What kind of parts are they selling you? A hole and a crack? How did that get past inspection? Dig the Milwaukee combo dead blow mallet/impact screw gun. Very useful tool! Black tools you can fry an egg on. At least things went back together nicely. Wish I could help on the smoke. Can you set the injectors to stock with your chip or replace the factory chip? My brother has a three position chip in his 1997 F250 7.3 liter PSD. Stock, +50, +150 HP. I'm not really a big proponent of pumping up those engines but the 7.3 is probably the toughest engine to do it to. Well. best wishes and now to your next video. Catching up on what sort of trouble you two have been in and out of. Take care...
Great comments you're leaving! Our current 6 position chip does not have a back to stock option, would need to pull it to get back to stock, but the F-550 ECM is heavily de-rated for fleet drivers, I can't go back to that. We do have a new chip coming that can go back to stock and can be updated with new code via USB - That will be very telling.
To say nothing of the battery powered drill hammer! My late father the gas turbine engineer is rolling over in his grave! If there is one thing that he drilled into my head is to use the proper tool. (If you have the proper tool!)
Why is it when I run a search on all the comments you've made on our videos they are always in negative tone? It is not a Drill nor a Hammer, The Milwaukee 2653 is a 1/4 Impact Driver with 3 torque settings. As you can see in the video I was set to #1 which is 200 in-lbs or 16.6 ft-lbs - I later used a torque wrench to set the torque to the required 18-30 ft-lbs. This was cut from the video you saw to keep it short and light. I hope you find these videos entertaining and that you find happiness.
Before this video if my turbo was blown I'd would have said, oh crap there goes 2 grand. After watching this video I think I would give it a go to just replace the thing myself. If I got a rebuilt or new turbo it looks even easier.
Thanks! It's great to hear such comments, I've had similar remarks on videos with varying topics and I'm glad to inspire others to let go of the fear that keeps you from doing whatever and give it a shot. In my experience, you usually can't break it much worse than it is already and if you do, you'll learn something in the process and do better next time. Point and Case, this video on reflowing a 48pin QFN chip in our solar charge controller... ruclips.net/video/7RdbXw5mJsA/видео.html
Everlanders you’re video on automating your fridge fans was super helpful. Especially the use of “stacked” if and else statements. I currently have an arduino MEGA sitting on my desk that talks to the BLYNK app. Been tinkering with code for my future build... Your vid was a huge help.
Don't know about Overlanding, but we spent a couple years in Mex cruising on our sailboat. The definition of "cruising" is "working on your boat in exotic places". This looks similar.
Hi Anthony, Just another follower here. I don't think that is such a good idea. It comes down to a Safety issue in my mind. This is on the web for all to see. Not everyone is honest. So the honest man must also consider that there are dishonest viewers also. Think of it this way. Why would you show a thief what is in the safe? Perhaps Jason could do a video on what "He Thinks is the Ultimate Overlander Tool Kit" That would be pretty cool. Much of that would depend upon your Rig and where you plan to go. However, if an Overlander amasses all the tools required for all the possible things that could go wrong, I am sure it would be enormous. The best Took Kit is your Brain and a few rolls of Canadian Hockey Tape. So nice of Jason and Kara not to hide all the bumps in the road that they and Beasty encounter. I never knew a more resourceful person. I know I'm watching this channel because of Everlanders drive and ability to overcome whatever heartaches they experience.
Great job, not many people would try and change a turbo or try to rebuild a turbo. As you see there is not much to a turbo. Critical part of rebuilding a turbo is the mechanical oil seals. You don’t want oil in the inlet side. You did a great job. Before I retired I was a heavy duty mechanic with specialized in Detroit, Cummins and Cat Diesel engines. Your black smoke is from not enough air for the amount of fuel injecting into the cylinders. Check for dirty air filter or restrictions in the air intake system. Next check your air to air charge cooler for leaks. Check and tighten the hose clamps and rubber hoses going to and from the air to air charge cooler. Have you had or done a scan for any engine codes. You also could have a problem with over fueling by one injector. Most likely a dirty air filter is the problem. There are a few great 7.3 engine forums on the internet that have a ton of information on the 7.3 engine. Don’t know how you could drive with those exhaust pipes leaking. Very bad design. Hope you guys can get back on the road soon. Stay safe.
