Coast Resorts Open Roads Forum: Who’s still using a 7.3 diesel truck

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Topic: Who’s still using a 7.3 diesel truck

Posted By: Americamper on 03/13/21 08:07pm

I should have been able to at least figure out the AIS. By the way I have 2000 F250 7.3 163K Been hauling a Northstar Laredo very well since 2008. Truck is built to F350 spec, came with camper package. Made four trips out west from AL. plus many trips on the east coast. Had two water pumps one glow plug relay and one overdrive actuator.

2000 F250 Superduty 7.3 SB SRW, E rated Michelins, Torklifts, fastguns,2004 Northstar Laredo, , Ducati Hypermotard 1100, KTM 250XC

Posted By: Marcela on 03/14/21 11:53am

Americamper wrote:

Re the water pump, there is a lot of casting material in the coolant passages of the engine that eats the seal or bearings. I had one go out about 60k miles, put a coolant filter on with the new pump. After a period changed the filter, the stuff that came out of the filter was beyond my expectations.

Posted By: mellow on 03/15/21 10:41am

Others are reporting that switching over to Triax 5w40 oil helps to quiet down the HEUI system, I will be switching over to it next weekend if I get a chance, also installing a fumoto drain while at it. That should cure my weeping drain plug issue.

2002 F-350 7.3 Lariat 4x4 DRW ZF6
2008 Lance 1191 - 220w of solar - Bring on the sun!

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