Ford 7.3 Powerstroke Turbo Rebuild Part 2: Reassembly
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- Finishing up the rebuild of the turbo on my F250 7.3 Powerstroke using KC Turbo's S300 Balanced Assembly. Don't forget to get entered in to win this turbo. Time is almost up!
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Just wanted to update for everyone! The KC rebuild kit has changed a little. Instead of two different red O rings the compressor housing o ring for the 99.5-03 turbos is black instead of red. Other than that loved the video. Made sure I was doing everything correctly but super thankful you made this for us first timers!
Thanks for the update!
As a new 7.3 owner I find your videos very helpful an I enjoy what u do.
I built mine last night following your video, super easy. Great video and thanks for the help.
Great to hear it!
Great job on the turbo I just went back to your dash light video And upgraded to LEDs, love the videos your patience is second to none keep up the good work!!!
Love this channel. In the process of rebuilding mine. Bought a new wheel but not a turbine. Dropped turbo on shaft. Now I bought the upgraded shaft. Hate the waiting time.
Awesome video man! I appreciate the fact I can follow along step by step and have all my questions answered due to your attention to detail while explaining and showing EXACTLY how to do it. Keep it up! You have made yourself a valuable resource to the 7.3 community. Thanks!
Hey Joe, another great video. And don't worry about the length, your manner of speech and the way you make the techniques understandable for we non mechanics is very easy to listen to. It IS nice that the beard is back. This series has convinced me to purchase the rebuild kit (unless I win, of course) and maybe even the balanced wheels and shaft, which, I'm guessing, was KC's devious plan in the first place. PS. Pulling my bed wasn't that hard, even though it's a dually with a gooseneck. Did it alone with a "cheapo" Harbor Freight chain hoist. Keep the vids coming ! Please.
I appreciate it! I have no doubt that was KCs devious plan haha. To be honest though the kit is really good quality. I was impressed. If you do buy it I will say it definitely helps the channel out using the links in the description 👍🏻 either way you go it’s not a bad job at all.
Appreciate you, you got the best video showing how to put the parts in the order
Hey I really appreciate the information. I just bought my truck it's a 02 f250. Trying to learn as I go. Once again thanks for the information
Just finished mine today. If only you could see the exhaust wheel. A glow plug broke and went through the engine and turbo. Pretty lucky. It still ran fine. New turbo has a nice sound and the response is definitely better. Thanks for your video.
Oof that’s rough. Definitely could have been much worse though!
I just got the almost identical kit from ProSource diesel no instructions. I literally rebuilt my Turbo right along with you in your video. Appreciate your time and effort.
Glad to hear the video helped!
Great job made it very easy to understand the tear down an reassemble using KC kit like that it comes with the bolts to reassemble
Well I made it by KC Turbos here in town and spent a lot of $$ on tow power pkg, was hydra, injectors 205/30, 300x stage 1 63/73/.84. My truck is a Beast now. Have you ever watched powerstrokehelp.com, should watch about the ccv mods says it not smart mod to do. Keep up the great videos
Nice man! I have seen plenty of videos from powerstrokehelp. All I will say is that they offer value in some ways, but I wouldn't take his word as the bible. In regards to the CCV mod, International designed them to be vented to the atmosphere and they ran all of the 444s that way.
Thanks again for the chance to win. Keep up the great work
Joe, thanks for showing the process. You make it seem a bit simpler. I find it nice to view your tutorial videos. Keep it up.
I appreciate it. I often find that when your not in a rush and you actually get into it things a far simpler than you first thought
Awesome video. Best one I've seen on rebuilding the turbo.
Love the length of your videos man! Thanks for being so detailed and informative!
Your turbo rebuild video series turned out sweet. I like and appreciate your video format/ style.
Thanks !! Ya helped me rebuild my e350 short bus turbo slightly different , but u got me their!! I didn't tighten it to 15 2 17ft lbs lol it had me crazy n out of a ride for 2 weeks . Went back in n tightened to specks no more boost leak / oil Leak lol thanks man !!!
Glad the video helped!
Good job, concise and to the point.
Awesome job man that is a beautiful turbo hope I win it I jus bought my first diesel and I love it and that would be a great first upgrade
Howdy Shane, I think that most would agree that you should probably address "breathability" issues first. Exhaust and cold air intake first. IMHO. Best of luck with your first diesel. I'm on my second 7.3 and love them.
I put antiseise on exaust mating surfaces, it makes a good gasket for that exaust side and it comes apart nice. The exaust oil cap comes off also. You should clean all th soot out of it, and if its loose going back on just peen 3 sides and tap it back on. Also if you're deleting the pedestal valve, just take the solenoid apart, plug it in, and tuck it away. No need for a 1 watt 270 ohm resistor.
Great work on the rebuild brother!
