Thanks for that I got 537K miles on mine and I know that has never been cleaned, but I have also used a fuel treatment additive from day one, still have same injectors as well.
I tore those stinking strainers out. I plumbed in an inline strainer ahead of the fuel pump and mounted it to the frame. That was nearly 80,000 miles ago and had zero issues. The local Ford stealership wanted to charge me $1,800 to pull the strainer. I told them to pound sand and did it for myself in about 2 hours.
Bro I appreciate your channel. I have a 7.3 (2003) with 147000 miles. It’s a city transit bus. I renovated it into a tiny home. One of my goals is to really learn these 7.3 engines. Wondering what part of the country you are in so that on my travels I can meet you and show you my bus
Very good video but what's up with Confederate Flag? Are you a racist? If not that flag slaps the face of anyone who has a family history of being slaves. Do you not care? I want my Country to heal not fester in a horrible past, what's your deal?
I bought a 7.3 that didn’t run said put a brand new tank but didn’t touch the pickup lines they were filthy cleaned them out real good with break clean out all back together and truck ran like new. And I cleaned out the bottom of the fuel bowl that is also a good spot to look for gunk
I've always thrown all of that stuff away with extended return lines to separate the intake and return and done the harpoon mod with a spin on inline filter. Customers always loved it. Keeps the air that deadheads on #8 to a minimum.
let me just start by saying you rock ....loved your video.. yesterday as I was fixing that very same component I decided to watch your video.. and yes you are correct.. I never know that there where filters in that unit so therefore i never cleaned them out ....owned 3 7.3 and never did that once ...thank you for the info you share with us the little guys out there grinding ...your video was step by step wich was awesome.. I was able to handle the job start to finish just by watching your video ....by the way sweet rig you got out there ..nice setup ..I have an older style service truck myself still learning a lot ...once again thank you .....
First video I've seen about a fuel tank, showing a skid plate under the tank, I bought my truck used, and it does not have a skid plate on the tank. Interesting to see that, I had no idea it even had one, I gotta see if I can source one, considering my truck does go offroad alot.
The screens filter return fuel before it goes into the tank or back to the fuel pump. If the tank is empty the return fuel will just recirculate back to fuel pump. the fibers in the screen are from the fuel filter. Normal happens on trucks that only see a new fuel filter every 10 years (exaggeration but you get my point.). Due to the return fuel recirculating if the tank is empty, when you run out of fuel in a 99-03 7.3 you are OUT!! there is nothing left in the tank, the lines, the filter bowl and only maybe an Oz or two in each head.
Just put a simple sump kit on the bottom of the tank, then to a water seperator filter, less than 30$ for that part, then to the pickup pump, about 2 hours to complete, then never pull that tank again 😊😊
I’m about to do this for the third time on my 02. Next nice day I get. (I don’t have the luxury of a garage, unfortunately). This time, I’m doing the HUTCH MOD tho. Would really love to Harpoon it too. Times are tough tho, and new injectors, KC300X, etc have really set me back. So I’ll do what I can afford…truck really came alive tho with the 180/30 and 300x stage 2 .84, up-pipes, hydra, etc. Really enjoying the truck.
Any videos on how to clean the vent tube? I had the harpoon mod done thinking that was going to fix the issues of when the tank gets remotely full having fuel spit out of the filler neck. So it still takes forever if i want a full tank for fuel. So tank isn't venting properly and guessing the tube is clogged? Thanks
Love the door slam after turning your compressor on. Like the guy filming made you do it twice to be sure to get the shot…lol…love your content dude. Just got my ’01 7.3 and I value your info. Thanks
#2 diesel flashpoint temperature or when it off gases enough vapors to be flammable can be as low 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Some documentation gives a range of 125 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Just food for thought if gets poured on black pavement in the summer it can become flammable some cases stay safe.
