A good 7.3 article

[DEEZUZ]

One of the best I've read, very accurate and not regurged BS

https://www.drivingline.com/articles/power-stroke-history-lesson-1-73l/

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[crooks]

210hp

 

[DEEZUZ]

Yea. And.

Haz you ever driven a IDI truck or eerly cummins?

 

[MrDragster1970]

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Thanks, all information is appreciated.


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[boostedguy05]

K

 

[MrDragster1970]

210hp

I have the 1st turbo 7.3 210 HP, and for the time, it's bad ass.
Obviously my newer one is a completely different animal, and holy frick compared to a modern engine, not even in the same ball park!!!
I tow a big ass mini stacker that weighs ~12,000 lbs and the old one does just fine.
Take off is much much slower, but I'll take reliability any day!!!


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[GTPpower]

One of my friends is selling a obs 7.3 powerstroke...I really want to buy it for a backup when the 6.0 goes down.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Do it.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I wants 7.3. Too many wires for me though. Probably the only “Ford” engine I’d swap into a Chevy.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Lol. Engine has 4 sensors it needs to run that's it

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

If I get one in will you come wire it up for me?

 

[DEEZUZ]

Once you get the engine harness in hand you'll be like :ming:

 

[rowekmr]

Being a fan of powerstrokes I read many articles but you are right this one is concise and sticks to the pertinent points. I learned a few things reading it.

Never driven a 7.3l. I've driven the 7.3l IDI, 6.0l, 6.4l and the 6.7l. I want to get my hands on a 7.3l one day and upgrade it.

 

[Outlaw]

I loved my 7.3 trucks, been trying to track down another one just because reasons.

Cool 7.3 story. I’m kinda “Generaling” a renovation at my grandmas house so we can list it for sale. The finish carpenter and drywall guy I’m using is the father of two kids I went to preschool-8th grade with. He bought his latest truck, an 01 7.3 new. I remember thinking it was badass in like 4th grade. He’s still driving it, just turned 340,000 on him without any major issues.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I loved my 7.3 trucks, been trying to track down another one just because reasons.

Cool 7.3 story. I’m kinda “Generaling” a renovation at my grandmas house so we can list it for sale. The finish carpenter and drywall guy I’m using is the father of two kids I went to preschool-8th grade with. He bought his latest truck, an 01 7.3 new. I remember thinking it was badass in like 4th grade. He’s still driving it, just turned 340,000 on him without any major issues.

How’s the body still together? My friends father still has his 00 super duty and it’s on like it’s 3rd bed (lived in Des Plaines and now lives in twin lakes). That thing is over 350k on it and the cab is what’s dying now (cab corners and rockers)

 

[DEEZUZ]

I recently found a gooder body and bed for mine, but I can't buy until the 6.0 sells. Even though mine is PMR I know I've got a half a million mile engine here. It is so clean running and tight. I still believe my trans is original as is the injectors (of which show zero signs of wear). I will never get rid of this truck.

I see these all day every day with 350-400k on original engines. This truly was the best v8 diesel ever made

 

[GTPpower]

Your 6.0 is also tempting me. I just dont think I should buy one that will mostly sit.

How long do 7.3 injectors last?

 

[DEEZUZ]

200k and I'm kinda like Obamanotbad.jpg 300k I'm like :coolio:

 

[DEEZUZ]

You've seen my Cold starts and at 230k+ it's rediculous how my truck starts.

 

[Outlaw]

How’s the body still together? My friends father still has his 00 super duty and it’s on like it’s 3rd bed (lived in Des Plaines and now lives in twin lakes). That thing is over 350k on it and the cab is what’s dying now (cab corners and rockers)

It’s showing it’s age. Has fender flares undoubtedly covering rust. Doors aren’t bad and cab corners are still in tact. He’s a car guy, so it’s peobably regularly washed and shit.

 

[GTPpower]

I pretty much plug everything in when cold, but do obs 7.3's start any different than superduty 7.3's? Assuming injectors and glow plugs are healthy.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Yes they start harder. 5w40 and a DENSO starter will help.

Single shot injectors make a hell of a romp when cold and worn. Mechanical fuel pump doest help either. Def first mod of a obs is efuel

 

[GTPpower]

Aside from the power increase, it's worth it to find a clean super duty?

 

[DEEZUZ]

I like super duty more than any truck. Obs is soooo dated. I'd have to dash swap the thing for 1.

 

[DEEZUZ]

[MENTION=19]Yaj Yak[/MENTION] posts clean 7.3 trucks from time to time in our CL add thread