Thanks for the suggestions Craig, I've been chasing this issue for several months. These are some of the things I've tried that relate to your comment. I have the big Donaldson 6673 filter which should be in good shape. A few months ago we were climbing a mountain pass and it was smoking really good, and it had just rained hard for an hour, so I pulled the filter and ran it wide open for a few kilometers. It made no appreciable difference. To check for leaks in the CAC system I built a pressure test cap and pressurized the whole intake. It did leak down slowly, seemingly past the rings, but otherwise okay, I have scanned for codes, nothing interesting, Another Channel member suggested an Injector Buzz test which I have done this morning and uploaded here: ruclips.net/video/drvHzuHO2fk/видео.html Here is an extended version of that smoking exhaust video, some engine vitals are shown in the gauges also. ruclips.net/video/4lc4hS2oQ6g/видео.html
@@Everlanders I see by the video your at 2000m. Does the engine smoke on acceleration when your at sea level? your getting good boost pressure but i see with low boost pressure it smokes pretty badly on acceleration. Once you back your foot off the throttle it clears up and runs clean.Which suggest the injectors are working fine as they are suppose to. Now if the black smoke never stopped smoking we would have a different problem. So watching your video with the gauges at the same time suggest that you have air fuel ratio problem. Does the engine smoke on eceleration at sea level? From quick googling you have a BARO sensor that monitor air pressure (barometric sensor) it could be out of range.When was the last time you had your ERG removed and cleaned? The ecu is not getting an accurate reading of how much air or air pressure going into the engine. Your telling the engine i want to go faster. The computer gives the injectors full fuel because the ecu is getting a false reading thinking that there is lots of air boost in the cylinders. In reality there is not enough air boost pressure for the amount of fuel being delivered. Hence the black smoke until the air fuel mixture equalizes. Thats why when you are cruising at 80 kmh your foot is not pushing the throttle to the floor and you have no smoke. The air /fuel ratio is good. If this problem only happens when you are in high altitude the BARO sensor maybe out of calibration. normally the ecu won't let you have full fuel until the boost pressure is in range for the TPS (Throttle position sensor). the ecu might not be seeing proper voltage from the TPS sensor (Fuel pedal). I'm not very familiar with the power stroke engine, but would say you have a sensor not reading properly. Causing you to smoke on acceleration. Googling your power stroke smoking issue online seems a lot of people have had this issue with no solution being discussed. You have a sensor that is in range of it's parameters so it won't set off an engine code, But is giving inaccurate readings while in it's operating parameters. i will talk to my cousin he has a 01 7.3 power stroke. see if he has heard any issues with black smoke. good luck.. Craig
@@Everlanders I've been reading most comments to this point. But if it is just the tune, then you would have had this problem from the start of that tune. Barring an injector issue discussed in other comments previous. I would agree with Craig that you likely have a sensor calibration issue. That would throw off the mixture. Check the temperature sensors are within their tolerance. The first one to check is the exhaust temperature sensor (Oxygen sensor). Not sure about how you would check a pressure sensor, if it indeed checks pressure directly, not via indirect means. Check that the sensors are clean, if there is buildup of crud/soot on them it could affect their readings. You likely have some electronics cleaner in your toolbox. Even give the throttle position sensor a cleaning. I would suggest some injector cleaner, but I know my 6.4L diesel F350 says no, that it will hurt the high pressure fuel pump which relies on the fuel for lubrication. That reminds me of another possibility, high pressure fuel regulator not working correctly, but I doubt that is the issue for you. P.S. I'm still waiting for my D1-minis (I learned about them from you) so I can play... I love your videos. I hope you can get back on the road again soon. I am stuck at home in Vancouver...
Hello J&K, Still slowly catching up. It appears that you are well covered with your followers for any problems you may have. A Big Thanks to Craig McKenzie and Steve Johnson for following Beasty and helping keep her/him on the road. They are a Valuable Accessory to have when Beasty starts to Hiccup. I remember Dexter Road and the fuel tank air filter clog. That was Nuts!! You are such a Swiss Army Knife. A Leatherman stands no chance. Great Informative Video. Guess I'm a Mechanical kind of guy. PS, I've seen school buses blow much more smoke than that. Whats a little smoke. Good Job.
Holly Sh...."your can do" and calm attitude while rebuilding your turbo was amazing. I think after 2 months in Mexico, with lost delivery parts and poor part casting quality I would have gone full Ken Miles on the situation! Hope you can get back to Canada where the black sockets work just fine! lol
I'd gone through the five stages of "not getting a turbo" and was fully in the acceptance by this point. We still have a glint of hope that we can still go South in a month or so... Otherwise, this spells the end of the trip. 😠
I thought I was a handyman before I saw your videos. Guess I have some work to do. Sorry to hear about the part distributor issue. As a manufacturer, I would definitely want to know if one of my distributors treated a customer badly. Maybe you should send them an email. They, hopefully, value their reputation more than the distributor does. At a minimum, they need to evaluate their quality inspection process, so a part like this does not leave the plant. Lets gear up the American foundries and make these parts ourselves. "Make in America"
Love the video! Strong work in hot conditions! If you ever need, have stuff shipped to us and we can re-ship with DHL! Our German friends do it for us..least we can do is pass it along!
One thing that may help your A/C is to shut off the water to the heater core- a fancy up grade is to add in the heater valve from I believe a 97 explorer. - The trick is to plumb it so that it cuts the hot water off when you have it set to max, but allows the flow at other times so you still have heated defrost with the ax to cut humidity and clear the glass quickly. The mid should get you about 10° (f) cooler air out of the ducts .- I would have made this mod on our f-250, but it was totaled before I got around to doing it. There are RUclips videos of this mod. Also Diesel ORings site has a mods page if you haven’t already found him. Cheers
I have a similar problem with my 7.3 RV. It could be the tune, but really your rig must weigh 13k. 15 lbs of boost sounds really low. You need 25-30 to keep the EGT's and smoke down with that load. I did the entire Banks Power Pack with intercooler and impeller wheel. It helped, but it still smoked under acceleration. The power and the mileage were the real reason why I did it. I still have stock injectors, by the way. BD Diesel has a turbo upgrade that's a small step up from stock that solved my issue especially at high elevation. Now I love my 7.3. Since your Canadian and they're Canadian there can be a Canadian connection going on. Maybe they'll throw one in for the show. Love your Rig.
Yeah, we're at 2000 meters elevation here so that maybe contributing to low boost numbers, but a bigger turbo with more flow should round out the upgrades nicely!
Great Video, Like the true story angle, I am supprise you were able to get the parts being on vacation. Congrads on the good job, Injection & smoke issues are common on these engines. Some people are having success with chip replacement for performance only do not worry about smoke no chip is programmed to stop smoke only performance.
Hi there. Glad you are well, nice video, but just only shy of the ones showing the neat places y’all visit. I missed the hand, probably could have been helpful for you Jason. :) Look into sticking injectors. Have fun Russ.
That V8 Turbo Diesel sound... Amazing!! Sad thing we don´t get those big diesel trucks here in Europe. Your tune seems a little aggressive. Should go more conservative with the fueling.
Great work! Now enjoy the boost. My son and I did the same job a few months ago on my 2002 F350. If you’re not adding motor oil I would guess it’s your tunes causing the smoke.
My 8000lb van is stock with no tunes and smokes like that when the air density (temperature and elevation) is too low. Tooling around Colorado above 6000ft it smokes just like yours when the the temperature is above 60F. Above 8000 and 50F same smoke. In Minnesota at any temperature there is no smoke. I have to keep an eye on EGT over the passes on the freeway in Colorado.