I bought my 97 7.3 new, it now has a 38 gallon tank with a sump, primary and secondary spin on and 2 electric pumps on a relay so that I've got a spare. I also got rid of the factory fuel pump and filter bowl and lines. I used Mark Fuggazzoto's top end kit.
What is nice is the obs style 7.3 don’t have this. Getting ready to do a inline water fuel separate filter to keep it from getting to the fuel bowl seen people pay no kind to the water in fuel light and have a mess. So keep it from ever getting to the bowl. Also see people do fuel bowl deletes but Iv never had issues with mine dumping fuel in the Valley so there’s really no need for me to put the money and time into it
Not with the original fuel sending unit set up. My 97 had the old style in one tank without screens and the new style in the other tank with the screens. Am removing the screens on the new style unit.
You seem pretty knowledgeable. I put $5000.00 into my 94(hired in done) it's hard starting and won't get above 45mph, used some seafoam and that helped for a day but went right back to same old problem. Any ideas?
still having issues? you have any way to scan it? you really need the data on these engines-all the problems are pretty well documented at this point if you can pull info
I filled up my 97' Ford F-350 and was in a parking garage going to a meeting. When I came back it looked like the fuel tanks had dumped a lot of the fuel. I have not checked underneath, but could there be a hole possibly in one of my fuel tanks? Thanks, Kendal
Thanks for the extra info, I know its been like 4 years but thanks! Doing some research before I try to start this 2000 7.3L w/ 40k after sitting for two years and I'm wondering if I should drop the tank or not.
Why would you drop the fuel tank and check the fuel strainers?Just back, feed it with a 150 ps.I.Air if it's plugged up it'll drop down to the bottom of the tank and forget about it
I just changed the screens out of my truck about 4 days ago. My truck 2003 f350 4x4 7.3 with 175k. After opening it up if I knew how clean my screens where before hand I never would have done it. But it is done now. The screens almost looked new. I personally had this truck for over 50k. And I am sure they was never replaced before.
My 02 had 180k on it when I went into tank, screens were 75% clogged with algae and pickup funnel was in pieces, plastic junk, did the riff raff mods with spin on filter pre pump.....now its right.
Also, the return line from engine inside tank is very close to pickup line, hot agitated diesel being immediately sucked back to engine, added 18" piece of hose to return line to keep happy fuel in engine.
I replaced a fuel pump in my wifes suburban truck by cutting a square hatch under the driverside back seat. I used a 20v Dewalt grinder. It was a uncomfortable feeling considering she had a full tank. I wouldnt suggest doing this but i was on vacation a few hundred miles from home when it went it. Idk why vehicles dont come with an access hatch for fuel pumps....
OH Great, I just watched how every 7.3 needs a $300 dip stick holder, Now I have to worry about algae on my fuel filter ( live in the Desert, but the last tank of fuel is over a year old) . Every other U-tube post shows 10 more things to do on my 2002 Ford. I’m thinking my hard starting is due to the Glow plugs.
Maybe you can help diagnose my 02 7.3. It acts like it has a short somewhere. I can't find it anywhere. It's like you shut the key off when barley hitting a bump. I changed the cam sensor. It will cut out if I shake the truck even.
I enjoy your information. Very helpful i have a 2000 f350 4x4 when i bought it it had 14000 miles on it now it has 192000 still running strong. One again Thanks
The plastic in the bottom of the tank is the foot strainer when you hit the bottom of that tank on something that pushes up and shatters that strainer plastic pieces went up and starved my fuel pump 19:5419:5419:54
Are you located in Mississippi?? I noticed the flag and I recently moved here from Arkansas...I have a couple 7.3s looking for a good diesel mechanic when I’m in need of one??
Have i have a 97 f350 7.3. I just had new 180cc stage 1 injectors installed the start of covid shutdown and new oil cooler. Now im getting code 1211. Running edge tuner dont notice any wierd hpop pressure. Any ideas what to look at to fix
thanks for a great video, question? When you are removing the 2 small cylinder like filters from the fuel filter, is that a good idea to do? This is my truck and wanted to see what is the difference in removing them?
