@@Husky-pb7xi I think this one has been a really good example of a clean version of one of these trucks. It doesn’t feel like an old truck when driving, has really good highway mannerisms and handles well. I had an OBS Chevy before this with the same mileage and I think the Chevy is probably a little more reliable but overall I have really enjoyed this truck
Good looking truck. I’ve never been able to keep any of our 2500s that perfect. Now we have a 03, 04 and an 07 that all run and drive but have electrical gremlins. 😅
@@chickenfoot8803 thank you! yeah the electrical problems are unfortunate, the engine runs flawlessly haven’t had to to injectors yet either, bought in 2017 with 88k now at 136k. I wish I could figure out the 4x4 it’s the most strange thing!
@@kylereese7124 💯 If I had kept the truck longer I planned on going down to 1 tank. I loved that truck & wish I still had it. I just didn't like A. The dual tanks & B. The fuel injection straight 6 had a whine to it at idle that annoyed me. The '77 I had with the same motor was carbureted & at idle you barely knew the truck was running. Super smooth & quiet. I'm on the hunt for one right now. I prefer late 70's, 2wd w/the 300 straight 6. The best trucks ever built. Your truck looks beautiful & I hope you get it straightened out.
@@milemonster9098 I do love the late 70s f100s. They are great, My favorite are the 67-72. I bought an all original 1 family owned ‘68 ranger short bed that I sold earlier this year. I want another one really bad. I wish I recorded videos on it.
Check the basics look at the fuse I remember my dad used to have something like this and you just like take off some of the fuses, make sure it's all okay and put a new one.And it works fine, kncok on wood. Hopefully works for you!
@@kevinkobayashi it does it with a full tank as well. The previous owners mechanic told him that was the issue. In the past it had a similar issue that ended up being the ECU, while searching for that problem they ended up replacing injectors, plugs/wires, IAC, fuel pumps. The ECU fixed it however when they replaced the fuel pumps (that didn’t even need replacing) they put on some 75 dollar ECCP brand and immediately the check valve failed and so both tanks cross feed and the test I did at the rail shows that the fuel pumps are only putting out 8 psi KOEO and then 27 while running.
I've always had the best luck sticking with motorcraft parts and keeping things like they were designed. But sometimes changes and modifications are either cheaper, better, or the only option. I have a 7.3 powerstroke diesel, so I can't directly help you, but I would suggest searching the forums. There is a ton of great stuff and people on several forums. I don't know if the gas trucks have them, but in the diesel tanks are these 2 screen filters that clog. Restricting flow. They can be easily cleaned. There are efuel systems and sumps for the diesels that pretty much replace the original fuel system design. I don't know if similar stuff is available for gas. Probably. I can tell you it's way faster and not difficult to just drop the tanks. Removing the bed bolts is usually a real big pain in the ass unless you have one of those induction bolt heater tools or plasma cutter. Some bed bolts can be heated w a torch, but the drivers side front can't unless you drop the tank first and protect the brake and fuel lines as well as the wire harness. If you are definitely going to clean up and paint(mastercoat) the frame, then yep, I would remove the bed. Otherwise, you're probably gonna waste a day getting the bed off with hand tools and an angle grinder. On RU-vid, there's a great obs channel called "Garrett's garage." He just did a video on removing one of these beds. Removing a bed isn't rocket science, but his video is by far, the best one that I have found. He has many great videos and is extremely knowledgeable on these trucks. Good luck, my friend
@@kylereese7124 My bed bolts didn't look rusty on the parts you could see. My bed has a spray in bed liner that covers the bolt heads. I had a cap on my truck for 95% of it's life so the bed almost never got wet from the top. I used 6 cans of sea foam deep creep penetrating oil several times a week for 6 weeks on the bed bolts and other bolts for other projects before I tried to remove them. The back 4 bolts had to be heated to be removed and the front 2, we cut the heads and put a heavy duty vice grip on and used a heavy duty impact. The bed bolts aren't actually carriage bolts with a square under the head. They have an oval under the head and they spin very easily instead of holding in place. I'm probably gonna put in the bed bolts from a 99-03 superduty. They have cage nuts that clip to the frame and torx head bolts so you can remove the bed from the top in the future. You might have better luck than I did.
@@kylereese7124 I heard they rent those induction bolt heaters but not where I live. If you like tools they are about $200. Probably worth it to buy at your age. I'm 59 and trying to stop buying tools now. Lol
@@RockyRaccoon3281 those super duty bolts are the exact ones I was looking at if I were to remove the bed. I don’t count on my luck being all the best so may I will just drop tanks. Whatever route prevents me from having the most trouble.
