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Came across this video this past winter and he says himself it's a pretty redneck twin turbo build but it works. at the very least it... -
Olds64 replied to the thread Joined the IDI crowd again.Welcome back. That truck has good bones, she'll be a worthy project. :cool:
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I've had a couple of IDIs over the years, haven't had a truck for a while and wanted one again, so I picked this one up yesterday. 1991...
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Olds64 replied to the thread Maxtow gauges.Makes no sense. :dunno 160* C is only 320* F. This is your pyrometer? Where did you install the probe?
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Olds64 replied to the thread Starting and Trans issues after removing ambulance box.I hope you found a resolution to this. It'd definitely be a bummer if a shop made matters worse. The truck looks much better with the...
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Waiting on parts... I snugged up some of the hard lines and used a vacuum pump kit to try to get air out of the lines. I assume the...
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Olds64 replied to the thread 1987 6.9 IDI Losing Prime Overnight.Cranking the engine with the Schraeder valve depressed will be a better test for air intrusion. You should have a solid stream of fuel...
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Olds64 replied to the thread 1987 6.9 IDI Losing Prime Overnight.If you're not going to order a NOS Motorcraft pump from eBay, I'd go with NAPA over Carter or Delphi.
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Olds64 replied to the thread Injection pump rebuild.Good to know you found a local rebuilder up N in Canada. I hope the rebuild runs like a top for you for miles and years to come. :thumbsup:
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I thought I would add an update on my injection pump. As you know I gave up trying to send my pump as a core into the USA because at...
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Olds64 replied to the thread New here with a 6.9idi f250.That's a straight Bullnose truck. Let us know if you decide to take the plunge and start running WMO. :Thumbs Up
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I am new to oilburners but I have been lurking for years. I’ve got an ‘85 F250 2wd with a 6.9 and c6. It’s not pretty and has its share...
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There's a check valve in the mechanical fuel pump as well thats prone to go bad.....
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Olds64 replied to the thread 1987 6.9 IDI Losing Prime Overnight.Make sure your mechanical fuel pump hasn't gone bad. I've had several go south on me and pump diesel into the crankcase. Just keep an...
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Checked out some of the different options mentioned and VDO seems to be reasonably priced (under $80ish shipped) and available from...