Love your video very informative to somebody who doesn't know I found out about the two screens the hard way did away with them I didn't separate the return line I wonder if is affecting me anyway a whole lot of people do not know about those filters good job
My truck is doing something similar but with no weight on it runs fine at 40-50mph and when I gas it chokes it struggles could it possibly be the screens or maybe a transmission sensor ?
I enjoyed the video and you have been a lot of help as I am learning more about diesel trucks as we have 3 trucks and I’ll be doing the maintenance on them. I mostly worked on gas vehicles in the past so thank you for the videos
I suggest you completely wash out the tank. Buoyant materials will coagulate on the filter, the longer it runs. I've found cups full of what looked like old filter material from the fuel stations.
I have a 2002 F350 Dually 7.3 when it's cold out I have no power. Push gas pedal down nothing. Night creep a little. But once it gets a little heat in her she will slowly start to go. Once warmed up she will go. Any ideas?
Is it louder than normal? No boost? It might be the turbo bypass (exhaust back pressure valve) my 1997 still has it and it cycles when cold, but opens up when you push the pedal hard enough. I have heard it doesn’t open and you lose boost and thus no power.
What if you splashed a bottle of everclear or pour some ethanol in the tank to evaporate the little bit of water and algae that was left and made it easier to clean and dry completely? Would that work or would it be more trouble than good?
Love that there is no music! Thanks for the very informative video.
Thanks for that I got 537K miles on mine and I know that has never been cleaned, but I have also used a fuel treatment additive from day one, still have same injectors as well.
Diesel tech Ron has a good video undoing the modification to eliminate the screens. R.I.P. Ron huxell
Link?
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I tore those stinking strainers out. I plumbed in an inline strainer ahead of the fuel pump and mounted it to the frame. That was nearly 80,000 miles ago and had zero issues. The local Ford stealership wanted to charge me $1,800 to pull the strainer. I told them to pound sand and did it for myself in about 2 hours.
How is it running bud
It's more about watched hours respect thy hustle . TH-cam algorithms
Bro I appreciate your channel. I have a 7.3 (2003) with 147000 miles. It’s a city transit bus. I renovated it into a tiny home. One of my goals is to really learn these 7.3 engines. Wondering what part of the country you are in so that on my travels I can meet you and show you my bus
Go to powerstroke help for every common 7.3 repair
Very good video but what's up with Confederate Flag? Are you a racist? If not that flag slaps the face of anyone who has a family history of being slaves. Do you not care? I want my Country to heal not fester in a horrible past, what's your deal?
My 2000 7.3 has 397k on it so I'm curious how dirty the screens are in my tank
I bought a 7.3 that didn’t run said put a brand new tank but didn’t touch the pickup lines they were filthy cleaned them out real good with break clean out all back together and truck ran like new. And I cleaned out the bottom of the fuel bowl that is also a good spot to look for gunk
I've always thrown all of that stuff away with extended return lines to separate the intake and return and done the harpoon mod with a spin on inline filter. Customers always loved it. Keeps the air that deadheads on #8 to a minimum.
Could this tank be fitted to an excursion for a second tank?
let me just start by saying you rock ....loved your video.. yesterday as I was fixing that very same component I decided to watch your video.. and yes you are correct.. I never know that there where filters in that unit so therefore i never cleaned them out ....owned 3 7.3 and never did that once ...thank you for the info you share with us the little guys out there grinding ...your video was step by step wich was awesome.. I was able to handle the job start to finish just by watching your video ....by the way sweet rig you got out there ..nice setup ..I have an older style service truck myself still learning a lot ...once again thank you .....
First video I've seen about a fuel tank, showing a skid plate under the tank, I bought my truck used, and it does not have a skid plate on the tank. Interesting to see that, I had no idea it even had one, I gotta see if I can source one, considering my truck does go offroad alot.
