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  1. IDI_Journeyman

    A few questions about this “IDIT”

    So I’m working on an engine for a customer of mine that is supposedly a factory turbocharged 7.3 from either 1993 or 1994. The engine came with no turbo, but the guy that sold it said it is a turbo motor with the stronger pistons and whatnot, he had just sold the turbo kit separately...
  2. IDI_Journeyman

    Cleaning a CDR

    Oil burners, I request a swim in the sea of infinite wisdom we have in this corner of the internet. When I bought my truck I went ahead and bought a brand new ford CDR but after a year or so I know it needs a good cleaning. what is the preferred method of cleaning one of these valves? I’m...
  3. IDI_Journeyman

    Opinions on oil

    Hey oilburners, got a quick question! figured I’d pick the brains of some of the fellow diesel mechanics on this site. I have a 1985 F250 4x4 5 speed. She’s got a rebuilt 7.3 idi with a 088 ATS kit on her. Doesn’t leak nothin, doesn’t hardly burn nothin, doesn’t have a bit of blow by either. I...
  4. IDI_Journeyman

    glow plug drilling/extraction

    I will include a picture below, I have this 7.3 idit on a engine stand in my garage and glow plug number 8 has broken the top off of it. Iv been soaking it in panther piss for the last couple days and would like some advice before I go drilling. My current plan is to let it soak, clean the area...
  5. IDI_Journeyman

    Best starting aid?

    Hello oil burners, i wanted to pick some people brains about this topic to finally get a clear answer. What is the safest starting aid to use on a diesel? Obviously ether is extremely harsh, dry and should only be used in small doses, if at all.:sly I remember someone saying WD-40 works...
  6. IDI_Journeyman

    Hypermax Help

    I’m in need of some real, quality recommendations/information on this situation. I have a friend that bought what looks like an early hypermax non-wastegated turbo kit for really cheap. Bad part is the truck it was on originally was involved in a collision. I’m not sure if it was head on, rear...
  7. IDI_Journeyman

    U-joint fastener torque spec?

    Finally getting around to doing my u-joints on my truck today, last time I did them I made a big mistake haha. I tightened the u-joint fastener SO TIGHT that the needle bearings couldn’t move or rotate on the cross and they just vibrated from the road ride, working their way into the cross and...
  8. IDI_Journeyman

    Looking for some guidance

    Hello again great oil burners of the internet! I have a bricknose F450 2wd 7.3L ZF5 that I am currently working on. It’s a service truck for a local hay operation here in amador county. My client has lost reverse in his transmission and needs it repaired. Now I recently pulled a ZF5 out of my...
  9. IDI_Journeyman

    GlowPlug Question

    Does anyone know what the Resistance spec for a ZD9 glowplug is? Also, if the ZD9 glow plugs are hooked up to a push button, how long should they generally last?
  10. IDI_Journeyman

    Two Fuel Questions....

    Hello Sacred Oil Burners of the internet, i have two questions relating to fuel on my pickup trucks. The first is a 1985 F250 4x4 extended cab 6.9 sidewinder with a C6. I recently replaced the injectors with a good set i had laying around and i have fuel bubbling at the base of a few injectors...
  11. IDI_Journeyman

    Quick question

    hello oil burners, I'm in the process of buying a cheap 6.9 idi with a sidewinder. The shaft doesn't have any axial play, it has some radial play but it isn't touching the housing. It puts up 10 lbs of boost easy and spools nice. My question is this is on a automatic trans and my truck has a...
  12. IDI_Journeyman

    Universal trans cooler?

    hello oil burners, I have a friend that has a 1986 f250 6.9 idi C6 with a overdrive. He recently bought a radiator to replace his rusted one but it didn't have the internal transmission cooler. In theory couldn't he buy a big universal transmission cooler and mount it in front of the rad he...
  13. IDI_Journeyman

    Replacing head gasket

    Hello again oil burners, I'm doing some work on a service truck my friend has for his hay business. It's a bricknose N/A 7.3 idi zf5 2wd. He took it to a shop to get some tires on it and the mechanic found the passenger side head gasket was leaking just a tad. My friend doesn't want to spend a...
  14. IDI_Journeyman