Dang ! What is there that you can't do ? Hatchet hammer and a hot $2 dollar pistol , Surprised you couldn't find a different distributor to ship the turbo DHL . Oh well Nice vid , great Job ! ~peace~
@@Everlanders My only other thought would have been , KC drop ships to (you pick the location and then from there arrange DHL) but i'm sure that is over complicated ~peace~
Black smoke would usually be overfeuling or like you said the chip is a little too hot. If the smoke is ever white or grey, you are burning oil. Typically with the standard transmission option, they tend to lug a little more thus making more smoke. Overall, its a 7.3, and from running mine for the last 110,000, and a total of 222,500 they just keep running.
Darn i have all that stuff i pulled off my truck with little miles on it. I could of shipped DHL. Have the uppipes and the cast part without hole :). Also a KC300X.
Enjoyed the video as always. Maybe I missed it, but did the new fan clutch solve your AC issue at idle? Assuming your AC worked well at high ambients previously and is otherwise cooling well going down the road, fan clutch may be the cause. When clutch is engaged fan noise it loud, I can hear mine over my Cummins diesel running down the road when it engages. I would think you could hear it accelerating from a stop when it is engaged. AC systems also typically have a high pressure cut-off switch, disengaging the compressor, to protect the system. At idle if there is insufficient heat transfer from the condenser then system pressure may be high enough to trip switch. Possibly switch is out of spec, though that is a low probability. It is also possible the system is undersized for necessary heat transfer in high ambient due to poor design, or because of airflow blocked from accessories like a winch for example. Your brothers on a Ford forum could answer that. I know you will figure it out, keep us posted.
Thanks for the great comment... Not 100% sure on the AC yet - The old clutch was ceased and the bearing hanging out the back, so it's good it was changed. A Ford Tech chimed in and pointed out that our fiberglass body kit doesn't have a shroud between the AC condenser and the radiator. As such the fan is pulling through the Rad, but not necessarily the condenser. Making something out of cardboard or chloroplast is the next test - if that doesn't work, I'm going to bypass the heater core
Black smoke is very likely too much fuel. If it was engine oil, you would probably notice oil consumption. Check out Banks Power channel, they explain in miniscule details the principles of making power with a diesel. Highly recommend.
The fuel to air is off for sure... I need to get our boost pressures up somehow... Unfortunately, access to the KC Turbo is difficult/expensive down here.
The mention of your tools brings up a good point. Would you mind doing a video on all the tools you carry with you? I’m sure its well thought out and fairly comprehensive while being compact. I was also wondering what socket/wrench set you had in the case (hot black ones lol). Great video as always. Thank you.
How is that turn down tip working out? I dont like how close to the shock my exhaust is and I was considering a turn down but concerned with exhaust making its way into the cabin when not moving.
Hey there big fan, I have a 2000 f550 4x4 crew cab 7.3 and wanted to know what your RPM's are at around 75 mph with the full sized tires. Have you regeared? I am looking at either regearing the spicer 135 and front axle or some creative options off the transmission. Let me know and thanks for the videos!
This will depend largely on the gear ratio of the differential and the transmission you have, we use a zf6 manual transmission, you can see my gear ratios and RPMs easily plotted using this calculator: apx6u.app.goo.gl/weUk
@@Everlanders Huge help, I have the 4R100 with a final gear ratio of .71. My diffs are 4.88 as well. So you decided to stick with the stock diff ratios and go with large tires to bring down the RPM's. What kind of kilometer/liter are you getting around 120 km/h? Also would still love to circle back on if you have a cad model for a crew cab version of what you have? Thanks so much Phillip
Hey! I'm a Canadian 7.3 fanatic too but my question is how did you manage to align the "babies butt" y-pipe to turbo? I failed today st getting mine to align and nearly burnt my truck to the ground with firewall fire lmfao. But seriously curious if you got any tips as you recently performed it
The bellowed up pipes made it very easy, I attached it loosely to the turbo and then connected the other end to the manifolds, then tightened it all down. I remember it being very hard to do with the original style.
My Goodness , I `ve got alot of Video`s to catch up on ,I`m a new subscriber . But what is your back ground , You kind of Do alot of Your Build your self . Did you create Your Drawings for your Build your self. You rebuild your Rig when most of the world is in lock down , Well some are, \:-))) I really enjoy your mod works, The solor racks, are Just Cool.
Adjust the vaste gate arm to a higher boost, to lover the black smoke. Skip the fan clutch and convert to a electric fan. Benifit is more power, lover cumpsiontion 👍
The wastegate solenoid isn't being triggered, further proven by disconnecting it. And while I considered electric fans, the power has to come from somewhere, either from the belt or from the alternator, So while it would give you more power in a drag race situation, the overall power consumption would be the same. #firstlawofthermodynamics
If it was oil burning it would be grey colour, black is 100% overfuel. If you have the ability to modify the boost level then just increase it a touch and the excess soot should die down.
No... But I later solved the problem by removing the shim behind the worn A/C clutch. I've been trying to find a replacement clutch down here, but no luck so far.
@@Everlanders I have the same problem on my Ford and was told that the condenser is freezing up when I'm at highway speeds which makes sense as it works fine around town. I can ship you anything you need via DHL
I doubt that it's freezing, to pull the shim, key on engine off, AC on to engage the clutch, 8mm bolt on the center. Switch off the ignition and slip the front of the clutch off... My washer shim was stuck inside the front of the clutch I pulled off, not on the compressor, pulled out the washer and reassembled and reverse order... Thanks for the offer of shipping, the trouble is actually getting a shipping address, combined with 30 to 40% import tax...
No Hockey Tape? I know that you are up against it, being thousands of miles from home during a World Wide pandemic, but that is still no reason to flat rate a proper Canadian repair! 😎
So what comments can you make about traveling in Mexico at the moment? Does Mexico let people travel freely now- especially tourists? Do you think there would be a problem if somebody came down right now to travel for 6 months? Thanks.