It's an fx4 or off-road package my 93 Ford has skid plates on everything, wish my 2008 super duty had them
The screens filter return fuel before it goes into the tank or back to the fuel pump. If the tank is empty the return fuel will just recirculate back to fuel pump. the fibers in the screen are from the fuel filter. Normal happens on trucks that only see a new fuel filter every 10 years (exaggeration but you get my point.). Due to the return fuel recirculating if the tank is empty, when you run out of fuel in a 99-03 7.3 you are OUT!! there is nothing left in the tank, the lines, the filter bowl and only maybe an Oz or two in each head.
That's the second gas vapor fire story I've heard this week. Now I' respectfully scared of gasoline. I doubt enough people are.
Thanks for this vid!
Only gas vapor burns, liguid gas wont...of any kind, gasoline natutal gas or ect
You use the Dr loose , I use PB blaster for getting stuff loose and the hoses too , works like a charm
Please use safety glasses. Spraying lubricants being around fuel. Air gun use. Always protect your eyes!!
The skid plate only came on off-road packages, not at 4x4
Brad A that’s not true..
So much misinformation in this video
Just put a simple sump kit on the bottom of the tank, then to a water seperator filter, less than 30$ for that part, then to the pickup pump, about 2 hours to complete, then never pull that tank again 😊😊
Rather than drop the tank just remove the 6 bed bolts an remove the the tail lights then slide the bed back and u got complete access
Does it take two guys (or more) to pull the bed back? How far do you pull it back? Thx.
I’m about to do this for the third time on my 02. Next nice day I get. (I don’t have the luxury of a garage, unfortunately).
This time, I’m doing the HUTCH MOD tho. Would really love to Harpoon it too. Times are tough tho, and new injectors, KC300X, etc have really set me back. So I’ll do what I can afford…truck really came alive tho with the 180/30 and 300x stage 2 .84, up-pipes, hydra, etc. Really enjoying the truck.
Any videos on how to clean the vent tube? I had the harpoon mod done thinking that was going to fix the issues of when the tank gets remotely full having fuel spit out of the filler neck. So it still takes forever if i want a full tank for fuel.
So tank isn't venting properly and guessing the tube is clogged?
Thanks
Just do a hutch and harpoon mod and be done with it
Love the door slam after turning your compressor on. Like the guy filming made you do it twice to be sure to get the shot…lol…love your content dude. Just got my ’01 7.3 and I value your info. Thanks
Do you wait until the tank is completely dry and spray it out with the compressor hose, before you put it back together, or does it even matter?
I love the Amsoil banner in the background..❤️
I came for the beats!
Wish I had seen your video last week. I just dropped my tank and those initial hoses were a pain.
I was in the fuel industry for 30 plus years and I did fuel exchanges at tank farm it's called Flashpoint
The o rings on them filters don't like brake cleaner.
#2 diesel flashpoint temperature or when it off gases enough vapors to be flammable can be as low 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Some documentation gives a range of 125 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Just food for thought if gets poured on black pavement in the summer it can become flammable some cases stay safe.
I bought my 97 7.3 new, it now has a 38 gallon tank with a sump, primary and secondary spin on and 2 electric pumps on a relay so that I've got a spare. I also got rid of the factory fuel pump and filter bowl and lines. I used Mark Fuggazzoto's top end kit.
That was my question, the '97 7.3"s have this filtration system?
@@csedan510 97s have a single filter in the bowl in front of the pump in the valley
those strainers were such a bad idea that ford got ride of them in 2004
I don’t understand how algae can grow in the tank since all algae is photosynthetic 🤔
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Can those strainers actually shut the truck off? 159000 miles
My dump body makes this so much easier..lol. Raise it up n theres the access!
What is nice is the obs style 7.3 don’t have this. Getting ready to do a inline water fuel separate filter to keep it from getting to the fuel bowl seen people pay no kind to the water in fuel light and have a mess. So keep it from ever getting to the bowl. Also see people do fuel bowl deletes but Iv never had issues with mine dumping fuel in the Valley so there’s really no need for me to put the money and time into it
I was watching this video because I’m getting ready to do it to my OBS 1995 350!!!!!
