If I had the money I’d buy that old Ford just to have it and preserve it. My Grampa worked for International for years and years. Love the old 444’s and how they sound.
You and me both. If I ever get me a diesel it will be a 7.3 and I know a guy that can work on them. I really like the one you drove, that's an awesome truck.
Me as well. I love the sound of them. They always ran great and had plenty of power. To bad that truck had issues it was beautiful. The dodge is awesome also.
The f550's have too much gear for interstate travel, they like to run 50-55, to get them going 65 its screaming. The f350's have a 4.10 gears, better for every day driving
Bill that Dodge with the Cummins will perform fine with that trailer. The only thing I'd advise is get a fuel pressure gauge on it, And keep a extra set of fuel filters for it in the trailer. Today's fuel is the only issue you'll have with it. A good friend has a 2017 that looks just like it. And pulls a 48' Aluminum 4 Horse with living quarters on 3 axles. And they've had it out West in the Rockies (Montana-Co.,Wy) and had no problems with it. Congratulations on the new addition.
You made the right choice. I’m a ford guy, but, when it comes to pulling heavy and a lot??? There’s no substitute for a Cummins, period.. The more weight, the taller the hills, the more it giggles… Y’all will love it, CONGRATS!!!!!!
LOL,, hey there, go EZ on our little buddy Billy, if you've hung pictures or plaques for tha Wife most likely ya (and ME) did exactly what Billy did. Now we've a hole that will no longer hold those little plastic inserts! We were left with making a choice, either move the wall hanging (fix it when ya move the hanging somewhere else 'cause tha Wife wants it moved!) or fix the wall and go back to square one tomorrow. Miss Vickie nailed the right answer, hold the hanging up to where you want it hung, make a tiny pencil mark at the 2 top corners, measure the mounting stuff on the back of the hanging, measure down from the paneling lines and make marks - do it twice,, then drill the holes. If the hanging is small enough a guy can lay the hanging on a paper, rub the paper where the hanging hardware is in essence making a transfer, then tape it to level and plumb the wall and drill thru the paper. It works every time. :)
Hard work will always pay off in the end and I haven't seen many as dedicated to your family and the progression of the channels as you guys have been doing !! Keep up the good work and God bless !
Ya know? I laugh at y'all. And I mean that in the best way possible. I can relate with everything your family goes through. Hell. I just introduced my 81 year old nana to your channel and hell...she loves ya bill. Y'all are great people. God bless America 🇺🇸
My mom will turn 81 in a few weeks. With keeping our distance during these times, she has enjoyed the videos to keep up with us. When the boys race she follows every live feed she can. She will have one on her phone and another on her iPad. Lol. 😂
The old chevy is still a good truck for the close to home hauling. The Old Man is conservative with the money. That comes from an upbringing where he was taught the value of a dollar. Enjoy every mile and make some memories!
Is it just me or if Billy ever gets beat it's always by the person that goes on to win the event. Awesome mate. It shows how good you are. Cheers for all the great videos, hard work and knowledge you share. You blokes rock. Cheers from Aus
Clean 7.3 nice truck I own 7.3 with a tuner and pulls good and has been very reliable for over 6 years,but glad to see y’all are finally getting a better tow rig
Sooner or later it won't start and the first place to look at is the HPOP, injector O rings, icp, ipr, and the I'm there is a couple others but those are the main culprits when ever the time comes. I've worked on alot of those and they run good until the act up. I hope you don't ever run into any issues with it ever but sadly they make everything not to last anymore.
@@eric63377 don’t forget the injector driver module. That was the no start for me. Fords genius engineers mounted it on the inner fender right where the gap between fender and hood is. They eventually get full of water.
@@wingwindowgarage9289 oh I know that's why I put and a couple of other things and the wiring harnesses under the valve covers and cmp and all that wonderful stuff. Glad you got yours running though.
The F550 debacle reminded me of convincing my Dad we should look at this Chev diesel that was very tired, made it a country block and she ran out of fuel and wouldn't fire up again. He was unconvinced after that.
Mickeys for the track. Hoosiers for the street! Y’all for sure need 2 sets for sure, maybe even 3 in case you need a fresh set and don’t need to wait to get them mounted
Bill, Tell Tommy to install a 100 gallon tank in the bed and plumb it into the truck's tank. No more fill-ups wif the gooseneck. ALSO...Pex tubing in the floor of the new shop. I do not sell it. I have used it and its great.
