a dumb question to ask

[mas360]

Is there a timing belt in 7.3 engine?

[sldghamr]

i don't know specifically if there is a "belt", but something would have to open/close the valves at the right time. there is also a position sensor that tells the computer what position the engine is in, so the computer can deliver the fuel at the right time.

[CSIPSD]

no timing belt... Timing is meshed off the crank and cam... All under the front cover... See if I can find a pic...

[BGJ]

Originally Posted by CSIPSD

no timing belt... Timing is meshed off the crank and cam... All under the front cover... See if I can find a pic...

Cool pic. Here's a Q for you. Is it cost effective to rebuild the 2002 7.3. I was told otherwise. Can you buy remanufactured 7.3's at a good price or better to buy new. Thanks BGJ

[CSIPSD]

With 20k on your truck why are you even thinking of a rebuild?

A rebuild kit from IH is only about $1300 or so, maybe $1000 in labor work on the block and heads and your in it about $3000 after parts and gaskets...

[BGJ]

Originally Posted by CSIPSD

With 20k on your truck why are you even thinking of a rebuild?

A rebuild kit from IH is only about $1300 or so, maybe $1000 in labor work on the block and heads and your in it about $3000 after parts and gaskets...

Thanks, Just cause this "Know it all guy" told me that these engines are throw aways when they finally wear out. Thanks

[Dietoremain]

Originally Posted by BGJ

Thanks, Just cause this "Know it all guy" told me that these engines are throw aways when they finally wear out. Thanks

and theres some seen that tow daily that have over 1,000,000 miles why? lol

[Ryan Rønning]

They can be had for cheap already rebuilt but you will still pay more then you would if you did it yourself

[balistic]

horsepowershop.com look at black mamba

[balistic]

so Ryan, are you in the left, or right skidder in the pic??