So are you saying that there are no screens in the fuel tank?
Not with the original fuel sending unit set up. My 97 had the old style in one tank without screens and the new style in the other tank with the screens. Am removing the screens on the new style unit.
You seem pretty knowledgeable. I put $5000.00 into my 94(hired in done) it's hard starting and won't get above 45mph, used some seafoam and that helped for a day but went right back to same old problem. Any ideas?
still having issues? you have any way to scan it? you really need the data on these engines-all the problems are pretty well documented at this point if you can pull info
I just took mine out of there and did the hutch mod.
Wrong my tank is in the rear and hold 30 gallons
Install a sump and this video becomes easy 😂
Really good video man I just subscribed
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This is the only good video of this procedure on youtube
Well Damn, I've got a 7.3 but it's 95 so a manual pump. And two tanks
Your return line filter is built into the side of your fuel filter housing.
@@MH-wo4be there is return lines also from the back of heads
I filled up my 97' Ford F-350 and was in a parking garage going to a meeting. When I came back it looked like the fuel tanks had dumped a lot of the fuel. I have not checked underneath, but could there be a hole possibly in one of my fuel tanks? Thanks, Kendal
Thanks for the extra info, I know its been like 4 years but thanks! Doing some research before I try to start this 2000 7.3L w/ 40k after sitting for two years and I'm wondering if I should drop the tank or not.
Is this an issue on the obs trucks too ?
Why would you drop the fuel tank and check the fuel strainers?Just back, feed it with a 150 ps.I.Air if it's plugged up it'll drop down to the bottom of the tank and forget about it
A big c clamp works great at taking the fuel pump ring off without any damage
You just saved me a trip to the mechanic, thank you!
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I dropped my 44 gallon tank on my 7.3 Excursion. I found all kind of stuff, even someone's bra.
I just changed the screens out of my truck about 4 days ago. My truck 2003 f350 4x4 7.3 with 175k. After opening it up if I knew how clean my screens where before hand I never would have done it. But it is done now. The screens almost looked new. I personally had this truck for over 50k. And I am sure they was never replaced before.
My 02 had 180k on it when I went into tank, screens were 75% clogged with algae and pickup funnel was in pieces, plastic junk, did the riff raff mods with spin on filter pre pump.....now its right.
Also, the return line from engine inside tank is very close to pickup line, hot agitated diesel being immediately sucked back to engine, added 18" piece of hose to return line to keep happy fuel in engine.
I replaced a fuel pump in my wifes suburban truck by cutting a square hatch under the driverside back seat. I used a 20v Dewalt grinder. It was a uncomfortable feeling considering she had a full tank. I wouldnt suggest doing this but i was on vacation a few hundred miles from home when it went it. Idk why vehicles dont come with an access hatch for fuel pumps....
I used the tame trick to take the lid off of the tank
4th degree burns?
OH Great, I just watched how every 7.3 needs a $300 dip stick holder, Now I have to worry about algae on my fuel filter ( live in the Desert, but the last tank of fuel is over a year old) . Every other U-tube post shows 10 more things to do on my 2002 Ford. I’m thinking my hard starting is due to the Glow plugs.
Maybe you can help diagnose my 02 7.3. It acts like it has a short somewhere. I can't find it anywhere. It's like you shut the key off when barley hitting a bump. I changed the cam sensor. It will cut out if I shake the truck even.
6 ads in the first 6 minutes? seriously??
Steven S U X Cox strikes again. Just as bad as his girlfriend chickweed.
