I don't know you you become a mechanic without learning how to pronounce "O-Ring". It sounds like he's saying "auring" with the emphasis on the wrong syllable.
I have probably watched over a thousand RU-vid videos learning everything I can about the 7.3, when it comes down to it and I do a project, I always watch Clint. He's the man.
Clint, you remind me of my father when i was a kid rebuilding vw motors in our garage. He always went the extra mile to get things surgically right. Keep up the excellent videos.
Appreciate the common sense when checking for flatness of any motor parts where seals are involved, especially cylinder heads. Real mechanics as yourself know first hand this is important! Just subscribed to your channel, good information for many people as mechanics or personal. Keep up the good work!
Man...you definitely couldnt explain it anymore crystal clearer..it makes me feel confident to do the job and that when i do tackle mine, the job will be done right the first time.
Iam new to your Chanel! I just want to say, you are a amazing man! Thank you for your years of hard work, and sacrifice! I am new to the 7.3 platform, and it can be overwhelming. I run my small tree company and use my( 2000 7.3) every week. I simply can not afford to take it to anyone. So over the last 4 months I have been learning. Getting my hand dirty and figuring it out. Iam a full blown gaser, and new to diesel engines. So now that I have found your content, I will be steadfast in this journey to protect my bottom line and above all.... Do it rite! Thank you for your time if you time.
It took me 3 tries to get my turbo not to leak. Brand new Ford O-rings every time. The last time I used RTV and what do you know it hasn't leaked in over 4 years. Hadn't seen this video just gave it a shot. Nothing else changed in the installation. Mind you it was a brand new Garrett pedestal as well.@@logicVSpassion
Had my turbo pedastal orings start leaking about a year after getting fixed. I've had it shop repaired 3x now. I'm about to tackle it myself so this video was great! Can't have anything nice nowadays unless you do it your damn self or are made of money and can afford someone like you. 🤣
Very entertaining, and filled with good information. I like to listen to people like you when I am researching information to decide if I want to buy a vehicle. You might consider checking your microphone volumes and positioning before recording. One of them was quieter and different pitch. I was also wondering if you could include any changes, like from different years they might have incorporated. Or just comment if powerstroke stayed the same from initial to later years. It is clear that you know what you are talking about, so your knowledge is appreciated. So, thank you.
Good Information sir. Being a old machinist and mechanic it is good to see there are still meticulous and do it right individuals out there sharing and teaching.
I watch a lot of your videos. I'm not expert - but you sure as heck seem like you know exactly what you're talking about. Thanks for all the great content!
This is a really good vedeo and excellent explanation 👏 👌 mostly of the people they fixing very faster job and later comes back a twice problems 🤔 exactly what my parents said: if you don't know better not touch 😀 you are a professional mechanic and your vedeos helps really much 👍 showing exactly how is a right process for fixing 👏👏👌👍 I learned much on this vedeo 🤔👏👏👌👍 sometimes the cheapest parts costs over double of the price if we buying a original one 👌👍 I appreciate your help and ALL your vedeos cheers from Norway and have a great weekend 👋👋🤗
Years ago… I learned that taking a vehicle to a mechanic shop, means I’ll be paying someone to screw up my vehicle… I’m no mechanic, but I’m somewhat inclined, but more importantly, I take pride in my work and I pay attention! And I know stuff warps at over 1000 degrees if it ain’t torqued even or totally clean when you put it back together…. And I did the same trick you’re showing now
Clint, thank you so much for this video, it was VERY informative and helpful. Not saying I will end up doing this as I have to sell the old girl. The few things that I have done have made a definite impact. Thanks again for the video, keep on wrenching.
I recently bought a 1997 Ford F-250 Powerstroke with the 7.3. It had been sitting 10+ years. It was a one owner truck and the man passed that owned so his wife sold it to me. You’re content is awesome and I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. The o rings on my turbo are leaking so I’m going to rebuild the whole turbo. I got it running but it smokes excessively and it smells like burnt diesel. The smoking clears up some until you give it throttle then it’ll smoke you out. Not sure if it’s the injectors or something else. Also found fuel in my oil.
I'm new but know what you mean when you talk about Techs working in the industry and I agree from experience. I bought my Ford new in 1997 and will never get rid of it. I'm having some oil consumption issues and will be doing some checking but the info I heard from you has given me some ideas. You have some of the best info and i will be looking for more videos.
Hello Clint. Great video! A tip; use the sound stream from one camera. Sound levels are almost the same but the sound difference between the 2 cameras is huge (I'm listing on big speakers). Keep up the good work and thank you!
I like how Very thorough your information is as you do your 7.3 repair videos. However, if you want critic I would say it would help if you could impart your experience with these repairs in a less tensive manner? I like your ending " Hey What are you still doing here" its definitely you but more relaxed.
