FULL Rebuild on a 7.3L Powerstroke: An Iconic Workhorse Resurrected

Follow along for a look inside the full rebuilding process on this 7.3L Ford Powerstroke. Resurrecting an iconic engine with a cool backstory... From teardown, to machine work, to assembling this beauty with some awesome upgrades. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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[Charlielizard]

What a testament to you and your shop. Having a Cummins mechanical engineer come to you for a rebuild. Goes to show what honesty, integrity, dedication, and hard work will get you. A wish is that every mechanic across the country was half as competent and customer oriented as you all. Hat is off to you and your crew of outstanding people. 💪

[WittedJewel]

As an owner of a 7.3 with 471k on the original engine I’ve been waiting on this one for a while and it did not disappoint. I am so tempted to eventually one day send my 7.3 from Tennessee to Utah to have Dave rebuild it. I really don’t trust anyone else

[pmichaelhayes]

Dave that really says something when a Mechanical Engineer from Cummins wants you to rebuild him a Power Stroke 7.3. I think that is about the biggest compliment you can get in the engine rebuilding field! Congratulations! Keep on doing what you do best, making cool stuff cooler!

[jdub]

My grandfather who was the sole owner of his 1999 7.3L handed it down to me 5 years ago. At the time I had a work vehicle so didn't have to drive it much. I've put about 30k miles on it over the past 5 years and it now sits at 133k miles. He passed away last week, and it's all I have left of him now. Hope to be able to keep it forever and have something like this done some day to make it all nice and shiny again!

[hutchinson]

Regardless of what type of engine it is, either gas or diesel, we definitely need more long videos like this.

I love seeing all the work that goes into putting an engine together.

[maxwellbricks]

Just imagine having a shop like this in your neighborhood? That would be amazing.

[clementphilipsen]

As an original owner of a 03 7.3 with 264, 0000 miles I am super excited to see your team build this motor.

[josephsouza]

As a diesel mechanic for 50 yrs [retired] worked on class 8 tractor and construction equipment, was totally impressed on your shop, mechanics/techs and procedures! Keep up the great work.EPA killed the diesel engine!

[markshaw]

As a GM guy and mechanic I'm not afraid to say it, 7.3 was the best diesel setup Ford ever had in their trucks! Heck of a motor!! Much respect for the setup!!

[mikep]

I worked at Navistar, being a Millwright I took care of the Molding unit that poured iron for the 7.3

[KingEdwardA]

Appreciate you listening to the comments David, longer videos for the gear heads is always good lmao

[Ascotman]

Bill Hewitt of Powerstroke Help would be proud! RISP Bill.

[cavemanjoe]

My 2000 7.3 has over 430, 000 miles on it, and still starts every time, and runs strong.

[incognito]

I Love my 01 f250. 7.3 with a Zf6 Manual tranny. My truck is never down like my friends with newer trucks 360K on the odometer still running strong

[jeppavek]

Love this, your analogy about EGR is spot on. In the event you want another interesting rebuild... I run an 08 6.4l crew cab long bed F350. I currently have over 450, 000 miles on the clock. Ford tech, 30+ years experience, shop owner. No one believes me on the mileage, but I have pulled up the STARS info. It has had two motors, last one at around 80, 000 miles. This truck has been utterly bulletproof, despite the ham fisted repairs made prior to my acquiring it, which I have rectified in between loads running RV's cross country. You couldn't give me another truck. Love what you did here, Dave!

[westrotter]

The ole 7.3 was a very good engine. I had 2. No complaints. They reminded me of the 3208 Cat engine but better. The 7.3 has loads of possibilities with the right stuff and mechanics like Dave has.

[hahhahahhahaah]

I have waited since the day you asked if we wanted a video on this. Thank you Dave, will bust out some popcorn for this one.

[williamleonardo]

You guys are a very over-the-top good repair facility I am a heavy equipment mechanic for 45 years and I watch your channel religiously Dave you are the king God bless you my friend you and your staff and your boys proud to see what you guys do made in America

[qcan]

Dave. Just a little tech info since you seem to enjoy learning new things. Shot peening has little to no stress relief effects. Stress relief is primarily accomplished through heat treatment.

Shot peening is primarily for increasing fatigue strength. It creates a compressive layer on the surface of the part that helps to prevent crack propagation. Cracks form and propagate under tension so the compressive layer helps to cancel out a portion of the tensile stress.

Thanks for all the great content.

[azjohn]

Yes! Finally! The best engine Ford put in a truck!