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  1. illinoisboy

    New truck

    Hey guys, I am on my third Ford diesel. Just bought a 97 Ford Super-Duty. 7.3 5speed manual. and I have no idea what gears. it runs 55 at about 2800 rpms. i am afraid to go faster then that. Any clue what gears are in it? Anyways, does anyone know of a good dump bed kit for these things? i use...
  2. illinoisboy

    6.9/7.3 injection pump

    i have an injection pump from an 84 6.9. needs a good home! make me an offer, and it is yours. feel free to call me if you have any questions. 618-444-3951. i traded the old truck off on a new dodge. the hemi is nice and starts everytime. but damn i miss the smell of diesel!
  3. illinoisboy

    94 7.3 engine only

    1994 IDI ford 7.3. it has about 260,000 on it and it ran when it was pulled. it needs rebuilt. at least new rings and head gasket. other than that, i dont know anything about it. it is in my garage, and i want it out. it does not have the turbo. i do not get on here much anymore since i have a...
  4. illinoisboy

    big horn edition

    hey all, i just hopped down here from the ford IDI site. so i bought this 06 dodge 1500. and i was trying to figure out exactly what the big horn edition had on it. thanks!
  5. illinoisboy

    94 FORD SOLD!

    Traded the IDI off on a new dodge with a hemi. hope you all understand. i just needed something reliable that wouldnt leave my daughter and i stranded on the interstate again. Thanks for all the help you all have given me on all of my problems with that truck. i believe that the IDI's are good...
  6. illinoisboy

    $3200

    $3200 bucks. someone out there want a truck that i just put a lot of money into, then let me know. i just bought a new one. not that i dont like the ford idi's i dont like replacing something every other week. i needed something newer and something that was easier to get a three year old up into...
  7. illinoisboy

    94 f250 for sale

    posted it in the marketplace. bought a new(to me) 06. figured i would give you a heads up. thanks for all the help you have given regarding all my questions about this truck. Hope i didnt offend you Mel.:hail i am buying an 85 1 ton with a 6.9, so dont worry i am not skipping out on you all.
  8. illinoisboy

    1994 turbo diesel w/ a 6,9

    94 extended cab, XLT, 4x4, 5spd, rebuilt 6.9 out of an 85 f250. just had a rebuilt IP installed last week as well as a new starter. The IP was timed by the local Ford dealership. any questions please call. i just bought an 06 Dodge Ram quad cab, and i am picking it up this weekend. if i dont...
  9. illinoisboy

    pump swap

    i got the new pump in. i checked the FSS and i heard it click. or so i thought. i started it up after bleeding the air out and vroooom. no throttle, and no shut off:puke: i was prepared so i loosened the supply line on the filter and shut it down. it was only running about 2300 so i was worried...
  10. illinoisboy

    truck died

    ok i was 20 yards from my drive and the truck just died. yes it has fuel. it didnt make any noises but it just died and wont start. it smell like the hot brakes, (clutch). would a clutch going out cause this? any suggestions?
  11. illinoisboy

    shitty power

    power loss after turbo swap ok, so i get the 6.9 put in my 94. i didnt put the turbo back on at first, just a stock air filter. had power, ran well, and sounded good. so last weekend i put the factory turbo off of my 94 on the 6.9. everything fits ok i guess. spools up good, no endplay in the...
  12. illinoisboy

    7.3 engine and various parts

    hey guys. i got ym 7.3 to 6.9 swap done. i now have a 7.3 for sell. i also have the IP, exhaust manifolds, and water pump. anyone interested, please contact me, the 7.3 was running when i pulled it, but it didnt have much compression and possibly a bad head gasket. please call me as i dont get...
  13. illinoisboy

    6.9 swap complete,, sort of

    ok guys, the 7.3 to 6.9 swap is done, except for the turbo. i have an air cleaner on it now and am driving it. it runs good. the inside of the motor was immaculate when we changed the valve cover gaskets. the problem now is..... the 6.9 has an ats turbo, and it is from an 84 truck. my 94...
  14. illinoisboy

    injectors

    what is a good place to find injectors and how much do they run a piece? i have an 84 6.9. thanks!
  15. illinoisboy

    6.9 swap update

    ok so we switched the glow plug controller from my 94 engine to the donor( 84 6.9) the plugs are different. we put the plugs from the 7.3 in the 6.9, is this ok?:dunno we also found out that one glow plug wasnt even hooked up, and that 2 injectors i removed with my fingers. and one of the...
  16. illinoisboy

    wastegate

    ok guys, i have another questions. the 6.9 that is going in my truck is not wastegated. is it possible to EASILY gate this? or do i need a different turbo. new rear and front seals as well as valve cover gaskets were installed while the "new" motor was out. the mechanic said my existing clutch...
  17. illinoisboy

    glow plug wiring harness

    anyone know where i can find a wiring harness for my 94 idi turbo? the old one was trashed
  18. illinoisboy

    6.9 swap

    hey guys, just thought i would give an update on the 7.3 to 6.9 swap. it is supposed to be done tomorrow or thursday. the 6.9 looks immaculate. trying to figure out the glow plug swap and the fuel system swap. what about all the emmisions stuff on my 7.3? will keep you updated.
  19. illinoisboy

    turbo and engine

    1994 factory engine and turbo. runs, needs new head gasket. turbo is tight with no endplay front to back or side to side. 500, obo. please call with questions! thanks!618-444-3951.
  20. illinoisboy

    6.9 to 7.3 swap again

    hey guys it is me again. i posted earlier about the 6.9 to 7.3 swap. i know one guy said he did it to his truck. looking for a couple of more success stories. i am trying to put a 1984 6.9 with ats turbo, into my 94 7.3 turbo. the blocks are the same are they not? the motor mounts and...
  21. illinoisboy

    tearing down the 7.3.

    started tearing down the 7.3 in my 94. got driver's side valve covers off then it got dark, what is the easiest way to remove everything else? i am labeling all of my nuts and bolts, and keeping everything as clean as i can. nothing looks out of place on the drivers side yet. this thing is...
  22. illinoisboy

    6.9 to 7.3

    hey guys can i put a 6.9 into my 94 7.3? thanks
  23. illinoisboy

    new engine

    so i have decided to go with a rebuilt motor, or rebuild the one i have. what kind of estimate on cost can i expect for a rebuild? thanks, any and all suggestions appreciated.
  24. illinoisboy

    smoking

    hey guys i bought a 94 turbo from an idiot. ( i guess that makes me an idiot). anyways, it has oil or soot in the coolant, a weak cylinder( had it compression tested, and you can hear when the engine turns over). when it idles it smokes awfully bad, whitish or light gray. when i lay on the loud...
  25. illinoisboy

    OIL OR SOOT IN COOLANT

    hey guys, i bought a 94 turbo idi. it has a weak cylinder and oil or soot in the antifreeze. any thoughts. i think i want to put a new engine in it but wanted to explore other options first. thanks!

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