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Does anyone make IDI crate engines?
I have a block I was going to rebuild from the ground up, and still will if I need to, but I need the truck back on the road ASAP. Does anyone manufacture a crate engine for these trucks?- MountainMan300
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Best resources for rebuilding one of these engines?
Tomorrow I am purchasing a complete 7.3 IDI that needs rebuilt. My plan is to give it a full rebuild, and throw a Banks turbo on it. This will be the firs time I've ever rebuilt an engine. I purchased a shop manual on eBay, are there any other good resources or videos for learning how to...- MountainMan300
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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7.3 IDI getting fuel to injectors, still not starting
My 1992 F-350 with a 7.3 IDI shut off on me while driving. I coasted to a stop, got towed home, and started diagnosing. Here is where I'm at: - Truck has a new fuel filter on it and it is primed - I am not getting air out of the schrader valve on the fuel filter housing - I cracked the injector...- MountainMan300
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Best source for built ZF-5?
I have a 1992 F-350 4x4 with the 7.3 IDI, and a ZF-5 transmission. I believe the synchro for reverse is going out, as I am able to go through 1-5 normally without issue. However, when I try to go in reverse, the transmission usually grinds and wants to pop back out of gear. I'm a GM guy by...- MountainMan300
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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1992 F-350 Not Charging
I recently purchased a 1992 F-350 with the 7.3 IDI. V-Belt style, external voltage regulator. My alternator light came on and lo and behold, I wasn't getting any output from the alternator. I put in a new one as well as a new pair of batteries. However, the new alternator is still not charging...- MountainMan300
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