Nobody is traveling freely... "Deputy Health Minister Hugo López-Gatell presented a map at Friday [May 29th] morning’s presidential press conference that showed that the risk of Covid-19 infection has been deemed to be at the maximum level in 31 of Mexico’s 32 federal entities." mexiconewsdaily.com/news/coronavirus/mexico-painted-red-on-new-stoplight-map/ Further, I assume you're American... and thus I don't think you would be allowed over the border... "The United States and Mexico entered a joint initiative March 21 restricting non-essential travel along the U.S.-Mexico land border to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, according to the State Department. Non-essential travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature." www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-travel-restrictions.html Other travelers we've spoken with have had problems getting into and sometimes through small towns and cities citing Police barricades requiring a doctor's note of clean health to enter.
Jason The tuning is probably a big part of the problem and the high attitude is not helping! As you know the 7.3 are lazy of the bottom (slow to get the boost up) I have done a lot to several of my 7.3 and the best results for a manual (6 speed ) First, the airbox stock is a leaker AND cost me a motor! I know that I am going to sound like a salesman for banks power but this is what worked for me The best one is a banks IMO (4.5% greater intake density) www.bankspower.com/i-545-ram-air-intake-system-oiled-filter-for-1999-2003-ford-f250-f350-7-3l-power-stroke.html second, the Wastegate actuator stock is weak and lets to much buy at low pressure and Under high-boost conditions, the stock actuator's weak spring allows the wastegate to blow open Banks Wastegate actuator (made my 7.3 build boost much lower and higher overall psi) holds the wastegate closed for a quicker boost. www.bankspower.com/i-1105-bighead-actuator-wastegate-actuator-banks-or-stock-housing-for-1999-5-2003-ford-f250-f350-7-3l-power-stroke.html#!submodel%3D7.3L%20DIESEL%7C%7Cmodel%3DF-550%20SUPER%20DUTY%7C%7Cmake%3DFORD%7C%7Cyear%3D2000 my other mod is the Power Elbow® more for getting the EGTS down from towing that I do help with the 150F to 200 F on the long hills in BC Canada www.bankspower.com/i-1161-power-elbow-kit-includes-turbine-outlet-pipe-and-necessary-hardware-for-1999-2003-ford-f450-f550-7-3l-power-stroke.html#!submodel%3D7.3L%20DIESEL%7C%7Cmodel%3DF-550%20SUPER%20DUTY%7C%7Cmake%3DFORD%7C%7Cyear%3D2000 I know that kc offers a better low .84 A/R housing will provide a quicker spool and cooled EGT's below 3000 RPMs. as banks turbo kit KC300x Stage 1 Turbo (63/68) - 7.3 POWERSTROKE (L99-03) Turbo Cover Standard Choose A/R Size .84 A/R Price $ 1,150.00 SKU 300235 Banks Power 24458 Quick-Turbo System www.bankspowerproducts.com/Banks-Power-24458-Quick-Turbo-System-p/24458.htm keep up the great video work and be safe
I remember meeting someone who worked at DHL... was it Oscar? The bigger problem is the Taxes and Brokerage fees on my last shipments have worked out to about 30% of the shipment value. It might have to wait at this point.
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What kind of parts are they selling you? A hole and a crack? How did that get past inspection? Dig the Milwaukee combo dead blow mallet/impact screw gun. Very useful tool! Black tools you can fry an egg on. At least things went back together nicely. Wish I could help on the smoke. Can you set the injectors to stock with your chip or replace the factory chip? My brother has a three position chip in his 1997 F250 7.3 liter PSD. Stock, +50, +150 HP. I'm not really a big proponent of pumping up those engines but the 7.3 is probably the toughest engine to do it to. Well. best wishes and now to your next video. Catching up on what sort of trouble you two have been in and out of. Take care...
Great comments you're leaving! Our current 6 position chip does not have a back to stock option, would need to pull it to get back to stock, but the F-550 ECM is heavily de-rated for fleet drivers, I can't go back to that. We do have a new chip coming that can go back to stock and can be updated with new code via USB - That will be very telling.
The axe slays me. I thought of AvE saying "tappe ti tap" and snorted a laugh that scared off the cat.
To say nothing of the battery powered drill hammer! My late father the gas turbine engineer is rolling over in his grave! If there is one thing that he drilled into my head is to use the proper tool. (If you have the proper tool!)
Why is it when I run a search on all the comments you've made on our videos they are always in negative tone?
It is not a Drill nor a Hammer, The Milwaukee 2653 is a 1/4 Impact Driver with 3 torque settings. As you can see in the video I was set to #1 which is 200 in-lbs or 16.6 ft-lbs - I later used a torque wrench to set the torque to the required 18-30 ft-lbs. This was cut from the video you saw to keep it short and light. I hope you find these videos entertaining and that you find happiness.
@@Everlanders I hope you don't think my axe comment was negative. If you need a hammer and an axe is what you've got, perfect!
No Ross, my response was to W RD who replied to you.
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Probably the best music I have ever heard in a RUclips video 👍🏼👍🏼
Before this video if my turbo was blown I'd would have said, oh crap there goes 2 grand. After watching this video I think I would give it a go to just replace the thing myself. If I got a rebuilt or new turbo it looks even easier.
Thanks! It's great to hear such comments, I've had similar remarks on videos with varying topics and I'm glad to inspire others to let go of the fear that keeps you from doing whatever and give it a shot. In my experience, you usually can't break it much worse than it is already and if you do, you'll learn something in the process and do better next time. Point and Case, this video on reflowing a 48pin QFN chip in our solar charge controller... ruclips.net/video/7RdbXw5mJsA/видео.html
Everlanders you’re video on automating your fridge fans was super helpful. Especially the use of “stacked” if and else statements. I currently have an arduino MEGA sitting on my desk that talks to the BLYNK app.
Been tinkering with code for my future build...
Your vid was a huge help.
Don't know about Overlanding, but we spent a couple years in Mex cruising on our sailboat. The definition of "cruising" is "working on your boat in exotic places". This looks similar.