Those 5.9's with the (EPA STOP TRADING HERE) DEF system mod is all we run pulling overloaded dump trailers 6 days a week. Bullet proof and reliable as it gets.
Nice new rig...that Chevy needed a break...remember if you can't dodge it,ram it...you guys are living the good life...just glad to be a fly on the wall...best of luck..
We had a Ford F550 like that as a tow rig where I used to work. It broke down on a cross-country trip and a Ford dealer in UT or CO ended up replacing everything but the motor. You have to pull the cab to do any serious service work on those trucks. I think the guy driving on that trip stayed with the truck for more than two weeks and by the end he was helping the techs get it back together just so he could get home.
Bill, I was laughing my butt off at your optometry appointment, too funny. Patience my friend! LOL The new truck looks awesome, and I hope.it serves you well. Never had a Dodge truck, but I had a 67 Coronet and a 63 Dart way back in the day. They were both good and fun cars. All the best to you and the family. God bless!
The issue with that 7.3 was probably the fuel tank coating pealing off the inside of the fuel tank plugging up the screens dropping fuel pressure. Enjoy the channel keep it up.
Sooo proud to see you guys moving up you deserve it! You got your stuff together and grinder hard from the beginning before you blew up! You earned your name through gettin down in the streets!
I set up loads for a living. The hotshot guys with the Rams out number all the others 19 to 1. I see it every day. That’s why I got one, and am glad to see you get one...
When you said 7.3. I knew it was gonna be weak. Just don’t have the power of these newer trucks. Clean truck though. Good candidate for a Cummins swap.
My dad had a 99f350 with the 7.3l power stroke . He bought it at the dealer just a few yrs old and he ran it all the way to 300,000miles without any major problems and would still be driving it but the cord for the block heater shorted out and caught the truck on fire. Those power strokes are beautiful motors and run awesome when their maintained.
Man I really thought the F550 was going to be the one. That truck must've had issues because that 7.3 with only 63k on it should've been just walking that test ride. But I'm really surprised y'all went the white dodge. Man senior won't know what to do when he's on them long hauls to the south with that new shiny truck. It might only be a 17 but that's just as new as new to me. Nice truck
It definitely had an issue. We have 2 international trucks at work with the 7.3 and those things are slow as hell. They will at least climb hills, but you're not going anywhere in a hurry.
I'll stick with my 7.3. My 03 has 932*** on it and it pulls a trailer every day of it's life. Original motor never been built. It is on its 3rd trans but I depend on it for work and it's never left me stranded. Just my 2 cents worth. I love to have that 550. Maybe send me the info on it. Y'all have a blessed day.
Jeff and Allison are changing you guys to Mother Mopar one vehicle at a time, welcome to the family. I'm not sure what's a bigger or better cult, Mopar fans or my beloved Marine Corps?
Congratulations on the new tow rig... hang in there Old Man , working with family is a reward in itself and you get that. Keep venting ...I mean vlogging 😆 🤣
Remember in Texas diesel pumps have a green handle, that's not the case in other states. We nearly put the wrong fuel in a Cummins powered Dodge in Iowa but a sharp eyed attendant cut the pump off before we did!
Yea SRC family that’s the best purchase you gays could do I have one just like it but 2500 best truck ever congratulations I love the channels. Will love to go meet you guys one day.
I have the same Ram but Charcoal. You won’t regret it, mine pulls effortlessly and the ride is smoother with a heavy load. Congratulations, I’m always glad to see y’all making big moves! Hopefully one day I can run my little S10 against you guys some day. Love your videos from Lubbock Texas.
Congratulations on the new tow rig!! I watch all of u and that Dodge is really a big improvement for you all and you guy deserve it! Again congratulations to you all!!
Put the word out to any fans who do hotshot hauling with a newer ram. I’ve talked to a few and they love them but never got too detailed on their maintenance schedule. Whatever those guys are doing to get the miles out of them, is what I’d recommend doing, even if it’s more often on services, switching to better filters/fluids, etc. Stay safe and congrats on the new tow pig.
I ran one of those F450 cab and chassis for years as a service truck. Had the same issue as you did twice. Once was a failing lift pump on the frame, the other was the lining in the tank coming apart and clogging the filters in the sending unit.