    7.3 idi charging 18v at idle

    Hello again my fellow indirect injection enthusiasts! I have a 1985 F250 4x4 with a 7.3 ATS turbo/zf5. Been having charging issues with this truck since I got it back in march of last year. Put a reman alternator on her and a voltage regulator and now it's charging at 18v at idle.....it also has...
  15. IDI_Journeyman

    Smoke coming from defrost vents in dash

    Hello oil-burners, I have a 1985 F250 4x4 with a 7.3 idi ZF5. Once the trucks at operating temperature smoke starts to come out from all of the defrost vents from the top of the dash. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm assuming I need to replace my heater core or something Along those...
  16. IDI_Journeyman

    Flywheel bolt snapped during torquing...

    Putting a clutch in this week in my 85 7.3. I was torquing my flywheel bolts down and one snapped off :( what do I have to do to remove it.
  17. IDI_Journeyman

    Transmission removal help

    What's up guys, I got a 1985 F250 with a 7.3 IDI ats turbo with a ZF5. My DMF and TOB are making a lot of racket and my clutch is starting to slip so I figured it's time to replace it. I bought a Exedy clutch kit from Rock auto with a single mass flywheel. Iv pulled a ZF5 before but not on a...
  18. IDI_Journeyman

    Alternator Problems

    i have a 85 F250 with a 7.3 ats turbo/ZF5. Recently the batteries have been dying and I'm almost positive my alternator isnt working. I bought a brand new pair of motorcraft batteries 2 weeks ago and they're already dead. upon further investigation I found a white wire that's been clipped on the...
  19. IDI_Journeyman

    Replacing Fan Clutch

    Hey guys, I'm putting a new fan clutch in my 7.3 and I usually prefer OEM/Motorcraft parts over any other. I bought a fan clutch today at napa but I wanted to check and see if it's better to put a factory one in....also If anyone has a part number that would be great, I'm going to a ford...
  20. IDI_Journeyman

    Turn signal help

    Hello Oil Burners, I have a 1985 4x4 7.3 IDI with a ZF-5, I bought it 2 months ago and the turn signals won't work. The selector Rod coming out of the steering column doesn't lock into place turning left and won't automatically reset when the steering wheel is straight. I bought the part online...
  21. IDI_Journeyman

    Slight Rattling sound from bell-housing

    Hello again Oil Burners. I have a 1985 F250 with a 7.3 idi turbo. ZF5 also. Iv been noticing some rattling coming from my bell housing recently. It's not too loud, the trucks idle mostly covers it up. Clutch works great also. I'm thinking it's either DMF , pressure plate, clutch or one of...
  22. IDI_Journeyman

    Clutch safety switch help

    whats crackin oil burners? I'm in need of some ancient IDI wisdom again. I have a 1985 F250 with a 7.3 ATS turbo/ZF5. My clutch safety switch is going out and it's getting to the point where I have to put both feet on the clutch pedal to get my truck to turn over. Im having trouble finding it in...
  23. IDI_Journeyman

    RPM gauge works sometimes....

    Hello Oil Burners! I have 1985 F-250 with a ATS turbo/ZF5 4x4. My RPM gauge isn't working too well on the dash so I replaced that big 1 inch metal sensor next to where you pour oil with a brand new sensor. didn't seem to help much. I'll drive and the gauge will be dead as a door knob. And...
  24. IDI_Journeyman

    Lund Cab Visor

    i have 85 Ford F-250 that I'm buying a Cab Visor for. My buddy has one on his OBS Ford F-250 and he wants to sell it to me. Will it still fit on my truck? I'd hate to buy it and have it not fit....
  25. IDI_Journeyman

    Hard Line From Filter To Injection Pump

    hello I have a 7.3 idi with an Ats turbo, I just recently did new injectors and a return line kit and some new olives on the hardlines. While doing this I realized that the end of the fitting going to the filter housing is smashed a little and won't thread, in needing a new hardline. Does anyone...

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