Thanks for the wise advice! I am going to replace my pedestal and rebuild my turbo soon. I am not looking forward to doing this while in the engine bay :(
Firstly let me say I certainly appreciate your commitment to quality repairs. Nice to see common sense being used as well. One question that I have is, what did you use to clean the pedestal aluminum. You said, "Don't use Scotchbrite pads or sandpaper". That makes perfect sense, but did you use a type of liquid cleaner or thinners to clean the O-ring seats to eliminate the discoloration?
I usually don’t like slow. But I can tell this is legit. At paccar tec center. They had mechanics go it slow. At their pace. Done right not twice. 😮like some macanic shops. We do it right cause we do it twice. 😮lol .
Turbo pedestals don’t warp. Just look at the shape of that casting. Even tho it’s aluminum it’s not gonna warp. The turbo in this video may have worn bearings and maybe bypassing oil but I can gurantee you that the pedestal insta warped.
Thanks for taking the time. How would you suggest cleaning where the o rings sit? And/or how do you prefer to clean the “stained” areas of old o-ring/sealant/gasket material with out getting the abrasive material into places it shouldn’t be?
Hey Clint! Proud brand new 7.3 owner here and you have taught me a lot already on maintaining this old truck, thank you! One question for you regarding the turbo waste gate. You mention that Ford/International set the waste gate a bit low at 5-8psi, and not to just turn the adjuster all the way in as we will burn up the turbo. What is an acceptable/safe adjustment range in for the factory turbo?
Question Clint I'm doing the pedestal delete do you do the trick between the block and the pedestal also with the rtv? Or just a good torque with new orings? Great video.
Clint, thank you, sir, you are the man. Thank you for all the lessons on my 7.3 them everyday. My 97 f350 dually is at 350,000 miles last week had my 1st check engine light.. it's running again but I get a check engine light while the glow plug Selenoid is on. I'm not sure which thing is is not working properly. I've ordered a wiring harness... any input would be great
I saw the thumbnail showing the O-ring in the compressor outlet, and thought the video was going to be about that one. For some reason I cannot find that O-ring anywhere for the E99 7.3's. After pinching one, I dug thru piles of "junk" and discovered that the thermostat gasket, even though it has a square profile is a viable replacement gasket. The 99 - 03 compressor outlets are a larger diameter and they are the ones you can find. As for the pedestal O-rings, I've never had one leak.
I jus use hi temp copper never seize on all my gasket surfaces,never had an issue. If it's good enough for 1500lb steam lines,it's good enough for my 7.3
Thanks for putting these videos out there. I'm pulling and rebuilding my 2000 Excursion 7.3 turbo soon and I'll have my laptop handy so I can watch your turbo rebuild step-by-step. One question I have regarding the waste gate. I understand you wouldn't want to go crazy with it, but would it be a problem to increase the pressure just a couple of PSI, maybe go from 5-8 psi up to maybe 10psi?
Thank you for the great video. Attention to detail is king. I do all my own repairs now because I've had such bad experiences with most repair shops. I'm curious about your opinion of the EBPV pedestal delete. Thanks again for all of your great info.
Thanks for the videos Clint. I am in the process of doing several of the things you’ve recommended. I have 2 quick questions: 1. I’m doing the CCV mod and turning the doghouse around. Should I do the same thing (use RTV) to the O rings on the CCV doghouse? 2. I’m doing the double CCV mod for the passenger side (from one of your other videos), could I route that hose into a brass Y fitting and send it out the same direction as the drivers side CCV hose? Like, both CCV’s into one hose in the engine bay, and then routing one hose down the frame of the truck? Thanks!
The best sealer ive found this is my opinion is honda bond or International makes silicone. It might even be better than the Honda bond. Or yamabond Or the ford motorcraft, silicone in a tube for the ecoboost 3.5 ive found that it is stronger than Parmetex ultra gray and all the 1s ive Mentioned are Gray as well, but it's a different compound. In my opinion.
Good instructions, since you're messing with the pedestal and maybe need to replace it, please share your thoughts on the EBPV delete for those of us who live in warmer parts of the country.
I had the issue if leaking turbo but was a stripped out rear turbo hold down bolt... somehow the threads with helicoil went bad and had to be redrilled and reinsert new heli coil.. used the new better O rings and torqued in stages as well.
Great info on really getting a prefect seal for both the pedestal And the turbo with the 2 bolts ready to drop in! So what's your though on using a RiffRaff EBPV Delete pedestal?? Also back in 2003 I changed the turbo wheel with a Banks wheel an of course I dismantle the turbo and held the exhaust side wheel with a rag and Hand removed the intake side wheel! And Yes, the Turbo is a bugger to remove and replace so this time I'll be 62 so this is going to be even a harder job :)
I always install EBPV delete pedestal and get rid of that flapper with Banks Big Mouth, Yes that turbo gets heavier with age I use to remove gm tran's like bench pressing weights I could never do that now
Both are quality products I would lean to RiffRaff because of faster customer service on all levels Where Banks is such a large company and covers so many products They just don't have a passion for diesels its just another product to sell.
