7.3 questions

[UTAHFORD]

I am reaching 200k on my truck and i know the 7.3 is a great engine what problems or things should i address before anything does go wrong?

[06VT365]

Well, not real sure! I have 135k on my 02 and all I have had to do is 2 crankshaft sensors. I did however notice the last oil change I am devolping a good rear seal leak and my oil pan in really rusting away.

I would say, keep an extra sensor in the glovebox. Might wanna start saving for injectors as they may be getting ready to need replacing. If its starting good, idling good and running ok I would say just keep saving for injectors.

[UTAHFORD]

ok good to know i guess good thing its not a DD lol

[Bdons-SD]

TRANSMISSION... nuff said

unless its already been done.

[UTAHFORD]

it shifts good i assuming with this many miles there is no way it hasnt been done

[Bdons-SD]

Hope so. I hear they go anywhere from 80-120k on the norm, and up to 300 in a special case.

[Stroked68]

Yea just put money aside for injectors, gp's, and uvc harness is all I can say. Yea tranny is really the only weak point on the early superduties. I dont think my tranny has been touched, atleast that I know of from what records I have from Ford. 200k is nothin for a 7.3. Lots with well over 300k. Powerstroke helps ole 7.3 had over 700k on it when it finally blew a rod and they used that thing as a tester for all their go fast goodies. Maintenance is key on any truck. Mine has over 275k and still runs great.

[UTAHFORD]

yup thats what ive heard to but she shfts smooth just like my dads cummings right fter he gotit rebuilt lol

[UTAHFORD]

Yea just put money aside for injectors, gp's, and uvc harness is all I can say. Yea tranny is really the only weak point on the early superduties. I dont think my tranny has been touched, atleast that I know of from what records I have from Ford. 200k is nothin for a 7.3. Lots with well over 300k. Powerstroke helps ole 7.3 had over 700k on it when it finally blew a rod and they used that thing as a tester for all their go fast goodies. Maintenance is key on any truck. Mine has over 275k and still runs great.

sweet thats what i like to hear

[Big'un]

My truck has the same trans and mine shifts perdy hard

[UTAHFORD]

hmmm

[westtnfx4]

Drive it. Change the oil. I had a 99 with 472,000 miles when it was sold. True story.

[Bdons-SD]

^^^ ive heard similar stories. I heard of one that went over 500k. completely stock and no tranny rebuild!

[UTAHFORD]

wow thats crazy

[Roush PSD Interceptor]

Heard "Spot" the 7.3 shop truck @ PowerStroke Specialty in Buford, GA was at 798,169 before it broke a rod.
SPOT THE SHOP TRUCK'S ENGINE DIES AT 798,169 - YouTube

[UTAHFORD]

damn thats crazy

[SUPERxDUTYxV10]

ok good to know i guess good thing its not a DD lol

not a DD???????:****sweak::****sweak::****sweak::****swe ak: lol hahahahaha

[UTAHFORD]

Lmao, sure isn't I drive a company van to work

[allroadwheel]

Thanks for the helpful answers