I’m curious what your overlanding tool kit consists of. Maybe a future video idea?🤔
Hi Anthony, Just another follower here. I don't think that is such a good idea. It comes down to a Safety issue in my mind. This is on the web for all to see. Not everyone is honest. So the honest man must also consider that there are dishonest viewers also. Think of it this way. Why would you show a thief what is in the safe? Perhaps Jason could do a video on what "He Thinks is the Ultimate Overlander Tool Kit" That would be pretty cool. Much of that would depend upon your Rig and where you plan to go. However, if an Overlander amasses all the tools required for all the possible things that could go wrong, I am sure it would be enormous. The best Took Kit is your Brain and a few rolls of Canadian Hockey Tape. So nice of Jason and Kara not to hide all the bumps in the road that they and Beasty encounter. I never knew a more resourceful person. I know I'm watching this channel because of Everlanders drive and ability to overcome whatever heartaches they experience.
Very inspirational. I'm glad you were able to improvise with what parts arrived.
Thank you dMoney!
Great job, not many people would try and change a turbo or try to rebuild a turbo. As you see there is not much to a turbo. Critical part of rebuilding a turbo is the mechanical oil seals. You don’t want oil in the inlet side. You did a great job. Before I retired I was a heavy duty mechanic with specialized in Detroit, Cummins and Cat Diesel engines. Your black smoke is from not enough air for the amount of fuel injecting into the cylinders. Check for dirty air filter or restrictions in the air intake system. Next check your air to air charge cooler for leaks. Check and tighten the hose clamps and rubber hoses going to and from the air to air charge cooler. Have you had or done a scan for any engine codes. You also could have a problem with over fueling by one injector. Most likely a dirty air filter is the problem. There are a few great 7.3 engine forums on the internet that have a ton of information on the 7.3 engine. Don’t know how you could drive with those exhaust pipes leaking. Very bad design. Hope you guys can get back on the road soon. Stay safe.
Thanks for the suggestions Craig, I've been chasing this issue for several months. These are some of the things I've tried that relate to your comment.
I have the big Donaldson 6673 filter which should be in good shape. A few months ago we were climbing a mountain pass and it was smoking really good, and it had just rained hard for an hour, so I pulled the filter and ran it wide open for a few kilometers. It made no appreciable difference.
To check for leaks in the CAC system I built a pressure test cap and pressurized the whole intake. It did leak down slowly, seemingly past the rings, but otherwise okay,
I have scanned for codes, nothing interesting, Another Channel member suggested an Injector Buzz test which I have done this morning and uploaded here: ruclips.net/video/drvHzuHO2fk/видео.html
Here is an extended version of that smoking exhaust video, some engine vitals are shown in the gauges also. ruclips.net/video/4lc4hS2oQ6g/видео.html
@@Everlanders I see by the video your at 2000m. Does the engine smoke on acceleration when your at sea level?
your getting good boost pressure but i see with low boost pressure it smokes pretty badly on acceleration. Once you back your foot off the throttle it clears up and runs clean.Which suggest the injectors are working fine as they are suppose to. Now if the black smoke never stopped smoking we would have a different problem. So watching your video with the gauges at the same time suggest that you have air fuel ratio problem. Does the engine smoke on eceleration at sea level? From quick googling you have a BARO sensor that monitor air pressure (barometric sensor) it could be out of range.When was the last time you had your ERG removed and cleaned? The ecu is not getting an accurate reading of how much air or air pressure going into the engine.
Your telling the engine i want to go faster. The computer gives the injectors full fuel because the ecu is getting a false reading thinking that there is lots of air boost in the cylinders. In reality there is not enough air boost pressure for the amount of fuel being delivered. Hence the black smoke until the air fuel mixture equalizes. Thats why when you are cruising at 80 kmh your foot is not pushing the throttle to the floor and you have no smoke. The air /fuel ratio is good.
If this problem only happens when you are in high altitude the BARO sensor maybe out of calibration.
normally the ecu won't let you have full fuel until the boost pressure is in range for the TPS (Throttle position sensor). the ecu might not be seeing proper voltage from the TPS sensor (Fuel pedal).
I'm not very familiar with the power stroke engine, but would say you have a sensor not reading properly. Causing you to smoke on acceleration.
Googling your power stroke smoking issue online seems a lot of people have had this issue with no solution being discussed.
You have a sensor that is in range of it's parameters so it won't set off an engine code, But is giving inaccurate readings while in it's operating parameters.
i will talk to my cousin he has a 01 7.3 power stroke. see if he has heard any issues with black smoke.
good luck..
Craig
Thanks for all the tips, I'm blaming the tunes at this point... Sadly I'd have to ship the chip for new tunes... 😞
@@Everlanders I've been reading most comments to this point. But if it is just the tune, then you would have had this problem from the start of that tune. Barring an injector issue discussed in other comments previous. I would agree with Craig that you likely have a sensor calibration issue. That would throw off the mixture. Check the temperature sensors are within their tolerance. The first one to check is the exhaust temperature sensor (Oxygen sensor). Not sure about how you would check a pressure sensor, if it indeed checks pressure directly, not via indirect means. Check that the sensors are clean, if there is buildup of crud/soot on them it could affect their readings. You likely have some electronics cleaner in your toolbox. Even give the throttle position sensor a cleaning. I would suggest some injector cleaner, but I know my 6.4L diesel F350 says no, that it will hurt the high pressure fuel pump which relies on the fuel for lubrication. That reminds me of another possibility, high pressure fuel regulator not working correctly, but I doubt that is the issue for you.
P.S. I'm still waiting for my D1-minis (I learned about them from you) so I can play... I love your videos. I hope you can get back on the road again soon. I am stuck at home in Vancouver...
Hello J&K, Still slowly catching up. It appears that you are well covered with your followers for any problems you may have. A Big Thanks to Craig McKenzie and Steve Johnson for following Beasty and helping keep her/him on the road. They are a Valuable Accessory to have when Beasty starts to Hiccup. I remember Dexter Road and the fuel tank air filter clog. That was Nuts!! You are such a Swiss Army Knife. A Leatherman stands no chance. Great Informative Video. Guess I'm a Mechanical kind of guy. PS, I've seen school buses blow much more smoke than that. Whats a little smoke. Good Job.
