Yeah, the floating steering wheel is what did it for me, LOL!

The steering wheel means the previous owner was short and used it as a grab handle lol.

@@jessepitt Ha Ha, I'll bet you're right!

I want one❤❤❤❤

The key to that is they didn’t know it ran when they bought it for $500…this deal could have just as easily (and FAR more likely) have gone the other way and ended up with the truck having holes in pistons, a bad trans and badly worn out engine, etc, etc…usually when you pay 10% or less of what a vehicle is usually worth it’s because the person selling it doesn’t have the time and or means to mess with it…it may be a minor fix, or it may be major. But anyone going around buying the cheapest non-running diesel trucks out there assuming it’s always gonna be a minor thing just because “diesels run forever” is gonna get burned sooner rather than later…the only big question is can you afford to get burned?

Well, my buddy ran into it, I don't usually find deals that good.

Yeah, it's turning out to be in much better shape than we had anticipated.

Thanks for the tips! I've been checking out your channel too. Really good content! Subscribed!

@@ProjectTimeGarage right on! I subscribed to you as well!

@@The73Garage , I'll be over to sub you channel pretty soon too. I'm just starting to learn about ford diesels , looking like it's gonna be the hard way ! LOL, I just bought a 2004 F 250 6.0 Ran good for about three days , now it looks like FICM trouble . WE'LL see what happens after I get that replaced ! Finger , eyes and legs crossed !

On these I always dump the fuel bowl and pour in ATF before trying to start, it lubes up the injectors good. Ive came across many with bad fuel pumps and clogged tanks/lines/bad selector valves all sorts of stupid stuff for no starts. Also always keep a spare CPS on hand. I don't use apple stuff but I have the BASF OBDII adapter and several programs as well as the nexiq usb link setup. I keep a cheap inline fuel pump on hand to plumb into the fuel bowl bypassing the onboard pump/tank when dealing with no start without smoke.

Great info. Thanks man!!

Good info!

Me too.

Crazy thing is that my buddy owned it for almost a year before we finally even looked at it.

I know, right?

I'm betting there will be a lot more on this truck.

Guess what. Just started another video, which will be the beginning of the series. Stay tuned!

im about to upload a F-350 7.3 Powerstroke Rescue Video on a pretty ruff truck! Finishing the editing currently! Check it out!

Thanks!

My thoughts exactly

Sure hard to beat them.

Thank you and welcome to the channel!

Well, to be fair, I didn't find one either - this is my buddy's find. He's the lucky one - I just get to work on it, lol!

Yep, I've seen it a ton of times myself.

Seriously considering it.

@@ProjectTimeGarageI’d like to see more on this truck. I bought an early 99 a few months ago

@@miatika I have a whole series of videos on it already. More filming is in process now, too.

He's my "Yes" man.

Damn, you scored too!!

Ive had mine for 15 years and alot of miles. Those pedals tend to go bad anyways.

Thanks!

Probably should have, but it's getting a starter anyway.

Cool, thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!!

Yeah, it was a good deal. So far we're at 8K spent on it.

Yeah the south is nice, but the desert is WAY better - except for interiors.

Thank you sir.

Yeah, technology changes a lot doesn't it?

Me too!

Yep, maintenance is the key.

There is a whole series on it. More videos added almost every week. kzfaq.info/sun/PLXuXP0jVIkIai0kSzxDf1A-PLDgyhcn9y

And some bad sensors probably

Yeah, we added about a half gallon. I think the reason it was at the shop in the first place was for the MASSIVE oil leak at the dipstick tube. My guess is that the shop went by the Mitchell service book hour and quoted the dude a fortune to fix it. Instead, he just abandonded it.

@@ProjectTimeGarage yes because they claim you have to pull engine ro fix it. If your oil pan starts to leak alot you WILL have to pull engine. 7.3 has no oil pan gasket,its all RTV.

Good info - I think we'll go ahead and put some insulation on these. Thanks!!

Ive had mine 15 years and it came loose at the fitting.

Good info, thanks!

Good info, thanks.

Awesome! The app is really handy.

Good info - Thanks!!

