F250 motor swap, 7.3 diesel

[dieselcrawler]

I want to follow this too.

You're alowd... the more the merrier!

Where in east OH you from?

I'm frustrated with how slow this is moving along... too many other things needing done... gonna take time.

 

[buickanddeere]

is a 17 year old truck worth that kind of investment? Was it already a diesel ?

 

[dieselcrawler]

Factory 7.3 powerstroke and manual trans... I will only have about a grand in it plus my time.

 

[ovrszd]

is a 17 year old truck worth that kind of investment? Was it already a diesel ?

Don't be a doubter...

 

[showcattle]

Where in east OH you from? I'm frustrated with how slow this is moving along... too many other things needing done... gonna take time.

About 40 mins from Wheeling.

 

[wmonroe]

This is what is referred to as the DIY intake/6637 filter on the diesel forum (powerstroke.org if you want to know where else I hang out) I stole the idea from. It's as simple as removing the stock air box, slipping a piece of 4" exhaust pipe in the tube, and sticking the new filter on the pipe. Takes about 15 minutes if you take your time and drink a beer. Early '99 style http://s699.photobucket.com/user/wv... Uploads/20140313_101637_zpsnn9c8mey.jpg.html Late '99-'03 style... note that the filter sits more square with the battery and fender. Also, the 4" pipe only needs to be 3" long, not 6". http://s699.photobucket.com/user/wv...oads/2015-01-16 11.49.37_zps66qlidak.jpg.html Filter number is -6637 depending on brand. Ultimately they are made by Baldwin, so just find the cheapest version, $25 (online, multiple filter purchase) to $45 (single, local parts store)

A BHAF! I had one on my last truck, 1997 from a different make but had the same filter n

 

[2458n]

Thanks I am along for the ride also. All ready swapped a 7.3 {non-turbo} in a 4 wheel drive dump truck. Now living with a 1996 7.3 that has the fuel leak up in the top that runs out the bottom of trans. I am in Ohio also (Dayton). I would think you could have found a lower mileage unit to work with. First 7.3 came with complete well wrecked welders truck. He got a insurance check and sold me the truck as is for 500.00. A wrecking yard around here has been saving them from school buses. Low miles as they are spending your money. Followed the build on your bosses truck and know your ability to fab stuff.

 

[dhagood]

is a 17 year old truck worth that kind of investment? Was it already a diesel ?

a new diesel 3/4 ton pickup is well over $50,000 these days. a 7.3 doesn't make nearly that much power, but will run for a long time. i've got a 97 F250 myself and my truck will run at least as long as i will.

 

[dieselcrawler]

I cleaned up the compressor housing parts on my lunch break at work today. Not likely to get much done in the next few days due to family obligations.

 

[newbury]

Please pardon a brief thread hi-jack, but it seems this thread has all the 7.3 eyes here.

I'm in Alexandria, Virginia.
I just found flaking rust on the lower front of my 2002 7.3 (150K miles) oil pan. The truck is basically stock and I plan on keeping it that way.Replacing the oil pan looks like it might be $2K to $3K to get it done correctly. From my reading it involves removing the engine and turning it upside down for the gasket to seal properly. I don't have the tools, space, or knowledge to do it.
If I was down in Mississippi I'd have the space, and maybe the tools, but still not the knowledge.

I'm looking for suggestions on what else I should be looking at to have done at the same time. Money is always tight, so I don't want to guild the lily, but I don't want to get all this done and have something else fail.

I'm thinking there will only be a few things so hopefully this thread aside will be brief.

Serpentine belt? Upgrade the turbo? Better replacement oil pan?