I have a 2005 Dodge diesel (bought new) with 156,000 miles on it. The only mechanical problems I've had with is having to replace the water pump at 110,000 again at 135,000. The pump I got from Advance Auto didn't last long so I replaced it with a Cummins pump. Best truck I've ever owned!
I would of kept that Ford. I hate to think how much that dodge is. Billy could of invested 500 bucks in it and it would of been good to go. Plus if anything goes wrong with a 7.3 they r pretty easy to fix versus the new dodge
Nice rig ! One thing to check, and unfortunately I speak from experience, drive your Dodge & trailer into an uneven entry, like over a culvert, lower than the road surface, at an angle. Watch how the truck articulates before the trailer & watch bed rail clearance. My issue was with the newer trucks having higher bed sides & older trailer having short pin...you guessed it...destroyed a bed side & front of the trailer before I got out of the driveway...too excited bout the new truck & forgot to verify clearance...
Hi Bill Since your pulling weight Rule of Thumb after driving for a while pull over and put your hand on your tires if you can't keep it on there that tire is too hot and is going to blow. Redistribute weight. Lug nut torque air pressure and good axle grease in rear end. Clean fluid in transfer case. Good Luck!
The value of arriving to a track stress-free is priceless for me. Trip drama puts me in a surly mood and probably doesn't help track decision-making. Good choice. Pay it off quick and enjoy.
Y'all are gonna be happy with the Cummins I have a 03 Dodge with the 5.9 Cummins/6 speed manual and it's got 450,000 on it, only injectors and clutch has been replaced. Just hope the automatic in your Dodge don't give you any problems. I can change a clutch but auto's have to go to someone that does that every day. God bless y'all!👍
That intro was HILARIOUS!! You will love that Dodge Cummins. I use to have a 91 Chevy dually with a 454 pulling a 28ft 5th wheel RV in the mountains of Colorado. Then a Dodge with a 3 axle RV BLEW MY DOORS OFF! Very impressive!
Don't give up on the 7.3! They make tons of power with some upgrades! Almost bullet proof! Some fuel system upgrades exhaust intake and a tune and it'll double the power! If u can get it for a steal! I've built quite a few and never been disappointed! The emissions will be a headache on the cummins if u don't get rid of them.. I mean make sure they are in perfect "working" order! Lol ull get way better fuel economy and power that way!
I have a Freightliner FL 70 Sport Chassis 4 door for sale but you already bought the Dodge. Ford 7.3L is a good engine, no power and the transmission is the fail point. The 454 will pass everything but a gas station but I melted the exhaust off my old dually coming out of Cincy from Lawrenceburg Indiana pulling a 45' enclosed trailer. 😁 It was time for the upgrade Bill, enjoy.
Had tons a great luck with my 06 5.9 w/ 6sp g56. Not a fan of emissions or autos of that era. One of mine has 400k the other has 250. Never opened them passed doing a set of injectors. Leave it stock with straight pipe. Bulletproof! I pull a 48ft with them for a living
Take care of your vision Mr. Bill. It's a pain in the keester, but we all have to go through it. Billy's gonna have to be next. I've seen the way he squints from time to time. I used to do the same. Glasses or contacts shouldn't matter, keep your eyesight as best you can. Best of luck to y'all this weekend, wherever that may be.
Hi Bill I new that 7.3 wasn't going to get it. I have 1991 4x4 f350 tow truck 7.3 IDI non turbo. That damn thing won't die. Always starts and goes. My Freightliners have cummins and cat. the cummins pulls the best. I always put about 8 oz power service and just 1 once of ATF in my fuel the filters last a lot longer. Don't go to mom and pop fuel stations for fill ups good chance you will get water in the fuel.Get some CB radios when in bad cell areas.10-4 Good Buddy!
Old Man I’m Ford to the core but even I won’t buy the Ford diesels that we’re early 2000’s. Now don’t get me wrong, that 7.3 is bulletproof, but when you start having fueling issues on those, you’ll be chasing your tail. When one thing goes bad you can count on their being something else & something else & something else & so forth. Your gonna LOVE the Cummins, specially if you put a programmer on it. Just remember one thing, you don’t really need anything above tow-tune or you’ll risk blowing threw the trans. Only real problem I’ve encountered with the Cummins is the fuel we got these days. Idk how many injectors, and tubes in the heads I’ve changed over the last few years.Yall bought the best truck for what you guys do, your going to be MIGHTY HAPPY💯👍🏻💪🏻👍🏻💯
Watch the clearance between the bed and the trailer. It’s easy to crush the tailgate and sides with the trailer going over railroad tracks or steep grades. The beds on the Rams are very tall. I had the same truck and learned my lesson. 7k later.