The 4x4 trucks with the FX package has those skid plates. You can have them put on non FX trucks but they ddint come that way from the factory
99-04 7.3 have liner inside the fuel tank that breaks loose, just a fyi
Great video, thanks. I need to find a good Diesel mechanic here in Maryland to service my 2000 F250 7.3
I enjoy your information. Very helpful i have a 2000 f350 4x4 when i bought it it had 14000 miles on it now it has 192000 still running strong. One again Thanks
The plastic in the bottom of the tank is the foot strainer when you hit the bottom of that tank on something that pushes up and shatters that strainer plastic pieces went up and starved my fuel pump 19:54 19:54 19:54
Sheeeeeeeet I'll buy a new pump. Does the strainers come with the pump assembly? btw where is steven cox these days?
Are you located in Mississippi?? I noticed the flag and I recently moved here from Arkansas...I have a couple 7.3s looking for a good diesel mechanic when I’m in need of one??
Have i have a 97 f350 7.3. I just had new 180cc stage 1 injectors installed the start of covid shutdown and new oil cooler. Now im getting code 1211. Running edge tuner dont notice any wierd hpop pressure. Any ideas what to look at to fix
Well i bought this truck. aahh i dont remember.. 😂 love the POW flag in the shop with other collective flags. Looking forward to watch more.
Will fuel treatments i.e sea foam, power source cetacean help with the algae?
Camera man sucks dude. Learn to focus and what's up with all the adds lately?
thanks for a great video, question? When you are removing the 2 small cylinder like filters from the fuel filter, is that a good idea to do? This is my truck and wanted to see what is the difference in removing them?
Love your video very informative to somebody who doesn't know I found out about the two screens the hard way did away with them I didn't separate the return line I wonder if is affecting me anyway a whole lot of people do not know about those filters good job
7.3L (Non-OBS) / 6.0L Fuel Sending Unit (dieselsite.com)
My truck is doing something similar but with no weight on it runs fine at 40-50mph and when I gas it chokes it struggles could it possibly be the screens or maybe a transmission sensor ?
Does Seafoam take care of the algae and water?
There is a additive called ClearDiesel.
That is for water and Algae build up in the fuel.
Throw that junk away
Look like a nice , Big shop, wondering why the compressor isn’t outside ?
Does this apply to my Excursion with the 7.3 as well?
What you know about gmc 350 diesel
If you don't put the screens back in and you just put it back together will it run without them
Went to look at a 95 7.3 that has this blocked screen issue….thanks for the heads up on this engineering blunder
Mine is an early 99 built 03/98 and didn’t come with a skid plate.
Incredible video, thanks!
Wow, always learning from your video's. Thank you
What make the whistle when is on the highway? By the way thank you for your videos.
Thank you very much for the step by step procedures.
Yo... Thanks for making a good video !!!!
I enjoyed the video and you have been a lot of help as I am learning more about diesel trucks as we have 3 trucks and I’ll be doing the maintenance on them. I mostly worked on gas vehicles in the past so thank you for the videos
bless you America 🇺🇸 is good video from NJ
i took out my intank strainers and put an inline. wtf was ford thinking, make it harder?
lost me at algae in a diesel tank. sorry lol on to the next video
Can that tank be fitted to a Ford excursion for a second tank?
Just delete it and add an inline filter on the frame before the fuel pump
reppin ontario? why with the provincial flag on the wall?
I suggest you completely wash out the tank.
Buoyant materials will coagulate on the filter, the longer it runs.
I've found cups full of what looked like old filter material from the fuel stations.
Add a sump and filter/separator assembly
I have a 2002 F350 Dually 7.3 when it's cold out I have no power. Push gas pedal down nothing. Night creep a little. But once it gets a little heat in her she will slowly start to go. Once warmed up she will go. Any ideas?
Is it louder than normal? No boost? It might be the turbo bypass (exhaust back pressure valve) my 1997 still has it and it cycles when cold, but opens up when you push the pedal hard enough. I have heard it doesn’t open and you lose boost and thus no power.
What if you splashed a bottle of everclear or pour some ethanol in the tank to evaporate the little bit of water and algae that was left and made it easier to clean and dry completely? Would that work or would it be more trouble than good?
Truth... I had this problem at 225k