My early 99 powerstroke lived a relatively short life, under 150k. spent many dollars and hours trying to figure how why my MPGs where so low and the motor noise so high. Found low compression to the main issue. Ordered up a rebuilt long block on Ebay from a company called Tidewater machine. Received it on Friday. Couldn't beat the price, I hope I can't beat the quality, only time will tell.

I am going to use this thread to document my progress and ask questions. Hopefully anybody that done a 7.3 motor swap that has any tips will toss them in here. If anybody has any links to other write-ups I would be glad to see them.

During this project I am converting my motor over to a 2002 setup. I have the turbo, IDM, ECM and related parts. Also ordered up the correct downpipe. I also will be installing the CPR kit for the fuel system. Its going to be a real pain to diagnose any issues if this doesn't start since I will be putting in so many different parts.

Today I started pulling the front of the truck apart. Ran into the first snag. How do you get the fan clutch off. I can't find a way to bind the water pump. Not a lot of room and the belt won't hold it in place. I assume is threaded standard, counter-clockwise is off.

Photos will be added as I go. http://picasaweb.google.com/stemo76/EngineSwap#

 

The fan can be a little trying without the correct tools but very doable
I didn't have the correct tools clos by so had to improvise.The fan nut is 1 7/8"
I used a C-clamp to clamp the belt to the pulley so it couldn't spin easy,then put a 12" pipe wrench on the fan nut.Held pressure on the wrench and hit the wrench with a 3 lb hammer (the shock is the most important part of breaking it loose).About 3 whops with the hammer and it broke loose
Once it moves a little it will spin right off
Yes it is right hand thread,counter clockwise to remove

 

Exactly how I did mine when I had to replace the water pump.

Stewart

 

i dont think the 02 PCM you got will work in a 99 truck..it needs to be early 01 and down..here is a list of PCM's that work in our trucks..check and see if the codes on your pcm match any of these..i hope the rebuild kit you have has felpro gaskets and Mahle Pistons ..