There are very fine screens in the fuel sending unit in the tanks. Take them out and throw them away. Plus you need a scanner to watch mass fuel desired to see if the injectors are flowing properly. These are NOT like an old tractor diesel. Much closer to the LS. AutoEnginuity has a Ford bundle for $400 that is great on these. But I'm only halfway thru so probably wasting my time. And 100HP tuner is plenty. Ford Diesel Certified Technician here...
If I had the money I’d buy that old Ford just to have it and preserve it. My Grampa worked for International for years and years. Love the old 444’s and how they sound.
You and me both. If I ever get me a diesel it will be a 7.3 and I know a guy that can work on them. I really like the one you drove, that's an awesome truck.
Also if you don't mind me asking, how much did they want for it?
Sorry Bill, I've never once had a good experience in a Ford truck , hell not one, they are a nightmare, at least in my life time,
Me as well. I love the sound of them. They always ran great and had plenty of power. To bad that truck had issues it was beautiful. The dodge is awesome also.
The f550's have too much gear for interstate travel, they like to run 50-55, to get them going 65 its screaming. The f350's have a 4.10 gears, better for every day driving
I had a Hemorrhagic stroke at 48, be thankful you have Mrs.Vicki to fuss after you, and you're health.
Bill that Dodge with the Cummins will perform fine with that trailer. The only thing I'd advise is get a fuel pressure gauge on it, And keep a extra set of fuel filters for it in the trailer. Today's fuel is the only issue you'll have with it. A good friend has a 2017 that looks just like it. And pulls a 48' Aluminum 4 Horse with living quarters on 3 axles. And they've had it out West in the Rockies (Montana-Co.,Wy) and had no problems with it. Congratulations on the new addition.
And the stalk flywheel
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@@brianjacobs1241 absolutely
@@brianjacobs1241 I hope he reads your reply 👍🏼
get a tune tow tune and you wont got back. i know i wont
You made the right choice. I’m a ford guy, but, when it comes to pulling heavy and a lot??? There’s no substitute for a Cummins, period..
The more weight, the taller the hills, the more it giggles…
Y’all will love it, CONGRATS!!!!!!
@13:45 Bill has taught his son a lot but he's never taught him how to use a level 😂😂
LOL,, hey there, go EZ on our little buddy Billy, if you've hung pictures or plaques for tha Wife most likely ya (and ME) did exactly what Billy did. Now we've a hole that will no longer hold those little plastic inserts! We were left with making a choice, either move the wall hanging (fix it when ya move the hanging somewhere else 'cause tha Wife wants it moved!) or fix the wall and go back to square one tomorrow. Miss Vickie nailed the right answer, hold the hanging up to where you want it hung, make a tiny pencil mark at the 2 top corners, measure the mounting stuff on the back of the hanging, measure down from the paneling lines and make marks - do it twice,, then drill the holes. If the hanging is small enough a guy can lay the hanging on a paper, rub the paper where the hanging hardware is in essence making a transfer, then tape it to level and plumb the wall and drill thru the paper. It works every time. :)
Its never right!!! If she is watching its NEVER LEVEL!!!😂😂😂😂
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As someone who has owned multiple Ford diesel trucks, I will tell you that the 7.3L diesel (while reliable) is a gutless wonder.
You chose well on the Cummins.
Hard work will always pay off in the end and I haven't seen many as dedicated to your family and the progression of the channels as you guys have been doing !! Keep up the good work and God bless !
Proud for the fortune of a better tow rig y’all stay safe
Ya know? I laugh at y'all. And I mean that in the best way possible. I can relate with everything your family goes through. Hell. I just introduced my 81 year old nana to your channel and hell...she loves ya bill. Y'all are great people. God bless America 🇺🇸
My 81 year old wife and I love the show and the family. LoL
My mom will turn 81 in a few weeks. With keeping our distance during these times, she has enjoyed the videos to keep up with us. When the boys race she follows every live feed she can. She will have one on her phone and another on her iPad. Lol. 😂
god bless merican peoples greatest peoples on earth love america thank you very much for not letting others in to cuntry .
