’t make it to 200k miles
bill,thanks for the education.
Fuel system cleaners are beneficial as well
Well I know what I'm gonna be doing as soon as the cold snap passes.
for clarity, 2000 7.3 liter needs to clean the fuel tank, and replace the fuel pump on top the engine in front of the engine?
Mike Panocatapolis I just called Ford about my '01 and mine only has the one in the tank (verified by my vin).
So I'm sure yours is the same.
Btw, $515 😫
ive worked on all years 7.3's obs are in the valley. super duties under driver door. also no fuel pump on the front of your engine. there is a high pressure oil pump on the front of your engine. yes drop to tank or pull your bed whichever you want to do, you can do a delete of the screens in the tank or clean or replace with new filters.
Well there is the fuel injection pump, and then there is the fuel pump in the tank. SO, i think he is talking about the one on the engine as well as the one in the tank.
Mike Panocatapolis no there is not a fuel pump on top of a 7.3 produced from 1999-2003 there is one in top in the valley on a 7.3 produced from 1994.5-1997. You might be thinking of the HPOP.
Seth Moore. Seth I have a 2002 Excursion 7.3L. So what youre saying is that I dont have the same crappy fuel pump as this 05? Im not having a problem with it at all but I would like to know so I can have it changed over.