Great info, thanks!!

Even better, we just replaced them - All of the solenoids were worn WAY beyond spec, so they were tired to say the least. Check out the rest of the video series on this truck.

Good info, thanks!!

Pretty much unicorns everywhere

Yep!

Good tip on the garden hose. Injectors, ICP, IPR, etc. are now done, everything else is in line to get replaced.

Mine Ruptured once,I still had 10 miles to make it home at 3 in the morning. Miracle the pump never locked up but I had very little brakes and no powersteering

Thanks!!

I appreciate that info. Yeah, he got a good deal, no doubt. Wish I could stumble across stuff like that. I do find good deals, but dang, not like that!

@@ProjectTimeGarage yeah I'd definitely say its the deal of a century! Hopefully he can make it into an awesome truck. I was a little hesitant on getting an early 99 at first because I had an 01 7.3 for 3 years that I absolutely loved. But I dont regret buying an early 99. Most of the later parts swap right over anyways so its not too bad.

That is correct, all 98 builds were an “early 99, and 01/99 later were “late 99s” with the badges moved to the door

@@Colinpnewbrey, my 1999 F-350 was built 12/98 and it’s considered a late 99. It doesn’t have the fender badge but it does have the door badge. It was a transition truck for sure because it has the early 99 sized rotors and straight end passenger side high pressure line but it has the late 99 turbo and spider size from the factory. So my guess is it was a very early production late 99.

Good info, I appreciate you sharing it.

A bluetooth adapter - You can get it on Amazon: amzn.to/3Q2F2yZ - It works for OBS too.

For some reason, the IDI trucks don't bring as much. Personally I love them, especially that 6.9 turbo truck.

There is a oil leak where the dipstick goes into the oil pan (common for these). The ford service manual says the engine must be removed to fix it. My guess is the shop quoted him a huge amount of labor to fix the truck, and he just walked away from it. Of course, nowadays there are several companies that make repair kits for this problem. In fact, i have a video fixing the problem on this truck.

@@ProjectTimeGarage Thanks for that info. Learn a lot from you . Keep up the great work. Again, Thanks

Good info, thanks!!

Ok!

He really did.

Yeah, me too. My buddy found this one.

Story of my life, lol. Right in between.

Nice!

All good, runs fine now.

If you're talking about the ForSCAN app, I don't see it available in the store anymore either. Since I've previously downloaded it, I can re-download it on devices. You can get the Windows app from them too. Also, if you're just wanting to see information without having bi-directional control, you can download the TorquePro app. Once you get it installed, you can add the predefined PIDs for Ford Powerstroke. That'll let you see everything as well. Plus it looks nifty.

Most likely cracked a ring land

Fuel bowl was full, HPOP was not.

Yep, I also have a late 03 6.0 truck.

I'm sorry lol the 6.0 were the worst diesel engine Ford ever put between the finders

Yep, same as mine.

My 7.3 has the 4r100 and the dealership told me to run Mercon V since that's the latest version of Mercon. By the way, do not use Mercon LV, it's different stuff.

@@ProjectTimeGarage alright sounds good to me the ex had its trans rebuilt at 275k and its at 345k now so i can assume after the trans rebuild it had nercon 5 put in it anyway just not enough it appears

@@ryancollins3227 Yeah, as I understand it, Mercon V replaces all older versions of Mercon.

Good info, thanks!

Good stuff right there.

I have a video on it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNNgaLOiuZeceXk.html

Thanks!

Man, that's what I LOVE about the KZfaq community. So many people with so much knowledge. Great info and thanks so much for sharing it!!

@@ProjectTimeGarage not a problem man keep up the great work. You just need a little less ford content lol

@@pinstripingbybear. LOL I have a TON of other content - Datsun, Nissan, Chrysler. I think I may be a car hoarder.....

@@ProjectTimeGarage i now understand its because there are more Chevys still on the road and running good you have to work on the hoard lol... If you ever need paint or art information hit me up on Insta

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Worth the money for sure. At this point, he's WAY WAY WAY down the rabbit hole with it. Check out the other videos I have on it. It's come a long way. Hell, it's actually getting to be a nice truck.