Man i sure miss my mom!!! Today being my birthday i was waiting on that call from her!! Just hear her voice one more time!!!
The old chevy is still a good truck for the close to home hauling. The Old Man is conservative with the money. That comes from an upbringing where he was taught the value of a dollar. Enjoy every mile and make some memories!
Is it just me or if Billy ever gets beat it's always by the person that goes on to win the event. Awesome mate. It shows how good you are. Cheers for all the great videos, hard work and knowledge you share. You blokes rock. Cheers from Aus
They mentioned that a couple videos ago and it’s the truth 90% of the time isn’t it?!
And 90% of the time it's by a sbf
Greetings from USA and welcome to the craziness Chris.
@@joshjones6805 noooooo can’t be… fords don’t make power…
It wouldn't be a better person or family that deserves that you guys are awesome
Thankyou, almost spat my coffee out when you was trying out the frames in the opticians! Lol. Nice truck purchase
WoW!! @12:36,, now THAT is a rig befitting the SRC ya'll!! Beautiful, absolutely BEEUTAFUL! :)
You Sir....need your own television show. Your narration is perfect for TV
Love my 6.7 cummins. I thought it was badass until I deleted it! Boy did she come alive!
Clean 7.3 nice truck I own 7.3 with a tuner and pulls good and has been very reliable for over 6 years,but glad to see y’all are finally getting a better tow rig
Sooner or later it won't start and the first place to look at is the HPOP, injector O rings, icp, ipr, and the I'm there is a couple others but those are the main culprits when ever the time comes. I've worked on alot of those and they run good until the act up. I hope you don't ever run into any issues with it ever but sadly they make everything not to last anymore.
@@eric63377 don’t forget the injector driver module. That was the no start for me. Fords genius engineers mounted it on the inner fender right where the gap between fender and hood is. They eventually get full of water.
@@wingwindowgarage9289 oh I know that's why I put and a couple of other things and the wiring harnesses under the valve covers and cmp and all that wonderful stuff. Glad you got yours running though.
You will love that Cummins and the engine brake will save you a fortune in brakes. Love your channel. I was born in Columbus and grew up in Powell.
I just can't get enough of the SRC FAMILY! Love you guys and congrats on the tow rig keep up the great content love every minute!!
The F550 debacle reminded me of convincing my Dad we should look at this Chev diesel that was very tired, made it a country block and she ran out of fuel and wouldn't fire up again. He was unconvinced after that.
Mickeys for the track. Hoosiers for the street! Y’all for sure need 2 sets for sure, maybe even 3 in case you need a fresh set and don’t need to wait to get them mounted
Bill, Tell Tommy to install a 100 gallon tank in the bed and plumb it into the truck's tank. No more fill-ups wif the gooseneck. ALSO...Pex tubing in the floor of the new shop. I do not sell it. I have used it and its great.
I love my fords & Chevys but you can't beat a Cummings for power & reliabilty.
Cummins
SRC is the BEST channel on TH-cam! 👊🏽🇺🇸
After hearing your recent story with the dually in the hills, I’m glad to see y’all finally got into a diesel! Hard to go wrong with a Cummins.
It's a million mile engine IF you pull the smog shit off of it.
Those 5.9's with the (EPA STOP TRADING HERE) DEF system mod is all we run pulling overloaded dump trailers 6 days a week. Bullet proof and reliable as it gets.
@@johnparrish9215 all diesels are better off without the emissions equipment
@@Blackneck1994 True
LOVE my 5.9 with the Jasper transmission/billet converter.
Nice new rig...that Chevy needed a break...remember if you can't dodge it,ram it...you guys are living the good life...just glad to be a fly on the wall...best of luck..
Glad to see you got a new and dependable tow rig now get a tuner for it and get 900ft lbs of torque and you will love it even more
That's a fact 💯%
We had a Ford F550 like that as a tow rig where I used to work. It broke down on a cross-country trip and a Ford dealer in UT or CO ended up replacing everything but the motor. You have to pull the cab to do any serious service work on those trucks. I think the guy driving on that trip stayed with the truck for more than two weeks and by the end he was helping the techs get it back together just so he could get home.
Bill, I was laughing my butt off at your optometry appointment, too funny. Patience my friend! LOL
The new truck looks awesome, and I hope.it serves you well. Never had a Dodge truck, but I had a 67 Coronet and a 63 Dart way back in the day. They were both good and fun cars. All the best to you and the family. God bless!
