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  1. Ford86

    power steering?

    it had a 6.9 in it previous and it had V belt drive and the 7.3 has serpentine belt. i have everything to swap it over but looking further into it im gonna stay with the serpentine belt system. does anyone have any pics of how the power steering is mounted on their 7.3? i know it is on a bracket...
  2. Ford86

    power steering?

    hey guys i finally got my truck up and moving again. just to be clear i have a 1986 f350 that i swapped a 1994 7.3 turbo into. it fit like a glove well kinda:D but im having a issue with how to do the powersteering. my friend i bought the engine off of gave me this big bracket with a power...
  3. Ford86

    86 f350 A-pillar guages?

    those ideas looks awesome! i really like the idea above the radio! and i was thinking on boost, pyro, tranny and either engine temp or oil pressure. any other guages i should really look into? i actually got a 311 tool piece set since i get 50% off student dis count. but i think i just got a job...
  4. Ford86

    86 f350 A-pillar guages?

    hey guys! I finally got my engine in sort of LOL but since its almost xmas I got the beloved question every teenage kid wants when building a truck hahah. So im thinking on going with pillar gauges since all I have left is body work after I get it running and I cant paint or anything till...
  5. Ford86

    ats turbo vs factory turbo?

    i bought a full diamond eye 5" exhaust with a 3" downpipe so im just gonna cut it to fit. and i have a 6.9 i pulled for this 7.3 and maybe one day after college ill rebuild it and do everything to it and find something cool to put it in... one dayLOL
  6. Ford86

    Correct way to do rear main?

    im doing my main seal right now as well. i removed my rear plate and took the seal out that way and ford actually sent me messed up seal so im getting mine tomorrow.so i just put my rear plate back on and sealed it with rtv. sealing the oil pan than pressing the seal on. my crank did not have a...
  7. Ford86

    ats turbo vs factory turbo?

    the stock outlet housing is 2.25in is the ats just right to a 3in? how do you make the turbo in the factory trucks sing? they sound sooo good with the turbo whistling lol
  8. Ford86

    ats turbo vs factory turbo?

    hey guys. just out of curiosity is the ats 093 the same turbo set up ford used from 93-94 on their factory turbo engines? ive read some things such as the turbine housings being different sizes. and the downpipes. ive been on youtube too much today and the ats kit seems to whistle a lot more...
  9. Ford86

    Engine Ruined...

    I hear ya. Hard work pays off! I'm 16 and worked 50+ hours all summer and saved every dime to do my truck! Wish I wasn't so far away to help out man. Keep us updated!
  10. Ford86

    Engine Ruined...

    I have a complete 6.9 that I just pulled. Ran when it was in. But I'm in mass. I'm sorry to hear about that man. I'm in school and trying to swap in a 7.3 idi turbo and restore mine. That just sounds like a horror story. I hope she's up and running soon. Good luck if you need anything off the...
  11. Ford86

    Post pics of your tire rim set ups

    20x12 -44 offset moto metal 962s. With 305/55 nitto trail grapplers. Only put one on till my engine is in just to see if they rub. No rub on a stock height f350 with d60. And they stick out pretty good hahah. Couldn't pass up the deal
  12. Ford86

    Oil pan?

    Got it. It was actually stuck between my oil filter. So it's off now. But know I have to remove a stupid gasket that's on their good. And I got motorcraft rtv that says for 7.3s right on it haha. I am also doing my glow plugs and there autolites:( got 2 left let's hope I'll be okay haha
  13. Ford86

    Oil pan?

    The engine is on a stand. I took all the bolts off and tried to drop the oil pan but what I assume is the oil pickup is stopping the oil pan from coming off completely. I just don't know if I wiggle it and it pops off or what. Thank you
  14. Ford86

    Oil pan?

    Hey guys. I'm removing and re sealing my oil pan just as perventative maintenece. I just have a few questions. The oil pick up attached to the oil pan. How do I remove that to drop the oil pan? I didn't want to just yank on it till it popped off ahah. Also does anyone know the torque specs for...
  15. Ford86

    Anything to be concerned about?

    I'm just gonna do front and rear Main seals and re seal the oil pan. Ford quoted me 70$ for the rear and 20$ for the front. The guy told me that the front dosent come or need a wear sleeve like the rear. Is this true? Also does that seem way to expensive? My flex plate is gonna be in this week...
  16. Ford86

    Anything to be concerned about?

    So front and rear main seals and oil cooler. I just want to prevent anything catastrophic. All diesels leak at some point it seems like lol. Is the oil cooler pretty easy? Also i bought the engine off a friend who got it off a family friend of his. He said he's had it for a few months and now...
  17. Ford86

    Anything to be concerned about?

    Not exactly what I wanted to hear lol. Will it hurt anything for the time being? I plan on rebuilding the engine later down the road in a few years hopefully. The truck won't be towing daily or have a lot of stress on it just a summer daily with the occasional tow. Also what sealer would you...
  18. Ford86

    Anything to be concerned about?

    Hi guys. I'm really close to putting in my 7.3 turbo into my 86 f350 (waiting on parts) and I've just been looking at the engine and I found a few spots that I can't tell are just dirty or may have a little leak. Nothing looking worthy of dripping just a little wet. I have pictures before I...
  19. Ford86

    Best coolant and oil?

    The engine needs glow plugs but those I can do while its in. It has a new oil pan and the previous owner did use RTV. But it appears to have a tiny leak from the drain bolt. I will post pictures of where spots seam to be wet before I degrease it. This truck won't be towing on the daily. Just on...
  20. Ford86

    Best coolant and oil?

    Getting ready to drop my 1994 7.3 factory turbo into my bullnose. I have heard about the cavitation and such so I am wondering which coolant is the best? Also which oil do you guys recommend engine has around 160,000 miles. Kind of a stupid question but hey why not :dunno Also anything else...
  21. Ford86

    6.9 engine pull question?

    Will do! Thinking on doing a build thread soon!
  22. Ford86

    6.9 engine pull question?

    I cut my exhaust off and removed the starter and boy did that make life a hole lot easier! Was able to turn the engine over with a socket on the crank pulley and just spun her till I got the sweet spot haha. Finally got it out yesterday! Now time to degrease pressure wash then wire wheel and...
  23. Ford86

    6.9 engine pull question?

    Hi guys. I'm in the middle of pulling my 6.9 from my c6. I undid everything and just broke free the bell housing bolts. Now I'm onto unbolting the flex plate from the torque converter. I'm stuck on how to get them. I have found them but I can't fit a ratchet on them even when I turn the engine...
  24. Ford86

    What's your engine look like?

    That looks awesome!! Love the valve cover Found this on Google.. Anyone else done this? I really like it it's unique
  25. Ford86

    What's your engine look like?

    Awesome engines guys keep them coming!! Any of you done a all red engine?

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