@@cookingwithsanjay yeah I am beginning to lean that direction. At the minimum maybe wait to see if there’s anyone selling new old stock for a reasonable price on eBay.
Gotd jobs, you've got it coming around. Are you going to leave the steps on it? If you'd put a 2.5 Rough Country lift with some 33's that'd really have it looking good. I have that setup on my 95 reg' cab short bed F-150 in Colonial White with a little over 60,000 miles, and it made aa big difference ini the looks. My trucks in great condition, but it's overdue for a polishing. I'm going to get it done sometime soon, or I might take it to a Detailing shop. I can do a decent job, but I'd like to get it done by somebody that knows what they're doing..
@@Blitzkrieg2002 Thanks! haven’t decided on the steps, definitely not a step kinda guy. I wish it had the original Eddie Bauer steps. Can’t go wrong with taking it somewhere! I definitely didn’t do a professional job but figured I’d just try it out since I have the stuff.
@@kylereese7124 You did better than I could that's for sure.HaHa. And you're definitely right on those Eddie Bauer steps, they look good on these Trucks. I'd like to have a set for mine, they're out there if you can find them. I'd like to have a front bumper like yours, there's a kit you can buy to mount a set of those square LED pods in the holes in the bumper. They look really good.
@@kylereese7124 They don't go cheap, if you could find a parts type truck with a set you might get a better deal. Then take the steps, and part out the rest of the truck. You could possibly end up getting the steps for nothing. And while you're at the junkyard grab me a front bumper that's in really good shap.LOL.
Gorgeous truck. I had a regular cab short box 96 F150 Eddie Bauer edition, also black and tan for 14 years. I absolutely loved the truck. Got looks and people wanted to buy it off me everytime I took it out. Ultimately, it was stolen in 2018 and totalled. :( Ohh the good memories we had together... (Basically my 30s and 40s)- I just turned 50). I hope you enjoy your truck for many years to come.
@@cookingwithsanjay wow that is too bad, I would hate for that to happen. Hopefully you find another one similar to bring back some of the nostalgia! I’ll be posting more videos so you can track the progress on it! Like and subscribe for more!!
@@kylereese7124thank you for kind words. It's taken me til now to start considering anything. Currently seeking a 96 Bronco, Eddie Bauer black and tan again. Absolutely loved the look.
I wish they offered the eddie bauer package in 97 when i bought my f250hd. I had it on my 96 bronco. That truck is in great shape. A few years ago I cleaned up and painted my frame. I would highly recommend not using por15. Por15 was my go-to paint for years. Also, several friends. There is a much better paint. It's called mastercoat. They use it on bridges, train cars, and industrial machinery. It doesn't require as much prep work as por15. And it's cheaper. It's impervious to all automotive fluids, including brake fluid and acetone. There's an industry standard test called the salt fog chamber test. On the por15 website, they say por15 lasted 1000 hours in the salt fog chamber. Mastercoat lasted 14,000 hours plus the rust didn't undercut the mastercoat. Its available in several colors. There is a video on RU-vid from "repair geek" called, "friends don't let friends use por15". He did an awesome comparison between many of the top rust encapsulating paint products. Definitely worth watching. He also has a 2 part video on how he did his mustang. I did my frame back in 2020. I used brushes, rollers, and those sponge applicators. It came out great and still looks like the day I did it. I live in the northeast near the ocean, so I'm exposed to the salt water dew and road chemicals. Good luck with the new ride. Obs4life✌️
What a cool truck! I’m so glad a young buck like you is still into these beauties! Had me one like this in ‘97 and would never get rid of it til my dope head son in law wrecked it in ‘08. He died in the crash.
@@fordmuscleluis9710 yeah it is a really cool truck. Stay tuned for the videos I have on it, trying to get it to its full potential while staying original!
I would def do the fass or an airdog, but not delete the stock fuel filter. It doesn't really offer any real benefit besides saving like 20 bucks on a new filter every 10-15k miles. If your lift pump ever takes a crap you'll be stuck because the stock fuel filter head is gone, I'm literally in this situation right now. The pump will not turn on and my truck is barely starting, if I didn't have the stock filter head I would be screwed. So I would 100% keep it
Smokey Burnout2500hd yeah man i’m trying to get the downpipe on i’m havin a lot of trouble, i got the turbo horn and a lot more now, i really need an update video the truck is a lot different.
Alex B much better airflow, my current intake is 5” which is much larger diameter than factory. The upgraded intake horn is a 3” diameter, so benefits are better sound and slightly more horsepower.