The issue with that 7.3 was probably the fuel tank coating pealing off the inside of the fuel tank plugging up the screens dropping fuel pressure. Enjoy the channel keep it up.
Sooo proud to see you guys moving up you deserve it! You got your stuff together and grinder hard from the beginning before you blew up! You earned your name through gettin down in the streets!
I set up loads for a living. The hotshot guys with the Rams out number all the others 19 to 1. I see it every day. That’s why I got one, and am glad to see you get one...
When you said 7.3. I knew it was gonna be weak. Just don’t have the power of these newer trucks. Clean truck though. Good candidate for a Cummins swap.
My dad had a 99f350 with the 7.3l power stroke . He bought it at the dealer just a few yrs old and he ran it all the way to 300,000miles without any major problems and would still be driving it but the cord for the block heater shorted out and caught the truck on fire. Those power strokes are beautiful motors and run awesome when their maintained.
Man I really thought the F550 was going to be the one. That truck must've had issues because that 7.3 with only 63k on it should've been just walking that test ride. But I'm really surprised y'all went the white dodge. Man senior won't know what to do when he's on them long hauls to the south with that new shiny truck. It might only be a 17 but that's just as new as new to me. Nice truck
I guess we've had different experiences with 7.3s. Don't get me wrong they are good engines, but they are gutless.
Definitely had to have had issues because that truck would walk off from a big block Chevy 1 ton any day!
It definitely had an issue. We have 2 international trucks at work with the 7.3 and those things are slow as hell. They will at least climb hills, but you're not going anywhere in a hurry.
My '99 F350 does a whole lot better then that 550 did...Even better with an airbox, tuner and exhaust..
I'll stick with my 7.3. My 03 has 932*** on it and it pulls a trailer every day of it's life. Original motor never been built. It is on its 3rd trans but I depend on it for work and it's never left me stranded. Just my 2 cents worth. I love to have that 550. Maybe send me the info on it. Y'all have a blessed day.
I am a Ram man, i think you made a good decision with that beautiful ram 3500. Hope it serves you all well and keeps your family safe in travels.
Jeff and Allison are changing you guys to Mother Mopar one vehicle at a time, welcome to the family. I'm not sure what's a bigger or better cult, Mopar fans or my beloved Marine Corps?
Hooraaa
Mopar fans are one thing, but USMC is a way of life.
Pap one lunette in french soo good no problème
Glad the Ford showed itself when it did and not after it was bought.
Congratulations on the new tow rig... hang in there Old Man , working with family is a reward in itself and you get that. Keep venting ...I mean vlogging 😆 🤣
Remember in Texas diesel pumps have a green handle, that's not the case in other states. We nearly put the wrong fuel in a Cummins powered Dodge in Iowa but a sharp eyed attendant cut the pump off before we did!
So happy for you guys. Good things come to those who wait and love God and show the heart of the Lord. Keep up the good work guys and stay strong.
Wtf was that creature in the beginning of the video wearing the Cavs get up??? Lol you are the best Bill!
Congrats on the new rig! You guys definitely deserve it!
Yea SRC family that’s the best purchase you gays could do I have one just like it but 2500 best truck ever congratulations I love the channels. Will love to go meet you guys one day.
You had me laughing my ass off Bill, I was just at the eye Drs Tuesday and was messing with the girls myself.
I have the same Ram but Charcoal. You won’t regret it, mine pulls effortlessly and the ride is smoother with a heavy load. Congratulations, I’m always glad to see y’all making big moves! Hopefully one day I can run my little S10 against you guys some day. Love your videos from Lubbock Texas.
Congratulations on the new tow rig!! I watch all of u and that Dodge is really a big improvement for you all and you guy deserve it! Again congratulations to you all!!
“It’s ok 7.3 you go when you want to” 😆
I love my Dodge it’s a 2001 cummins 3500 Dually. Six speed it runs great.
Put the word out to any fans who do hotshot hauling with a newer ram. I’ve talked to a few and they love them but never got too detailed on their maintenance schedule. Whatever those guys are doing to get the miles out of them, is what I’d recommend doing, even if it’s more often on services, switching to better filters/fluids, etc. Stay safe and congrats on the new tow pig.
