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WARNING about King Main Thrust Bearings
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I happen to be working on the engine today. So I got the measurements you and I both were wondering about. Looks like these pass the...
May 23, 2026
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WARNING about King Main Thrust Bearings
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I'm in the process of freshening my '94 IDI engine. Just last week I ordered and received a set of standard Mahle/Clevite main bearings...
May 23, 2026
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Questions regarding Keystone rings and cam
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I'm restoring and updating a '94 factory turbo dually. I'm at the point of freshening up the seals and gaskets and painting the engine...
May 17, 2026
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ZF5 Gasser to Diesel Conversion
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Final view of finished job. I feel very comfortable with the operation as it went quite smoothly. Bolt hole location is important, but...
May 2, 2026
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ZF5 Gasser to Diesel Conversion
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Bolt hole piloted with 5/32 .156 drill. Bolt hole drill is 35/64 .547. You will need a aircraft drill (long shank) as you need to drill...
May 2, 2026
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ZF5 Gasser to Diesel Conversion
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Adapter dowel pin hole gages at .377, reamer used .377. This works perfectly, as 3/8 dowel pin is pressed in engine block, adapter fits...
May 2, 2026
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ZF5 Gasser to Diesel Conversion
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Bell housing bore/Gage pin size .472. Tap drill diameter in adapter plate .417/Gage pin
May 2, 2026
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ZF5 Gasser to Diesel Conversion
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So I just finished my modification of my ZF5 yesterday. I was always a bit apprehensive about doing this. Concerned about shaft...
May 2, 2026
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7.3idi turbo vs 7.3idi
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That's interesting. I was always under the impression that the turbo block was a bit beefier. I'm about to examine and reseal my IDIT...
Apr 8, 2026
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Sparks-IDI
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7.3idi turbo vs 7.3idi
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I'm restoring a 1994 IDIT extra cab dually right now. I have been researching about the IDIT engine over the past few months. In regard...
Apr 8, 2026
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