Thanks for the info!

LOL I alread tried that - he said no.

LOL, too bad it's my buddy's truck.

@@ProjectTimeGarage hey if you come across a good diesel that’s a good price I would come pay for it from Oregon and drive it back like I said even a first gen dodge or like a 97 f350 costs upward of 15 grand with four five hundred thousand on it and I won’t do that

It's a Ranch Hand bumper. I think, all of them look basically the same.

The trans was way down on fluid. After we topped off, it shifts nice now. I have more videos driving the truck, check them out.

Yes sir, that's a fact. I've had duds and wins, and many of both. The think with these HEUI injected engines is that too many people don't take the time to understand how they work and end up either giving up on them, or spraying ether at them.

Right place, wrong time, lol!

Thanks!!

Well, I do know that the factory tire size is about 34" tall. That being said, there's very little offset to the factory wheels and the factory tires aren't very wide. I know for a fact that wider 35's will rub when turning, plus there's not much fender gap. I have pictures of my '03 F350 with 35x14.50x20 (just before doing my leveling kit) and it didn't look good in the front. I would say to be safe maybe 33x12.50 or so would be a safe bet.

@@ProjectTimeGarage thanks for the reply I've been leaning in that direction and wanted some reliable info from someone who deals with these trucks on a regular basis I appreciate your help I think I might try the Yokohama geolander Mt 305/70R16 it is supposed to measure 33.1 high and 12.4 wide

35”-12.5 clears with a front leveling spring which does not affect handling.

@@jessepitt I've talked to some different friends and they say if you drive on uneven ground like I have at our hunting property I will have trouble going that big alot of articulation for my truck because of the weight my cousin has a Tacoma and just bounces everywhere lol I don't want any rub I do like a full wheel well I think it looks good but I want full motion and kinda want to leave it stock and I found the tires I think I want the Firestone destination Mt 285/75/16 measurements are 33.1/11.3 and a good American made tire. I appreciate your help though and who knows I may consider it so thanks

@@Popeye85 I worked for a power line clearing company that ran a fleet of F-350 crew cabs. We each towed an ASV 4810 positrac with a massive mower deck. They were at least 10k and a big trailer to haul them. All the trucks had leveling only and 35s. They worked and articulated really well considering the weight we were hauling on power line access roads. I think the only modification to the wheel well was a slight trim to the front bumper corner. Not even noticeable.

Good oil, decent fuel.

Just for KZfaq

He did something

Yeah, late 99

@@ProjectTimeGarage These 99 Models Are Great! I Also Drive A Late 99 F150 Lariat That My Grandpa Used To Drive, And It’s An Amazing Truck! (Spark Plug Problem Got Permanently Fixed) These Trucks Even Got 1st Place For Best Used Ford Models!

Good info, thanks!

That May have been the problem. Home run!!

Transmission was low on fluid. It's good now.

Thanks for the info. I also have a 2003 with the 6.0

2003.5 was the cutoff for 7.3/6.0 switch. So u can have an " 2003" year date with either. Just fyi. Also the early 99 side gender badge isn't always 100% acurate for determining e'99 from l'99....I had an early 99 with fender badge even tho it was an 'early'. The intake spider is the easiest way to visually see which one you have. Intake spider is smaller on e99, and doesn't have an air intake heater on the front of it, not the relay for it(2nd relay next to glow plug relay on top of pass valve cover). E99 is a smaller got no but has a 'better' ('wicked wheel') in it=louder turbo😊😊. Wish I could find a deal like that, I thought $1000 was really good for my 2000 xl eclb 7.3 zf6, 2wd only, western NY(rusty) former construction company truck(a lot of idle hrs) that had like 250I on it.

Who let the dogs out???

I know. Dude is crazy lucky.

I know, right?

@@ProjectTimeGarage here the box is a like 1500$ alone

Mmm, I don't know about that. Fully 99% of people say otherwise.

The ole 7.3 is a beast.

Who is Paul?

Yeah, beyond a good deal - It's my buddy's though. He stole it.

We didn't. Probably should have, though.