Holly Sh...."your can do" and calm attitude while rebuilding your turbo was amazing. I think after 2 months in Mexico, with lost delivery parts and poor part casting quality I would have gone full Ken Miles on the situation! Hope you can get back to Canada where the black sockets work just fine! lol
I'd gone through the five stages of "not getting a turbo" and was fully in the acceptance by this point. We still have a glint of hope that we can still go South in a month or so... Otherwise, this spells the end of the trip. 😠
I thought I was a handyman before I saw your videos. Guess I have some work to do. Sorry to hear about the part distributor issue. As a manufacturer, I would definitely want to know if one of my distributors treated a customer badly. Maybe you should send them an email. They, hopefully, value their reputation more than the distributor does. At a minimum, they need to evaluate their quality inspection process, so a part like this does not leave the plant. Lets gear up the American foundries and make these parts ourselves. "Make in America"
Love the video! Strong work in hot conditions! If you ever need, have stuff shipped to us and we can re-ship with DHL! Our German friends do it for us..least we can do is pass it along!
Thanks Guys!
Great job, Jason! You're amazing! Can't wait to see you guys again!
Can't wait!
One thing that may help your A/C is to shut off the water to the heater core- a fancy up grade is to add in the heater valve from I believe a 97 explorer. - The trick is to plumb it so that it cuts the hot water off when you have it set to max, but allows the flow at other times so you still have heated defrost with the ax to cut humidity and clear the glass quickly. The mid should get you about 10° (f) cooler air out of the ducts .- I would have made this mod on our f-250, but it was totaled before I got around to doing it.
There are RUclips videos of this mod.
Also Diesel ORings site has a mods page if you haven’t already found him.
Cheers
Good tip, Thanks!
Enjoyed the use of the axe, a.k.a. B.F.H. Well done Mr. resourceful.
I have a similar problem with my 7.3 RV. It could be the tune, but really your rig must weigh 13k. 15 lbs of boost sounds really low. You need 25-30 to keep the EGT's and smoke down with that load. I did the entire Banks Power Pack with intercooler and impeller wheel. It helped, but it still smoked under acceleration. The power and the mileage were the real reason why I did it. I still have stock injectors, by the way. BD Diesel has a turbo upgrade that's a small step up from stock that solved my issue especially at high elevation. Now I love my 7.3. Since your Canadian and they're Canadian there can be a Canadian connection going on. Maybe they'll throw one in for the show. Love your Rig.
Yeah, we're at 2000 meters elevation here so that maybe contributing to low boost numbers, but a bigger turbo with more flow should round out the upgrades nicely!
So cool that you were able/decided to do a turbo rebuild in an RV park. Totally backyard mech!
I think it was decided for us...
"Exhaustive!" Good one! 😆
🏆 Witty
I was late to the party on that reply. Thats Funny and So True.
Great Video, Like the true story angle, I am supprise you were able to get the parts being on vacation. Congrads on the good job, Injection & smoke issues are common on these engines. Some people are having success with chip replacement for performance only do not worry about smoke no chip is programmed to stop smoke only performance.
Thanks, the smoke is all cleared up now...
I have a 93 dodge with the 5.9 Cummins, i have seen that fuel rich creates black smoke, while burnt oil makes white smoke.
It's called ....."Rolling Coal"
Oil causes smoke with a blue haze
Boy can we relate to the shipping woes. Still waiting after a month for several items and we are in the U.S.
Well I was expecting this video to come after the weld questions! Also never thought about the black chrome getting so hot in the sun!
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Glad you both are well!, Thanks for the Turbo Info, Got a 6.0 that is a slug off the line...
Hey now. Flip flops are a multi-tool. Also, Thanks for the tip on the black tools.
At the very least, keep them babies out of the sun...
Hi there. Glad you are well, nice video, but just only shy of the ones showing the neat places y’all visit. I missed the hand, probably could have been helpful for you Jason. :)
Look into sticking injectors.
Have fun Russ.
Thanks for the tips!
Nice job very impressed with the limited shop and tools and subpar parts kits.
Can you add more cool air into the mix. That should clean up the smoke.
Good tip!
Patients is a virtue
That V8 Turbo Diesel sound... Amazing!! Sad thing we don´t get those big diesel trucks here in Europe.
Your tune seems a little aggressive. Should go more conservative with the fueling.
thanks well done. always learning
Great work! Now enjoy the boost. My son and I did the same job a few months ago on my 2002 F350. If you’re not adding motor oil I would guess it’s your tunes causing the smoke.
Turbine wheel and compressor should be balanced together. Good thing you replaced it because you would have premature bearing wear again.
Great Job, Impressive work, none the less, Cheers
Thank you! Cheers!
Cool video. Thanks
My 8000lb van is stock with no tunes and smokes like that when the air density (temperature and elevation) is too low. Tooling around Colorado above 6000ft it smokes just like yours when the the temperature is above 60F. Above 8000 and 50F same smoke. In Minnesota at any temperature there is no smoke. I have to keep an eye on EGT over the passes on the freeway in Colorado.
the mechanical repair video with an ax is very interesting.
In the next video we use a laser!
Dang ! What is there that you can't do ? Hatchet hammer and a hot $2 dollar pistol , Surprised you couldn't find a different distributor to ship the turbo DHL . Oh well Nice vid , great Job ! ~peace~
I tried for 3 weeks... It seems that nobody actually stocks it and that they receive the order and the Turbo is drop shipped from KC Turbos directly.
@@Everlanders My only other thought would have been , KC drop ships to (you pick the location and then from there arrange DHL) but i'm sure that is over complicated ~peace~
Black smoke would usually be overfeuling or like you said the chip is a little too hot. If the smoke is ever white or grey, you are burning oil. Typically with the standard transmission option, they tend to lug a little more thus making more smoke. Overall, its a 7.3, and from running mine for the last 110,000, and a total of 222,500 they just keep running.
Thanks to much! We'll get to the bottom of it! New tunes are coming!
I did not know there was a turbo rebuild kit.
Yes indeed! New bearings, seals etc. Only the castings and wheels are original.
Also happy to reship DHL if you need it.
Thanks Ross, I hope it doesn't come to this...