6.7 powerstroke for the win 😪 but as a 7.3 owner, I love my 7.3 to death
It is going to be a great upgrade. You should be proud.
The entire doctor visit had my crying. That was F*ing hilarious l0l-
Remind Vicki it's all 2, please her. You guys did awesome and like you I love those old Ford's and those 444s
Beautiful truck guys. I think it will be a great benefit to the operation. Hard to beat a big Dodge with a Cummings
I ran one of those F450 cab and chassis for years as a service truck. Had the same issue as you did twice. Once was a failing lift pump on the frame, the other was the lining in the tank coming apart and clogging the filters in the sending unit.
Some advice maintain all fluids in that truck and change them at recommended mileage. Might get a custom converter as well
Bill u and jr made rght decision on dodge i hve a 2004 with 301000 on it with a bullydog tuner good trk u will love ur trk love src
@@howardgraves4696 DPF trucks of all makes are a different situation than any of the pre-DPF trucks
I have a 2005 Dodge diesel (bought new) with 156,000 miles on it. The only mechanical problems I've had with is having to replace the water pump at 110,000 again at 135,000. The pump I got from Advance Auto didn't last long so I replaced it with a Cummins pump. Best truck I've ever owned!
6.7L Cummins inline-six turbodiesel now swap in an allison transmission and you'll have the best of both worlds
I love the guitar riff you use in the end of the video keep on using that please
That is Tommy playing he showed him playing it in a video a while back it's awesome I love it too!
I would of kept that Ford. I hate to think how much that dodge is. Billy could of invested 500 bucks in it and it would of been good to go. Plus if anything goes wrong with a 7.3 they r pretty easy to fix versus the new dodge
Nice rig ! One thing to check, and unfortunately I speak from experience, drive your Dodge & trailer into an uneven entry, like over a culvert, lower than the road surface, at an angle. Watch how the truck articulates before the trailer & watch bed rail clearance. My issue was with the newer trucks having higher bed sides & older trailer having short pin...you guessed it...destroyed a bed side & front of the trailer before I got out of the driveway...too excited bout the new truck & forgot to verify clearance...
Exactly where the saying, Found On Road Dead, FORD come from!
Best of luck with the new truck guys. Looking good!
7.3 last forever because they are turds. Cummins engine are great, its the rest of the truck that's junk lol. 6.7 Powerstroke is a beast!
Nice truck👍 six in a row and ready tow💪💪💪💪
You will love the cummins, you won't even know that trailer is behind you.
Now is NOT the time to buy a heavy truck, they are WAY too high but you guys made the right choice. Cummins all the way.
Hi Bill Since your pulling weight Rule of Thumb after driving for a while pull over and put your hand on your tires if you can't keep it on there that tire is too hot and is going to blow. Redistribute weight. Lug nut torque air pressure and good axle grease in rear end. Clean fluid in transfer case. Good Luck!
Nice to see you jumping on the Mopar wagon.
The value of arriving to a track stress-free is priceless for me. Trip drama puts me in a surly mood and probably doesn't help track decision-making. Good choice. Pay it off quick and enjoy.
Y'all are gonna be happy with the Cummins
I have a 03 Dodge with the 5.9 Cummins/6 speed manual and it's got 450,000 on it, only injectors and clutch has been replaced.
Just hope the automatic in your Dodge don't give you any problems. I can change a clutch but auto's have to go to someone that does that every day.
God bless y'all!👍
Oil supply and return lines on 7.3 turbos need upgraded, stock lines will burn the truck down but it's something simple
It don't matter what you drive, you can't go wrong with that Cummins
That intro was HILARIOUS!! You will love that Dodge Cummins. I use to have a 91 Chevy dually with a 454 pulling a 28ft 5th wheel RV in the mountains of Colorado. Then a Dodge with a 3 axle RV BLEW MY DOORS OFF! Very impressive!
Billy you are one awesome kid when it comes to driving and working on that race car, but boy you do have trouble hanging memorabilia straight😂😂😂
Nice truck you guys! I hope that it does what you need it to do, and lasts a long time!!! Give 'em HELL boys!!!
Don't give up on the 7.3! They make tons of power with some upgrades! Almost bullet proof! Some fuel system upgrades exhaust intake and a tune and it'll double the power! If u can get it for a steal! I've built quite a few and never been disappointed! The emissions will be a headache on the cummins if u don't get rid of them.. I mean make sure they are in perfect "working" order! Lol ull get way better fuel economy and power that way!