Thoughts on KC turbos? I just ordered a billet plus. It's pretty much a stock turbo just with some upgrades. I also picked up the CNC fabrication 4 line feed fuel kit I have the bad return line.
@@lawrencemarshall4205 Heard good things about KC Turbos and I hope it Rocks on your Rig! I'm sticking with a Garret and do some upgrades to the turbo, and RiffRaff has a great supply of mods for the Garret :) Starting a new job this that actually pays very well so I'll be putting a wish list together for Big Blue, my 2000 F-250 7.3... Married coming on 36 years and I've always found it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission to Blow lots of cash on my truck :)
As a twice ASE MASTER w/ Specialized Ford, GM, & Chrysler Training....am offended by the comment stated about dealer technicians on commission. Yeah.., we're just a bu🎉of shade trees and crooks.
Hey Clint I have a 95 that is dumping oil somewhere it has no visible leaks on the ground and I’m not seeing any up top the turbo has some play in the shaft but not much however there was visible oil in the y pipe and intake. The truck is blowing white smoke almost like a steam from the oil fill hole but no pressure coming out of it I don’t see any oil coming out of the exhaust either and the coolant looks fine the truck has 10k miles on new full force injectors
Got to be the turbo if you see oil on the y pipe or exhaust connections If it was a valve or piston ring when you start it you would here a fast skip then you know thats the issue
The degree or careful cleaning is about the same as how we marines cleaned our m16 rifles back in the mid and late 1980's. United states marines that is. We used a Teflon oil of some sort and a green plastic brush, not unlike a tooth brush. No abrasives or metal brushes were allowed. You really can clean carbon off down to the factory finish with oil an a plastic brush if you are patient enough to let the oil do it's work.
turbo bearings could be bad Pull the exhaust down pipe see if oil in it , rebuild turbo, / Or ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gTP67lb7KOY.html / check these first to loosen up the ring use Hot Shot sticksion eliminator // last do a compression check 1 cylinder could be worn
My trouble is that I replaced the hpop lines but didn't go back with OEM. They leak . None are machined correctly. Without that groove to retain the o-ring seals, they simply push out of blow out. What now? By the way, I truly appreciate your candor and experience.
I have a 02 powerstroke 2504x4 if you accelerate to 2200 rpm or higher the motor bogs down or misses and smokes, if you kill it and restart it runs fine until you accelerate heavy again, I have had it at a shop and replaced multiple parts any ideas thanks a lot
Ok at about 12.00 when he talks about cleaning the oring surface. He says don't use scotchbright or sand paper, but you have to get it clean. Even clean it 3,4,5......10 times. Well clean it with what?
rags, soft chemical resistant plastic brush and lacquer thinner does a fantastic job There are some things we are warned about from youtube to not disclose thats why it is not stated
IDP T4 S364.5SXE ///// Description This kit is for the crowd looking to be around the 300-500hp mark, this turbo has very good driving characteristics, fast spool up and will do very well towing. Works great with STOCK Injectors to small hybrids! This kit is the complete IDP T4 mounting system with 304ss up-pipes and intercooler piping, and includes the S364.5SXE turbo!! Just hook up your air filter and exhaust and this system is ready to run! *94-97 and E-99 trucks will need to add plenums added to order, 99.5-03 can use existing plenums but it is not recommended. **Includes 2.5-3″ boot for compressor outlet! S300SX-E series is the newest turbo in the BorgWarner Collection
30:41 you told me to stay until the end! thanks for the quality of workmanship you have. I take pride in my workmanship I do roadside service where I teach each and every person I come across cause I enjoy it. I explain to all of them that to find quality you need to find a shop that looks like their life investment is in their toolbox and how they hold themselves. Aside from the "drilling in" which I understand completely why you do it, maybe for future videos grab that camara get a up close and personal view. Instead of panning back and forth add a constant top view of the action in its own window where its always seen what is done with the other focused on you so your not jerkin your neck back and forth :) honestly you do you, this is just an input id follow you anyway even if you wore a fkin clown suit thanks for being you.
Really thanks for the input If you watch my first few videos and watch the progression over time The video editing gets better n better I just up graded camera's lighting I just got done building 2 camera booms just like the film industry uses and I've now got a much better video editing software and a few months back invested in a teloss bbe sound stage with mics ect I really want to take this to the level of going to a movie The new tracking cam I,m working on is going to be like you are describing but at a level no one on any plaform has ever seen . Thanks and be well