To cut the smoke out you can get a hydra custom tune or a Tony wild man tune
We have custom tunes on the Hydra... The problem in this case was bad up pipes...
Darn i have all that stuff i pulled off my truck with little miles on it. I could of shipped DHL. Have the uppipes and the cast part without hole :). Also a KC300X.
What!!! Really?
@@Everlanders Yep if your interested let me know a way to connect. I am a fellow Canuk :)
Yes Please!! There is a contact form here you can contact us with!
everlanders.com/about-us/
Anything can be a hammer if you whale away with it. 🤣 🤣 🤣
Enjoyed the video as always. Maybe I missed it, but did the new fan clutch solve your AC issue at idle? Assuming your AC worked well at high ambients previously and is otherwise cooling well going down the road, fan clutch may be the cause. When clutch is engaged fan noise it loud, I can hear mine over my Cummins diesel running down the road when it engages. I would think you could hear it accelerating from a stop when it is engaged. AC systems also typically have a high pressure cut-off switch, disengaging the compressor, to protect the system. At idle if there is insufficient heat transfer from the condenser then system pressure may be high enough to trip switch. Possibly switch is out of spec, though that is a low probability. It is also possible the system is undersized for necessary heat transfer in high ambient due to poor design, or because of airflow blocked from accessories like a winch for example. Your brothers on a Ford forum could answer that. I know you will figure it out, keep us posted.
Thanks for the great comment... Not 100% sure on the AC yet - The old clutch was ceased and the bearing hanging out the back, so it's good it was changed. A Ford Tech chimed in and pointed out that our fiberglass body kit doesn't have a shroud between the AC condenser and the radiator. As such the fan is pulling through the Rad, but not necessarily the condenser. Making something out of cardboard or chloroplast is the next test - if that doesn't work, I'm going to bypass the heater core
Black smoke is very likely too much fuel. If it was engine oil, you would probably notice oil consumption.
Check out Banks Power channel, they explain in miniscule details the principles of making power with a diesel. Highly recommend.
The fuel to air is off for sure... I need to get our boost pressures up somehow... Unfortunately, access to the KC Turbo is difficult/expensive down here.
The mention of your tools brings up a good point. Would you mind doing a video on all the tools you carry with you? I’m sure its well thought out and fairly comprehensive while being compact. I was also wondering what socket/wrench set you had in the case (hot black ones lol). Great video as always. Thank you.
Really enjoyed following along with the process. Did you do this all in one day? If so, I'm thinking you're super human.
Lol, No... I disassembled one day, Found a machinist and welded the casting defect on the second and reassembled the third...
#sameshirtdifferentday
legendary
How are things going down in Oaxaca? Haven’t seen much activity and was curious if you guys are doing ok.
We're doing alright... Had a 7.4 Earthquake, and hundreds of aftershocks a week or two ago...
@@Everlanders :O!!!
How is that turn down tip working out? I dont like how close to the shock my exhaust is and I was considering a turn down but concerned with exhaust making its way into the cabin when not moving.
It has been fine... But our cabin is airtight when moving, so maybe not comparable.
How much boost are you getting? Answer , ...all of it
Hey there big fan,
I have a 2000 f550 4x4 crew cab 7.3 and wanted to know what your RPM's are at around 75 mph with the full sized tires. Have you regeared? I am looking at either regearing the spicer 135 and front axle or some creative options off the transmission. Let me know and thanks for the videos!
Also wondering if you have a CAD model of the Crew cab version not the single cab. an STP or Step file would be greatly appreciated.
This will depend largely on the gear ratio of the differential and the transmission you have, we use a zf6 manual transmission, you can see my gear ratios and RPMs easily plotted using this calculator: apx6u.app.goo.gl/weUk
@@Everlanders Huge help, I have the 4R100 with a final gear ratio of .71. My diffs are 4.88 as well. So you decided to stick with the stock diff ratios and go with large tires to bring down the RPM's. What kind of kilometer/liter are you getting around 120 km/h? Also would still love to circle back on if you have a cad model for a crew cab version of what you have? Thanks so much Phillip
Hey! I'm a Canadian 7.3 fanatic too but my question is how did you manage to align the "babies butt" y-pipe to turbo? I failed today st getting mine to align and nearly burnt my truck to the ground with firewall fire lmfao. But seriously curious if you got any tips as you recently performed it
The bellowed up pipes made it very easy, I attached it loosely to the turbo and then connected the other end to the manifolds, then tightened it all down. I remember it being very hard to do with the original style.
Your truck looks newer than 2003 . But you have a 7.3 🤔
www.mcneilracinginc.com/collections/08-10-ford-superduty
The smoking might be from an egr delete ..plus diesel smokes a bunch anyway lol
It's solved: ruclips.net/video/DtTv_4dvJjY/видео.html
Ya I forgot thoes didn't have an egr I was thinking of the 6L.. this video made me LOL 🤣
Do you have to put a plug in the ebp valve when you take it out???
The Wastegate connection from the spider is capped, if that's what you mean...
My Goodness , I `ve got alot of Video`s to catch up on ,I`m a new subscriber . But what is your back ground , You kind of Do alot of Your Build your self . Did you create Your Drawings for your Build your self. You rebuild your Rig when most of the world is in lock down , Well some are, \:-))) I really enjoy your mod works, The solor racks, are Just Cool.
Yes, I did most of the CAD drawings myself, Built it mostly myself with the help of some good friends when needed.
Adjust the vaste gate arm to a higher boost, to lover the black smoke.
Skip the fan clutch and convert to a electric fan. Benifit is more power, lover cumpsiontion 👍
The wastegate solenoid isn't being triggered, further proven by disconnecting it. And while I considered electric fans, the power has to come from somewhere, either from the belt or from the alternator, So while it would give you more power in a drag race situation, the overall power consumption would be the same. #firstlawofthermodynamics
not if you wire to the solar battery
If it was oil burning it would be grey colour, black is 100% overfuel. If you have the ability to modify the boost level then just increase it a touch and the excess soot should die down.
Yeah, that's what I figured, that's why I wanted that KC 300 Turbocharger!
