TechDroid Today well as of 20 years of being very involved with all ford diesel trucks from the idi 6.9 to the current 6.7 Powerstroke I myself, nor any other tech, service advisor, manger or engine builder I have ever met none of us as ever seen a 1 million mile international 7.3l diesel. Also every person that sells these trucks acts like the motor will make that mileage no problem and it’s simply not true but if you no of one that went 1 million miles that was never rebuilt or had any major repair I would love to hear about it. And the 99-03 trucks have a analog odometer which doesn’t reset. Still never see one with 1 million miles thanks for watching

@@notchback93 there are a couple of videos on youtube that have over 1,000,000 miles and still going.

Shaun Bennett so I searched and found one video with the ole timer saying he has 1.3 million miles but no others. I did see a video with Powerstroke help.com shop truck spot that had 910,000 on it but it had a camshaft that failed @ 750k and was repaired with parts from other engines, so I will stand by my comments that I nor anyone I’ve meet in the business as ever seen a million mile ford 7.3l in person or ever new anyone who has, not to say it doesn’t happen or exist there’s always exceptions to the rule, my issue is every person selling a 7.3l Powerstroke acts like they all will hit a million miles no problem and unfortunately people buy into that myth and find out that it’s not the truth. They fail all the time for a number of reasons, case in point my late 99 with 160k miles had a block fail due to coolant cavitation I was the second owner and it was a total shock but it happened nonetheless

@@notchback93 you're right, I've never personally seen one either but it has happened, and engines do let go for no apparent reason. And I also completly agree to try and find a completly stock truck when buying, my truck had a hacked up exhaust but other than that it was stock, never chipped or tuned. It's now been transformed into a totally different machine.

My Dad's 7.3 (bought new in '99) has 582k on it with the original engine. My mechanics main shop-truck (also a 7.3) has 921k. Just because you haven't seen any doesn't mean they don't exist. Your 400k number would probably be a good number to shoot for, but it's, by no means, the ceiling. Anyway, good video, and that's a nice truck you have there.

I agree many people overlook the cons

F*ck yeah

I literally just did that today

Dan J very common issues where I live in New England also brake,transmission and steering lines rusty out

I’m glad that it helped you thank you

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So plot twist I sold the 94 150 showed in the beginning of this video about 3 months ago actually, the dodge diesel has replaced it as my work truck/plow truck but I intend to do a update on this obs video to answer more questions and give some insight to how to purchase one of these trucks and hopefully not get ripped off!! Thanks for watching and throwing out the comment

Thanks! I like the square body in your thumbnail is that yours?

Awesome! I wanted to help others from not being aware of what to look for on these trucks! Glad I could help

@@notchback93 I’m a gas engine guy and currently looking into buying a 97 F250 with the power stroke , your video was hands down the best I’ve found . Thanks again

BobWilson84 thank you! and yes I have done them in frame a few times

Absolutely 👍🏻

That’s a sad ending for that tow truck

raymond david thank you I hope it helps you out

mine had 394k before it rotted in half too

I’ve always wanted to work In a salvage yard, I’d end up taking too many projects home.

@@notchback93 that’s how my grandpa and dad are. They can be pack rats at times. I’m the polar opposite. I get rid of the stuff as soon as it comes in. One of my favorite finds is a set of rear bumpers for an OBS Ford brand new the package from ‘85. USA Made 🇺🇸 plus some Snap-On tools here and there

@@dutchynehtam sounds like paradise

They certainly do

Never do! I ain’t scared 😳

Will do please feel free to check out some of my newer videos

Anything under 12k that’s not a complete piece is worth looking at if it’s a powerstroke diesel

so how many miles you got now?

Sounds like a solid truck

That’s the rumor

And look for signs of the windshield leaking

That’s a good tip for sure 👍🏻

I had a 2 tone 94 f150 It was a great truck I wish I didn’t sell it but oh well, enjoy your truck

It could be a electrical issue with the switch on the shifter however without driving it and feeling what it’s doing it’s hard to give a accurate diagnosis

That’s awesome! are you the original owner?

