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    CL find DT360

    http://up.craigslist.org/pts/1837992624.html Found this and thought I'd pass it along. It's in the U.P. of Michigan/WI border region. I e-mailed and he wants $1500 for the engine and transmission and it has 130,000 on it. Not affiliated in anyway...blah, blah, blah. Just thought I'd...
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    Block heater "hums" when plugged in

    So I'm working on getting my IDI ready to drive this winter (oh wait, I'm already running late 2" on the ground right now), and right now the glow plugs are shot. I've been plugging it in, in order to get the thing to start so I can move it around. However, I plugged it in tonight and I heard...
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    Roto-master turbos?

    I'm looking at buying a used turbo off of a 6.9 that was in a light cab fire. The turbo supposedly still spins free with no end play, so I'm thinking the thing is salvagable. I asked the guy the brand name and he didn't know, but he said the turbo says "rotomaster" on it. I'm wondering if...
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    Back in an IDI

    Getting ready to go buy another IDI tonight. 1990 F350 crew cab 5spd 4x4. 125,000 miles (I'm pretty sure, because there is absolutely no blow by in the motor!) It's a little rusty, but I should have enough stuff laying around to make it a solid truck The worst rust seems to be in the front...
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    Rebuild heads or buy remanufactured ones

    Anyone got an idea which may be the cheaper/better way to go. I'm trying to get prices on parts for a head rebuild, but as they add up, I'm wondering if it might be cheaper to just go for a set of reman ones. Anyone got experience or opinions about which way to go, or a suggestion for a...
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    IDI build in DIESEL POWER

    FYI: The February issue of DIESEL POWER has the start of a $300 6.9 build up. It didn't state what the plans were exactly, but a turbo installation was mentioned. I plan on sending them an e-mail letting them know I appreciate the article, and I suggest everyone else does the same. They...
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    Need help identifying turbo

    I was perusing ebay when I came across this item: IDI turbo I was wondering if you guys could verify that it is from and IDI. I was thinking of picking it up and just fabbing my own exhaust and intercooler setup. However, I was searching around for some info on the turbo, when I found...
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    Bus 7.3 IDI vs. what's in our trucks

    So is there a really big difference between the IDI's found in the heavier applications these motors are used in vs. whats in our trucks? The reason I'm asking is that I found a cheap turbo motor out of a school bus that supposedly runs well, and just needs the turbo rebuilt. I'm wondering if...
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    'Ol Faithful is sick (assesment of my 7.3, with video!!)

    Well if you have read the post where I am considering a cummins swap, I've got some more info on the IDI. I went and bought a cheap mechanical oil pressure gauge to see exactly what my oil pressure was doing. Also, I found some other problems. Watch the video: [/url][/IMG] The motor was...
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    Rebuild the IDI, or swap in a Cummins

    Hi all! I've been lurking for a long time and it is about time I start restoring my truck. However, I'm at a crossroads with regards to the motor and I would like some input from you guys that are obviously far more familiar with these engines than I. I apologize in advance for the rather...
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    Questions about Ford/Cummins conversion

    Hi, I'm currently looking into a Cummins conversion for my '88 Ford 4x4 with a tired 7.3 IDI. I have a 5-speed manual, which I gather is the zf5. I was thinking about putting in a remanufactured 7.3 with a Banks turbo kit, which would run about $7,000 roughly. However, when I started doing...

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