What you said about the bushings was completely untrue they would never chew into the block ever
Glad to have an expert onboard...
Ps, what exactly are you talking about?
@@Everlanders I rebuilt the gtp38 to many times to count a bronze bushing would never hurt a hardened compressor shaft
where did you get the starter?
AutoZone
Did the fan clutch fix the AC problem?
No... But I later solved the problem by removing the shim behind the worn A/C clutch. I've been trying to find a replacement clutch down here, but no luck so far.
@@Everlanders I have the same problem on my Ford and was told that the condenser is freezing up when I'm at highway speeds which makes sense as it works fine around town.
I can ship you anything you need via DHL
I doubt that it's freezing, to pull the shim, key on engine off, AC on to engage the clutch, 8mm bolt on the center. Switch off the ignition and slip the front of the clutch off... My washer shim was stuck inside the front of the clutch I pulled off, not on the compressor, pulled out the washer and reassembled and reverse order... Thanks for the offer of shipping, the trouble is actually getting a shipping address, combined with 30 to 40% import tax...
@@Everlanders is there a way to PM you on RUclips?
@@canterburyfour Thanks for the email...
Most probably over-fueling. If it were oil, it would be smoking all the time and not that dark.
No Hockey Tape?
I know that you are up against it, being thousands of miles from home during a World Wide pandemic, but that is still no reason to flat rate a proper Canadian repair! 😎
Gota make the last two rolls last...
So what comments can you make about traveling in Mexico at the moment? Does Mexico let people travel freely now- especially tourists? Do you think there would be a problem if somebody came down right now to travel for 6 months? Thanks.
Nobody is traveling freely... "Deputy Health Minister Hugo López-Gatell presented a map at Friday [May 29th] morning’s presidential press conference that showed that the risk of Covid-19 infection has been deemed to be at the maximum level in 31 of Mexico’s 32 federal entities." mexiconewsdaily.com/news/coronavirus/mexico-painted-red-on-new-stoplight-map/
Further, I assume you're American... and thus I don't think you would be allowed over the border... "The United States and Mexico entered a joint initiative March 21 restricting non-essential travel along the U.S.-Mexico land border to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, according to the State Department. Non-essential travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature." www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-travel-restrictions.html
Other travelers we've spoken with have had problems getting into and sometimes through small towns and cities citing Police barricades requiring a doctor's note of clean health to enter.
@@Everlanders Thank you! That's very helpful.
Jason
The tuning is probably a big part of the problem and the high attitude is not helping!
As you know the 7.3 are lazy of the bottom (slow to get the boost up)
I have done a lot to several of my 7.3 and the best results for a manual (6 speed )
First, the airbox stock is a leaker AND cost me a motor!
I know that I am going to sound like a salesman for banks power but this is what worked for me
The best one is a banks IMO (4.5% greater intake density)
www.bankspower.com/i-545-ram-air-intake-system-oiled-filter-for-1999-2003-ford-f250-f350-7-3l-power-stroke.html
second, the Wastegate actuator stock is weak and lets to much buy at low pressure and Under high-boost conditions, the stock actuator's weak spring allows the wastegate to blow open
Banks Wastegate actuator (made my 7.3 build boost much lower and higher overall psi)
holds the wastegate closed for a quicker boost.
www.bankspower.com/i-1105-bighead-actuator-wastegate-actuator-banks-or-stock-housing-for-1999-5-2003-ford-f250-f350-7-3l-power-stroke.html#!submodel%3D7.3L%20DIESEL%7C%7Cmodel%3DF-550%20SUPER%20DUTY%7C%7Cmake%3DFORD%7C%7Cyear%3D2000
my other mod is the Power Elbow® more for getting the EGTS down from towing that I do help with the 150F to 200 F on the long hills in BC Canada
www.bankspower.com/i-1161-power-elbow-kit-includes-turbine-outlet-pipe-and-necessary-hardware-for-1999-2003-ford-f450-f550-7-3l-power-stroke.html#!submodel%3D7.3L%20DIESEL%7C%7Cmodel%3DF-550%20SUPER%20DUTY%7C%7Cmake%3DFORD%7C%7Cyear%3D2000
I know that kc offers a better low .84 A/R housing will provide a quicker spool and cooled EGT's below 3000 RPMs. as banks turbo kit
KC300x Stage 1 Turbo (63/68) - 7.3 POWERSTROKE (L99-03)
Turbo Cover Standard
Choose A/R Size .84 A/R
Price $ 1,150.00
SKU 300235
Banks Power 24458 Quick-Turbo System
www.bankspowerproducts.com/Banks-Power-24458-Quick-Turbo-System-p/24458.htm
keep up the great video work and be safe
Attitude or Altitude? 🤔
Everlanders altitude (thiner air density as you know )😎
Yes, Agreed... Just wanted to make sure - I was wondering why you didn't like my attitude...
@@Everlanders stay safe when you guy coming back to Canada
You should have asked Oscar to send it for you.
I remember meeting someone who worked at DHL... was it Oscar? The bigger problem is the Taxes and Brokerage fees on my last shipments have worked out to about 30% of the shipment value. It might have to wait at this point.
👍😎👍
How much the all vehicle cost?
everlanders.com/truck-equipment-and-build-list/
@@Everlanders thanks !!!, Buuut, i m so dumb, how can i get the password?
everlanders.com/members-password/
GREAT VIDEO , PLEASE USE COPPER ANTI SEIZE , YOU WILL THANK ME LATER:)
To late, it's already together... But I've had it out a few times without issues...
Your A/C Clutch isn't catching more likely have same truck that's what happened with mine.
It’s catching and spinning.
So glad I have a dodge
Sorry buddy
I think it was Jesse James who proved its the people who have no clue what they are doing who are the professionals.
If you ask a guy, Do you know what you are doing and he replies with a, Yes, or of course then he is full of schett
www.discovery.com/motor/jesse-james-returns-to-discovery-in-an-all-new-season-of-monster
is your nose a turbo
Are you referring to Nasal Turbinate Hypertrophy?