You know I think I could let see what I can put together

Let her rip brother 👍🏻

Its stock

I’m in central area of Connecticut not to far from Hartford, I actually bought my white obs from near Boston couple years ago

@@notchback93 that’s not far at all, I wish you were closer I’d take mine to you for sure

@@lerg12 I really appreciate that I done a lot of those repairs on these trucks but I’m sure if you want you could do those things yourself, If I can do it ! You can do it! If there’s any advice I can give you or questions you have just ask

@@notchback93 absolutely, I did do the driver’s side Glowplugs myself, starter, starter battery lug, and a power steering hose. But when it comes to things like the water pump or whatever I still don’t feel too confident yet lol

@@lerg12 I suggest to do the water pump when you do the radiator support If you can do them together it will be very easy with nothing in the way also buy a Ford original used support that also came off a diesel the gas ones don’t fit due to the inter cooler, I’ve seen some aftermarket replacement supports that are made for the diesels but I’d be worried about everything lining up afterwards

That’s not cool 😎

So with this truck you have lock the hubs on the outside, then to shift to 4x4 you can put in 4x4 high while in park neutral or moving under 15 mph but for 4x4 low it has to be engine running and transmission in neutral.

Idk give me more details about the condition of the truck as a whole and your availability on 💸💸💸 then I can better advise

As long as it’s not rusted and it seems to be maintained it’s probably a good truck just make sure the underneath of the truck is in good shape, check the door seams, radiator support, lower front fenders and rear wheel arches look for bubbles or signs of bodywork

Thank you will contact the seller to check it out. Thank you for the checking points what to look for!

@@ek6648 no problem I hope you scoop up a nice truck

@@notchback93 me too! Will let you know how it is. Going next friday to check it out.

They really can be found everywhere, but depending on where you are located you may have to travel, if money is of no concern try eBay or bring a trailer.com, but you can just as easy find one near you but you have to look online every day and be ready to buy if the right one comes along I found mine a hour away from my location and paid less than 10k because when it went for sale I was ready to go and buy, now you can’t even buy a clean ford obs gas truck for that price. There’s one on eBay right now in California it’s the same truck except it’s stick shift. Bids are at 15k there’s 5 days left of auction I think it will get to 22k but we will have to see

16.5 rims and 35 inch tires

Actually the 98 model only had a f250 it was the style of the new f150 it had 7 lug axles it was a odd ball for the one model year and then they went to the superduty style

@@notchback93 yes but the 97 f150 is not obs

@@grosseileracingteam gotcha

I agree

It’s definitely a couple inches over stock height but it doesn’t have a specific lift kit installed and those were 16.5 military style wheels tires were 35x12.50r16.5 offset maybe a -44 but I’m not a 100% on that but now it has 22x12.50 forged wheels if you are interested let me know maybe I’ll do a video on the current setup

In this video they were 16.5 inch rims that are 12.50 wide with roughly a -44 offset, now I’m currently running a 22x12.50 with the same offset. The brand of the tires on 16.5 are intercro vortrac

You don’t have to tell me brother 99% of these around are clapped out trucks that everyone thinks is worth a million dollars 💵 also everyone thinks because it’s a 7.3 Powerstroke it’s gonna run a million miles which is far from the truth

@@notchback93 yeah. basically, I got a BMW e36 because I'm in love with the chassis and also know they're becoming rarer and it's an asset. I want my daily driver to be an asset as well, and I'm in love with the OBS chassis as well. I'm just afraid that I'm a bit too late to the game, and that I've missed the ideal window to get one of these trucks. They're great vehicles, but they're still a rough ride, and all the ones I can find are beat to high hell. You'll get 300k mile 7.3s for 9 grand, and that's pretty ridiculous, so I might have to go another path. Also, about your million mile thing--These odometers roll over from 399,999 back to 300. I've talked to ranchers with 500-700k on theirs, but that's obviously an extreme, as well as the fact that the trans has probably been rebuilt three times, and the engine at least once.

@@MCatwar you hit the nail on the head they ride like a cinder block I hate to admit that the 2nd gen dodge rides like a cloud compared to any obs with stock suspension

Well, there trucks........what do you expect?@@notchback93

Sorry ther'ye

I’ll check it out

That’s not a surprise, they rusted pretty bad

They were 16.5 diameter and 10.5 on width.

I still have yet to see one ☝️

I hope they are getting along well

Sorry for that! But if it’s too loud than maybe you are too old.

Hunter Jordan the rims are 16.5 I’m not sure of the exact tire size but I believe they are around 35 inch

Car Kulture thanks brother

Is the rig lifted?