You guys deserve the best. And looks like you got it. So proud of you guys and the progress I've seen just in the past 6 months
That's and amazing find on that Ram pickup... Def shouldn't have any issues towing the rig behind that.
Rick Caldwell that dodge was the best buy, it will pull anything you got , pays to have back up
I have a Freightliner FL 70 Sport Chassis 4 door for sale but you already bought the Dodge. Ford 7.3L is a good engine, no power and the transmission is the fail point. The 454 will pass everything but a gas station but I melted the exhaust off my old dually coming out of Cincy from Lawrenceburg Indiana pulling a 45' enclosed trailer. 😁 It was time for the upgrade Bill, enjoy.
Had tons a great luck with my 06 5.9 w/ 6sp g56. Not a fan of emissions or autos of that era. One of mine has 400k the other has 250. Never opened them passed doing a set of injectors. Leave it stock with straight pipe. Bulletproof! I pull a 48ft with them for a living
Nice new topic! Def awesome trucks and ya can't beat the Ole Cummins!
Take care of your vision Mr. Bill. It's a pain in the keester, but we all have to go through it. Billy's gonna have to be next. I've seen the way he squints from time to time. I used to do the same. Glasses or contacts shouldn't matter, keep your eyesight as best you can. Best of luck to y'all this weekend, wherever that may be.
It’s a drag that that little Ford truck didn’t pan out for you guys.
Hi Bill I new that 7.3 wasn't going to get it. I have 1991 4x4 f350 tow truck 7.3 IDI non turbo. That damn thing won't die. Always starts and goes. My Freightliners have cummins and cat. the cummins pulls the best. I always put about 8 oz power service and just 1 once of ATF in my fuel the filters last a lot longer. Don't go to mom and pop fuel stations for fill ups good chance you will get water in the fuel.Get some CB radios when in bad cell areas.10-4 Good Buddy!
Thank you for sharing. Like the new Dodge.
Now you're Talking...3500 Dully, She's a Beauty!!
Cummins is a great tow pig. Just gotta debadge it and design a SRC wrap or at least a window sticker so you can write it off as a business expense.
That ford "won`t even pull the hat off my head" LMFAO Good one ol`man!!
It’s the lift pump. When the lift pump takes a shit, you’ll quickly drain the fuel bowl and it’ll do exactly what’s happening to ya. Easy fix.
Old Man I’m Ford to the core but even I won’t buy the Ford diesels that we’re early 2000’s. Now don’t get me wrong, that 7.3 is bulletproof, but when you start having fueling issues on those, you’ll be chasing your tail. When one thing goes bad you can count on their being something else & something else & something else & so forth. Your gonna LOVE the Cummins, specially if you put a programmer on it. Just remember one thing, you don’t really need anything above tow-tune or you’ll risk blowing threw the trans. Only real problem I’ve encountered with the Cummins is the fuel we got these days. Idk how many injectors, and tubes in the heads I’ve changed over the last few years.Yall bought the best truck for what you guys do, your going to be MIGHTY HAPPY💯👍🏻💪🏻👍🏻💯
Believe it or not the 5.9 Cummins pulls like a beast! I know Ive had both!
The little dodge 6 cylinder diesel the way go ! I understand it needs some maintenance but they only make swap kits to put Cummins in fords snd chevys
Watch the clearance between the bed and the trailer. It’s easy to crush the tailgate and sides with the trailer going over railroad tracks or steep grades. The beds on the Rams are very tall. I had the same truck and learned my lesson. 7k later.
With two cars, you guy's need a stacker and a toter
or a Pete 😆
I'm not afforded guy but I'll tell you what that 7.3 diesel is probably the best diesel they ever made and most dependable
There are very fine screens in the fuel sending unit in the tanks. Take them out and throw them away. Plus you need a scanner to watch mass fuel desired to see if the injectors are flowing properly. These are NOT like an old tractor diesel. Much closer to the LS. AutoEnginuity has a Ford bundle for $400 that is great on these. But I'm only halfway thru so probably wasting my time. And 100HP tuner is plenty. Ford Diesel Certified Technician here...
Another thing...need to check build date on that 2000. Bet it has the small turbo. Think all the 550 did.
The new truck will make things easier and less to worry about. Glad for you Bill. Blessings to the family.