PSD ONLY
YEAR VEHICLE ENGINE TEMPLATE ECM PART # CALIB MODL TYPE SIZE CSUM CODE APPLICATION MODULE APPLICATION
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE3R2 XC3F-ND 9DTA-ARB DPC-422 216 A915 FIF2 PHN131 50S/AUTO/COLD
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE5S2 XU2F-ABA 9DTA-ASC DPC-422 216 F043 RXM0 P131 SERVICE
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE3S5 XC3F-ERD 9DTA-ASC DPC-422 216 9052 AGD3 P131 50S/WARM/AUTO
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE3S3 XC3F-RD 9DTA-ASB DPC-422 216 9721 AGD2 PHN131 50S/AUTO/WARM
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE1S4 XC3F-RC 9DTA-ASA DPC-422 216 E8 AGD1 PHN131 50S/AUTO/WARM
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE0S2 XC3F-RB 9DTA-ASA DPC-422 216 7B1A AGD0 F450/550/560 50S/A/T/WARM WEATHER
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE7R2 XU2F-ZC 9DTA-ARC DPC-422 216 E02A YEV2 P131 N/A
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE6R4 XU2F-ZB 9DTA-ARC DPC-422 216 E435 YEV1 P131 F250/350
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE5R3 XU2F-ZA 9DTA-ARC DPC-422 216 C964 YEV0 P131 SERVICE
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE1R4 XC3F-NC 9DTA-ARA DPC-422 216 F7CF FIF1 PHN131 50S/AUTO/COLD
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE0R2 XC3F-NB 9DTA-ARA DPC-422 216 8A11 FIF0 F250/350 49S/A/T/WARM WEATHER
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE3R4 XC3F-END 9DTA-ARC DPC-422 216 A345 FIF3 P131 FED/WARM/AUTO
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE6S4 XU2F-ABB 9DTA-ASC DPC-422 216 0819 RXM1 P131 F450/550
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA7W3 1C3F-ATB 1F719W0A10 DPC-422 216 681E JLJ1
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA7W2 1C3F-ATA 1F719W0A00 DPC-422 216 681C JLJ0
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA7T6 1C3F-ADD 1F719T0A11 DPC-422 216 6703 BKA3
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA7T5 1C3F-ADC 1F719T0A10 DPC-422 216 6700 BKA2 450/550 A 4.88 50S P131/U137
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA6T3 1C3F-ADB 1F719T0A05 DPC-422 216 2F95 BKA1 P131 N/A
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA4T4 1C3F-ADA 1F719T0A00 DPC-422 216 1FE2 BKA0
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA7S6 1C3F-ZD 1F719S0A11 DPC-422 216 5A0A PMT3
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA7S5 1C3F-ZC 1F719S0A10 DPC-422 216 5A07 PMT2 DIESEL 250/350 INCREASES CLUTCH PRESSURE OVER PMT1
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA6S3 1C3F-ZB 1F719S0A05 DPC-422 216 219C PMT1 P131 N/A
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA4S4 1C3F-ZA 1F719S0A00 DPC-422 216 0EEB PMT0
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA7P6 1C3F-AED 1F719P0B11 DPC-422 216 75FA KRK3
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA7P5 1C3F-AEC 1F719P0B10 DPC-422 216 76F6 KRK2 450/550 4.88 CFF/LEV P131/U137
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA6P3 1C3F-AEB 1F719P0B05 DPC-422 216 3F8B KRK1 P131 N/A
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE7U3 XU2F-RD 9DTA-AUC DPC-422 216 EF1D MRT3
2000 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VNAAAT2 XU7F-BA 0F729T0A00 DPC-422 216 LSL0 LSL0 P131 N/A
2000 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VNAB6P2 YU7F-CA 0F719P0B12 DPC-422 216 6353 HAM0 P131 N/A
2000 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VNAAAT3 XU7F-BB 0F729T0A00 DPC-422 216 216D LSL1
2000 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VNAA8U5 XC3F-BF 9DTA-AUD DPC-422 216 E6BF NVK4 P131 DIESEL/49S
2000 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VNAA9S4 XC3F-BG 0F729S0A00 DPC-422 216 01BD NVK5 ECONO F250/350
2000 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VNAAAS2 XU7F-AA 0F729S0A00 DPC-422 216 FB8F MNM0 P131 N/A
2001 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VRAA4P6 1C3F-AEA 1F719P0B00 DPC-422 216 26DD KRK0
2000 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VNAA9T4 XC3F-PG 0F729T0A00 DPC-422 216 28A4 CNH5 P131 F450/550
2000 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VNAB5P3 YC3F-BCB 0F719P0B12 DPC-422 216 6B38 YLE1 P131 CACKLE FIX
2000 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VNAAAS3 XU7F-AB 0F729S0A00 DPC-422 216 FB92 MNM1
2000 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VNAB6P3 YU7F-CB 0F719P0B12 DPC-422 216 6455 HAM1
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE7V3 XU2F-AAD 9DTA-AVC DPC-422 216 1209 LVS3
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE7S3 XU2F-ABD 9DTA-ASC DPC-422 216 0511 RXM3
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE7R3 XU2F-ZD 9DTA-ARC DPC-422 216 E12C YEV3
2000 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VNAB1P6 YC3F-BCA 0F719P0B11 DPC-422 216 B201 YLE0 F450/550 AUTO CFFV P131
2000 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VNAA8V7 XC3F-PF 9DTA-AVD DPC-422 216 0CA8 CNH4 P131 DIESEL/50S
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE5V4 XU2F-AAA 9DTA-AVC DPC-422 216 FF3B LVS0 P131 SERVICE
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE7S2 XU2F-ABC 9DTA-ASC DPC-422 216 050E RXM2 P131 N/A
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE6V4 XU2F-AAB 9DTA-AVC DPC-422 216 1610 LVS1 P131 F450/550
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE3V5 XC3F-EPD 9DTA-AVC DPC-422 216 9B49 CNH3 P131 50S/COLD/AUTO
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE3V3 XC3F-PD 9DTA-AVB DPC-422 216 A119 CNH2 PHN131 50S/AUTO/COLD
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE1V5 XC3F-PC 9DTA-AVA DPC-422 216 F2D1 CNH1 PHN131 50S/AUTO/COLD
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE0V4 XC3F-PB 9DTA-AVA DPC-422 216 8414 CNH0 F450/550/560 50S/A/T/COLD WEATHER
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE6U4 XU2F-RB 9DTA-AUC DPC-422 216 F225 MRT1 P131 F250/350
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE5U5 XU2F-RA 9DTA-AUC DPC-422 216 DB51 MRT0 P131 SERVICE
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE3U5 XC3F-EBD 9DTA-AUC DPC-422 216 A937 NVK3 P131 FED/COLD/AUTO
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE3U3 XC3F-BD 9DTA-AUB DPC-422 216 B006 NVK2 PHN131 49S/AUTO/COLD
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE1U4 XC3F-BC 9DTA-AUA DPC-422 216 00BE NVK1 PHN131 FED/AUTO/COLD WEATHR
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE0U4 XC3F-BB 9DTA-AUA DPC-422 216 9302 NVK0 F250/350 49S/A/T/COLD WEATHER
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE7U2 XU2F-RC 9DTA-AUC DPC-422 216 EE1A MRT2 P131 N/A
1999 F-Series 7.3L DI TC VJAE7V2 XU2F-AAC 9DTA-AVC DPC-422 216 1305 LVS2 P131 N/A