Not sure but I’d say 20% all around

Thanks. Love the truck I have a 93 Ford F-150 sliver and gray single cab long bed Keep up the good work

2 inch lift i think 35 inch tires 12.5 wide rims -44 offset

So it’s a conspiracy just like flat earth 🌍

I don’t believe you are correct I worked for a Ford dealer from 2000-2017 and the 6.7 is the only Ford engineered diesel all f-series from 250-550 had internationals engine and some bigger f750- and medium size trucks had either Cummins or Cat diesels that’s why my international tow truck has the same engine has my obs in this video, minor changes have been made to use Ford accessories and sensors but the engine is a international and the 6.9 IDI the 7.3 IDI the 7.3 IDI turbo and the power stroke are all international engines

@@notchback93 they have in housed diesels many of them. None of them ever to my knowledge came in car or pickup

@@notchback93 ford model 641, model 801 And all model 4000 3000 2000 2600 5000 971 tractors Also two medium duty inline 6 motors the 6.6 and 7.8 both excellent motors low power but tough has nails Also i recall some irrigation pumps with cav pump 4 cylinder diesels

@@bearsendproductions1843 I understand but my video is about f series trucks from f150-f550 that’s what I’m talking about

@@notchback93 in this way i agree Ford should have been building their own motors for f series as they have build some very good diesels in the past. I think it was a decision based on scale international could supply the amount of diesels necessary at a lower cost then tooling up for what may in thier view been a fad for diesel pickups.

That doesn’t matter because all 7.3 go a million miles regardless of anything else that happens in the world 👍🏻 odometer be damned

@@notchback93 not saying it will go a million just giving info most people don't know. my 86 mustang says it has 6k miles and it's really like 306k

@@logancartright98 I’d put that 4 eyed fox body on bring a trailer and sell it as a “original” 6k mile “Survivor” all kidding aside I had. 86 5.0 5spd GT mustang it was my favorite car! Enjoy yours!

I’ll sell you this one ☝️ then you can have 2

Yes they do

That is correct

Yeah but they aren’t selling for that, it’s like that with the turbo Buicks,mustangs and certain year Camaro also, people figure they can ask the sun moon and the stars these days for certain vehicles. Don’t shop on eBay or bring a trailer best place is honestly local listings that’s where I found my OBS, it was 60 miles away!

Not actively but the right offer could change my mind

How much you want?

@@actuaals make a offer but now the truck has 22 inch -44 offset chrome wheels on it not the Alcoa that were on it

I don’t consider the the brick nose style 87-91 to be a true obs just my opinion the general public expect to see the 92-97 front end when you call it a obs but that’s just my opinion

@@notchback93 the only difference is the grilles. The body style of the square body's ended in 86 so that brought the obs. The obs body ran from 87-97 with no changes except the dash and grilles along with bumpers but to each his own. Not knocking you, great informative videos. I just recently got a 90 model dumped in my lap so I was searching obs videos and came across yours. Beautiful trucks you got there.

@@FastLanePros well if someone was selling a obs truck and I showed up and saw the brick nose style I wouldn’t consider that a true obs and I feel that most the general public would feel the same,the video is more geared to those people who know a little bit aren’t dissecting all the little minor details

@@notchback93 not dissecting, just stated a fact. Wasn't looking to ruffle any feathers. Have a good one.

@@FastLanePros you too! I look forward to your Ford obs video, Thank you

I don’t understand the point that you are making but I’m happy that your happy with your purchases 👍🏻

@@notchback93 Just that it was built as a work truck and I see a lot of people chipping them and lifting them. To each his own, but I was simply stating that mine is a work truck and I love it for that.

@@Snowcat-rg7bz ok I understand what you are saying, I agree that they are purpose built and more for use and working but now they have elevated to everything from shows trucks to more performance based “built” trucks and everything in between its just the way things go

@@notchback93 And I understand that kids are buying them and modifying them. So they will spend more than I would. I'm a 61 year old accountant, so different rules. Tomorrow I use the Ford to tow my newly acquired 85 Alfa Romeo Spider. When I'm not doing anything it's my Kawasaki. Every vehicle has a purpose.

I heard that! It’s cold as hell in the winter on top of the rust issues

It just stands for old body style that term has been applied to ford trucks and Chevy trucks from the mid nineties

@@notchback93 okay 👍. Thanks for replying to me

Bs

Facts!!!

No it’s true chevys blow but I also own a couple Chevys so what do I know

It’s gets a lot of attention but yeah it’s just a truck. My Buick Grand National and my 83 square body don’t get near the looks,waves or compliments that the obs does. Still it’s just a truck

That is correct I’ve had a few people I know buy from out there and the cars and trucks are free of rust unlike New England where I live

@@notchback93 I know the pain, grew up in Ohio south of Cleveland but moved west since 90. I've found and sent a dozen vehicles back for family, still see stamping numbers on underside parts. Latest find was 95 F-350 4wd 460 w manual Z5

Hail satan

I would only be interested in a crew cab but I’m sure you’ll sell it

Only if you ask me nicely