Great video I have always wonder how the balance the shafts .it was very interesting
Thanks for ALWAYS BEING A BLESSING!!! Cordell Hauling LLC FAMILY 👪❤
Third time referencing this video, finally got my balanced assembly 👌🏻
Very nice job on rebuild. It showed everything you need to know about rebuilding TURBOS
Good information, Thank you for your help
Great video as always. Keep up the great work.
Great Video, gives me the confidence tho rebuild my turbo one of these days. Love the new Intro!😉🖒💪
Much appreciated. Glad its helpful
Best turbo rebuild on u-tube! Thank You!
Happy to hear that man!
Awesome video man I sat here and rebuilt my Turbo while you were talking thanks for the help
Glad to hear it!
The toughest part of that turbo is getting it out of the engine😄, AWESOME JOB Joe!!!
I don't have Instagram so I can't enter but no problem. Take care my friend.
absolutely true haha
Good show.thanks
Nice series bro. Dig the truck. Keep up the hard work man.
Appreciate it!
Just rebuilt mine. Thank you for the video.
Glad it could help
Great video! I just picked up a 97 obs and plan on doing a ton of upgrading. New subscriber here and enjoying the content.
I'm curious to see since those engines were detuned so much and with the engines getting modified to what happens. Great point about International. Keep up the great work.
I mean i only have a year or two with mine over 300hp but I can say there are a LOT of people out there with long term modified 7.3s
@@LivingOnWheels My first 7.3 was tuned by php and made 381hp 870ftlb and never had a single issue. Was fun to drive and would smoke the tires with no trouble lol. My latest 7.3 wouldn't spin the tires on a gravel road its a turd
Thanks for the detailed videos on the turbo I would love to do this to mine however it would be great to win this one! Thanks for the opportunity!!
This turbo be cool with CNG Diesel!!!
Very good videos thank you so much
Glad you like them!
That was a great video with good information. I'm still trying to decide if the rebuild would be as beneficial as a new drop in KC turbo. 👍👌
I’d say it depends most on your power goals. They have something for almost every level.
@@LivingOnWheels im looking for a general upgrade from stock for significant gains in towing. I have two trailers that are heavy. One is my mobile sandblasting trailer which can get 11k or more. I also have a fifth wheel camper that is around 13k before loading for the weekend.
I think this is the best rebuild video out there. I'm glad you posted now I'm doing mine next week thank you
I appreciate it. It’s a long video but I tried to make it as comprehensive as possible.
@@LivingOnWheels well it shows when you take the time you get great results
Great vid man
Video was spot on!
Great video man 👍🏼
I was curious if you were going to change clothes. To make it look like a different day. Great video!
Haha nah I just get plugging away. Was far too much to put into one video though.
LOOKING GOOD! MY 7.3 WILL BE 21 YEARS OLD THIS AUGUST, I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER, AND IF IT NEEDED A TURBO, I'D HIT YOU UP! TAKE CARE!
Not too many of these rigs have had one owner their whole life. That’s awesome!
Great video
great video brudda, very informative
19:38 We call them Jesus clips because that's who you have to talk to when you lose one.
haha I like it
Nice video sir
Good work very helpful
Great job.
Thanks Joe for the wrap up video. Does kc recommend using any loctite and or nevercize on any of the bolts? Planning on upgrades to my one owner 99.5 this summer. Motor runs good still and has not been opened up to date
I havent seen anywhere recommend loctite or anti seize so I opted not too
I really like your video it was really helpful not sure I bought a Turbo upgrade kit came with all the seals in the wheel we'll it didn't come with the other turbine wheel are they both the same or are they different
The one it came with was a wicked wheel I would imagine it's the exhaust side of the compressor dies the same wicked wheel fit intake side
How much this kit from KS ?
Full kit with the rebuild kit and balanced assembly is $450 kcturbos.com/collections/7-3-diy-turbo-kits/products/balanced-assembly-diy-turbo-kit-7-3-powerstroke?ref:MTAwMzc0LjIyMjUuMTAwNDI3LlQ
Of course I found this right after the giveaway... 🤣
Sorry mate haha I'm sure we will be doing something like this again at some point in the future.
So, with regard to teh o-rings, what was "the right way". The cross o-ring is simple but what about the "larger red o-ring"? Where does that go?
It's been a long time but I believe the big red o-ring is the seal on the compressor housing.
What is your recommended procedure prep for the first restart of a new/rebuilt turbo? Do you crank the motor with the fuel pump fuse/relay disconnected to get the oil flowing, or ??? Ty
I suppose if you wanted to try and prime it you could do a number of things to stop the injectors from firing. Unplug the cps, fuse 22, valve cover harnesses, I’m sure there’s more. I wouldn’t just shut off the fuel because then your injectors are trying to fire dry. I honestly would just fire it up.
