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    90cc or 110cc injection pump for a 6.9idi

    Thanks guys, this confirms what I was thinking. I bet that 110cc would be fun though.
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    90cc or 110cc injection pump for a 6.9idi

    Hey guys, I want some opinions on which pump to put on my 6.9idi. I was taking to Joe over at CDD and he said a 110 is at the limit, but still safe. Justin at R&D said it was too much. I’m looking for some real world experience. I don't plan to tow with the truck, just haul camping gear and the...
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    6.9 IDI oversized piston rings to file fit for a fresh rebuild.

    I have decided to reuse my pistons and hope there won’t be much of an issue. Honestly though, they look fine other than a little cosmetic damage from the engine digesting a glow plug. I had the chance to measure the new standard bore Hastings piston rings and the end gap was on the larger end...
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    6.9 idi piston options and advice

    Alright, so I thought I had some leads on a couple of sets of pistons and it just isn't happening. Most of the venders are saying everything is discontinued or they don't have an ETA for new stock. I haven't reached out to Mahle yet to request a set so that's next on the list. I am reevaluating...
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    6.9 IDI oversized piston rings to file fit for a fresh rebuild.

    Yep, my thoughts exactly. Just called Northern about pistons they have listed on their site and he says they actually aren't in stock. Not sure why they all list them them as current inventory, but don't actually stock them.
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    6.9 IDI oversized piston rings to file fit for a fresh rebuild.

    Ya, I read that too. My plan was to use the stock Mahle circlip if it fit in the groove. Silvalite was in a bad spot whe all that happened. I just got an update from Jegs and they said the manufacturer has discontinued the pistons. I found a set of Sealed Powered pistons so looks like I’m...
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    6.9 IDI oversized piston rings to file fit for a fresh rebuild.

    Glad to hear they are working for you. I almost bought a set of sealed power, but after talking to Joe at Classic Diesel, he recommended these. He said they were having issues with Sealed Power and Engine Tech.
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    6.9 IDI oversized piston rings to file fit for a fresh rebuild.

    It does sound steep, but it seems like they are all expensive no matter which brand you go with. Summit has them for $92 each! you got to pay to play I guess. @Old Goat, I'm pretty sure its for the set. I found the same thing on HDP's website for a little more and it called it out as a set...
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    6.9 IDI oversized piston rings to file fit for a fresh rebuild.

    Hey guys, I thought I would share what I purchased and where for pistons and rings. I had to do some serious digging to to find what I was looking for, but found it. Parts seem to be difficult to get for these engines. I plan to start a build thread soon to track all the progress and ask...
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    6.9 IDI oversized piston rings to file fit for a fresh rebuild.

    Cool, thanks guys. I’m going to jump on the piston and matching rings.
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    6.9 IDI oversized piston rings to file fit for a fresh rebuild.

    Hey guys, new to the forum, but have been lurking for a little while. I’ve been purchasing parts for my 6.9 rebuild and pretty much have all the parts needed except pistons. The engine has the stock bore of 3.995, but has two cylinders that have some surface rust and fine pitting that I can’t...
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