 

Subscribing!!

 

Here's what you need for the fan removal you can get it as a loaner tool at auto zoneAutoZone.com | Fan Clutch Wrench | 5 pcs. fan clutch wrench set
Make sure you get this and not the 2 piece set (the 2 piece set is to small ) get yourself a stout engine stand , if the engine doesn't come with it get yourself the good sealant from IH for your oil pan .

 

Thanks for the tips on the fan clutch. I will give it a try next time I get to work on it. I have a huge cresent wrench from harbor freight that fits the nut and gives me a lot of leverage. Autozones tool rental program is great. Atleast in my area you can buy the tool and return it within 90 days with no penalty. And in my experiance they are good quality tools. I am tempted to get a couple of the ones I would use commonly and just exchange them every quarter.

I will look into the PCM issue. I have a custom chip from powerhungry so I expect to have to go back to him and get some tweaking done.

 

Some quick hits on the wrench made quick work out of the fan clutch, thanks. Got some more parts removed, getting closer to hooking up the engine hoist.

Is it going to be possible to put the motor back in with the turbo already on? I would like to be able to hook up all the exhaust behind the engine before it goes back in but it looks like I won't have any room to work the motor up and down with the turbo on.

Also anybody know how I can look up factory for part numbers. I need a new radiator overflow but can't find it on the online parts catalogs. I also need one boot from the intake spider to the intake plenum.

My local dealer is so over priced its terrible. So I buy as much as I can through discount online ford dealers.

So far things are going pretty easy. should be able to put in a couple hours a day Monday and Tuesday and then pull it out on Wednesday.

Added a couple more pictures
Picasa Web Albums - Stephen Morrison - Engine Swap#

 

You can give Clay at Riff-Raff Diesel. He can get You a lot of those parts at a good price. He is also a great person to do business with. He is a sponsor here on FTE. Good luck with the build

 

Called clay and ordered up the parts I need. Got new plenums and the inserts with new boots and clamps. Also got the Ford RTV and new radiator overflow. Glad he is in Oregon, should have the parts in just a couple of days.

If all goes well today I will have the motor out and start swapping parts to the new engine.

 

Good luck man, I hope it goes nice and easy for you!

Dont forget some pictures!!!!!

 

I talked to Tidewater on the phone about 2 months ago, my next motor will be coming from him without a doubt...

Your early 99 more then likely suffered damage due to the factory intake system. There was a recall out for years on the E99 intake due to leaks... Dusting on those motors is quite common.

 

Subscribing...Good luck and hope all goes well!

 

I hate saying it but I have pulled atleast 7 PSD in about 2 years. taken most of them down and rebuild about 5 or so. so If you have any specific questions feel free to PM me and I will answer them the best I can.

 

I asked a question in a thread on another site, but never got an answer from Tidewater, so I'm wondering, do you know if he uses stock forged rods in his builds? Or is that an added expense on top of his "base" price?

Stewart