So if you dont want to purchase the turbo you have you can convert your stock turbo to an s300 basically
I believe there are some design differences on the turbine and compressor housings, but they are rated for similar sized injectors. I don't think the stock turbo would handle going over 25psi as well as KCs turbo.
@@LivingOnWheels thanks for the reply ! Love your videos im just trying ti do research before I get parts for my tow rig
Great video....i hadn't seen the waste gate explained as well up until this video.. assuming that i don't win.. do you recommend making adjustments by turning 8 full turn? Also stupid question how do you get the center cartridge cap off
I think around 8 would be beneficial. I probably wouldn’t do more but I also haven’t driven with it. My KC300 is set heavier than that. As for the center cap, it just popped off. Was a little stuck in a place by grit build up. I pulled it off by hand though.
Hey, i know this video was 3 years ago but its helped me out now. Just a question, i ordered this kit and plan to rebuild it, i also order a pedastal with NO exhaust back pressure vavlve, im wondering on the turbo outlet side, did you just weld the buttefly open and thats it? or should i cut it out? looking for insight. Thanks.
There are a few different options. On my stock turbo I did weld it open with a little piece if metal on the actuating lever. You can also buy a different housing plate to replace it. I’ve also seen people remove it entirely and plug the hole with a freeze plug.
Is that turbo still up for grabs?
It is not
Hey man does 10 foot pounds for the compressor wheels apply to all 7.3 turbos 99.5-2003
I believe so
What if my turbo center cartridge cap is loose fitting?
Shouldn't be a big issue. It will be held in place when everything is assembled.
My center cartridge cap doesn’t want to stay put any advice on that?
It should just get held in place as the turbo goes back together. Even if its not a press fit.
Did I win all remove my 63/73 and put that one on
Havent picked a winner yet. If you're talking about the KC 63/73 then that is a more capable turbo than this.
Hey I want to check the torque setting for the wheel you said it was 10ft lb is that correct or how do you find the setting.
I don’t remember off the top of my head. But you can check Riff Raff diesels sight they have turbo rebuild instructions 👍🏻
Any idea the power gain difference between this rebuild kit and a KC300x stage 1? I'm tryin to save money and curious if the $1200 is really worth it for the full turbo rather than just rebuilding my stock with KC parts.
Thanks!
I’d focus less on the power gain and more what fits your setup and budget best.
how do you think this kc rebuild kit would work on a van turbo? ive heard that the wicked wheel will give the turbo less air flow. is that the same for this kc drop in kit?
I honestly don't know enough to give you advice on that one. I would recommend calling KC
How long did it actually in real life to so the rebuilt ??
If I wasn’t filming it probably would’ve been around 4 hours. Not including the removals of the turbo.
What instructions are you using. I don't see them posted on It's website?
I used the instructions from RiffRaff diesel.
@@LivingOnWheelsHmmm I'll look again on their site.
@@ShamikaServer I think this was what I used even though its for an OBS.
www.riffraffdiesel.com/content/RESOURCES/94.5-97_Turbo_Rebuild.pdf
Where did you get KC rebuild instructions? Rebuilding my tp38
I pulled rebuild instructions off Riff Raffs website
Living On Wheels thank you. Finished and so smooth on my obs. Feel difference over old stock and like many others say with the 1.0 exhaust housing the boost comes in little quicker but I feel a huge difference in 2nd-3rd gear pull above 2k rpm. Feel more potential over stock. Thanks for your help. My dad and I watch your weekend uploads and really appreciate your time!
I just found out from one of your older videos you live in Oregon I do also. I could save you some shipping money if you pick me... lol
Haha well if you are randomly selected then that will definitely save some money
With all the mods you have made have you seen any MPG gains? Is there single mod that stands out with a significant MPG gain?
Cleaning out my ebp tube and sensor made a noticeable difference as well as replacing my worn worn out injectors. I’m not getting any crazy good mpg though
@@LivingOnWheels best I've ever got is 14 empty traveling I84, I average 12 daily and 8 to 10 when towing
I should add my truck is bone stock. I've owned it since 2008 and am just now starting to upgrade.
Best I’ve seen is about 19 but I’d say I’m usually around 15 with mixed driving
what turbine did you use?
KC's balanced assembly kit contains everything you see. Super nice to work with.
kcturbos.com/d177a
Wish you would of did a close up of doing the turbo shaft.
Hard to get a good angle on it
Love your content!! have a great ideal for a collab, maybe let's work or talk together?
I just went through and rebuilt mine but noticed I still have play in the shaft any idea why that would be?
There normally be a little bit of play in the shaft while oil isn’t running through it. Should not be a lot of play though.
Like I said have a 01. But do not want to get on Twitter or Instagram. 🤦♂️🤷♂️