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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    These trucks are so easy to work on too... and the 7.3 solves the issue of a finicky carburetor :D
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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    thank you ;Sweet it is a blast to drive
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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    It does run pretty quiet, quieter than I was anticipating. can listen to the radio or carry on a conversation comfortably while driving.
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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    Nice, that's a clean looking setup you have got there. That gauge cluster fits in the 79 bezel great too.
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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    thank you!
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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    Thanks! and anytime ;Sweet
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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    Thank you! It really isn't as loud as I though it might be in the cab, which I am happy with. Can still listen to the radio comfortably anyway lol. It may develop a whistle sometime down the road :sly
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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    Here is some driving video I took. Its not too exciting, and my phone didn't pick up the sound all that well, but I also had the windows up. When it warms up outside I'll get some better video of driving it, but this is something at least for the time being...
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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    Thank you. It doesn't have any bump steer to speak of, since I haven't put on a drop pitman arm, and the drag link and track bar are still parallel. The pull I have is when just going down the road in a straight line without braking or hitting any bumps, when the wheel is let go it want to go...
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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    hey everyone been a while since I've checked in but here is another update. I have finished up the truck in the past few weeks here, and I am quite happy with it. I do have some driving video for those who want to see that, and I'll upload it soon when I have a chance. I also will...
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    NP205?

    That is correct ;Sweet. It is on page three of my build thread that I have some detailed photos of what is involved to do this. http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?66770-Build-Thread-1979-f150-7-3-IDI-Conversion-(Old-Ironsides)/page3
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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    Right, that is true.. I'll have to eyeball that and see what the size of the fitting is going into the cooler.
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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    That would be good if it is cooler towards the back.. would make sense too since the coolant back there would not have been through any of the head yet, where it will pick up the majority of its heat. That inline adapter looks like a good possibility too, but do you think it would still ever...
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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    I do have the oil cooler in this radiator, and I haven't done the alternator upgrade either. I like that thermostat you linked to, that price is much nicer than the 110 or whatever it was on summit for one. I think that might be the way to go. If i can avoid draining the coolant I just put...
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    Build Thread:: 1979 f150 7.3 IDI Conversion (Old Ironsides)

    Sensor is in the head, I put it in the unused hole towards the back on the passenger side. Some arrangement up at the radiator would be more ideal but this sensor is a NPT threaded one. I should have sprung for the more expensive adjustable thermostat kit, which had a threaded sensor but also...
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