7.3 role call

[PsRumors]

Ahhhh heck, the picture didn't post above. Here is the truck described in post 67

 

[Degolyerent]

To be honest it really is not that expensive. Ford reman is in the 3k+ range and it is NOTHING like a BTS. If you go there Brian and his crew will do the install for basically nothing and it will be right. He builds the trans in front of you and in my case entertained alot of questions. This trans cannot be called a rebuild because it is all new and custom parts except for the case. He takes about half of the new Ford pump parts and throws them out in favor of custom parts. And he will more than likely buy you lunch. Brian and Patti [his wife] are great people. As far as his warranty, I was one of the few that had a problem. His first question was "are you still running" and the truck was just the converter [not his parts] was messed up [dragging] so he sent me a new trans/converter/oil cooler and oil on his dime with no confirmation other than my word. THEN wanted to pay for my time to install it. So no worry about him standing behind his work. CJ

I have read a lot on line about BTS and never read anything bad. Outstanding warranty and stands behind his work even after warranty has ended. If I ever have another problem with mine I will be a BTS customer for sure. From all I hear they are the BEST!!
John

 

[RDrancher]

Ahhhh heck, the picture didn't post above. Here is the truck described in post 67

Nice truck! My favorite body style and factory wheels.

 

[sd455dan]

On the back of the intake manifold.

Thanks , checked all of the glow plugs ,and all check good , power at controller but no trigger signal.
checked the dash closer and the truck has a momentary contact switch , that had no power to it , fixed that and it's a running 7.3:thumbsup:
The charging system still has a problem, found an open in the main output wire from the ALT to main start solenoid -fixed that but still no charge ( owner probably ran it that way and damaged it...) will have it tested and go from there (could still need a regulator)
Thanks again at least she starts and runs now...

 

[CJONE]

Thanks , checked all of the glow plugs ,and all check good , power at controller but no trigger signal.
checked the dash closer and the truck has a momentary contact switch , that had no power to it , fixed that and it's a running 7.3:thumbsup:
The charging system still has a problem, found an open in the main output wire from the ALT to main start solenoid -fixed that but still no charge ( owner probably ran it that way and damaged it...) will have it tested and go from there (could still need a regulator)
Thanks again at least she starts and runs now...

I have done that a few times, after spending a couple of hundred $$$ for that stupid controller a pushbutton switch and solenoid your good to go. CJ

 

[sd455dan]

I have done that a few times, after spending a couple of hundred $$$ for that stupid controller a pushbutton switch and solenoid your good to go. CJ

Yep the owner says he's happy with a working push button for the glow plugs...
a new $16 regulator and the 7.3 running and charging fine...

Thanks for all the help

 

[Jeepnford]

I have a 2001 crew cab six speed with about 170k miles I bought new. I started cutting wood a few years ago and that's taken a toll on the bed, along with rusting at the rear fenders. It used to get 18-20 mph empty but the last couple of years it's been more like 12. It's hard to start when cold, tested all the glow plugs and related parts good and I'm starting to wonder if I have some weak injectors. I was thinking of getting a new gas super duty but am not convinced I want to spend that kind of money and get rid of this truck.

 

[Loadstar]

I have a 2001 crew cab six speed with about 170k miles I bought new. I started cutting wood a few years ago and that's taken a toll on the bed, along with rusting at the rear fenders. It used to get 18-20 mph empty but the last couple of years it's been more like 12. It's hard to start when cold, tested all the glow plugs and related parts good and I'm starting to wonder if I have some weak injectors. I was thinking of getting a new gas super duty but am not convinced I want to spend that kind of money and get rid of this truck.

Put some fresh injectors in and fresh glow plugs while your there.

 

[joecdeere]

I love mine too!

 

[Jeepnford]

Put some fresh injectors in and fresh glow plugs while your there.

I replaced the glow plugs already although it was kind of silly since the originals still tested good. I'll probably pull the injectors and get them flow tested before I replace any.