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    Blew a head gasket, what parts am I gonna need?

    Be sure to get some good silicone sealer for the oil pan, etc.
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    IDI Shop in Tennessee for Head Gasket Job?

    Been aware of it for past 20 years. Works for me after original head gasket blown. None after that!!
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    6.9 will not rev or idle right until return line is plugged

    Did you replace the "olives" on all the hard lines?? Looks like they are leaking fuel. Also, get a new cowl gasket before you get water in the engine thru the intake (even with the filter assy installed). I placed an old rubber mat over mine since it leaked again with a new gasket after heavy...
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    IDI Shop in Tennessee for Head Gasket Job?

    Get a 7lb radiator cap. You don't really need the 13lb cap & will lessen your engine coolant pressure. I personally use the #328 Stant Lever cap so i can release pressure a little safer than having to unscrew the non-lever caps.
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    7.3IDI piston scores?

    Normal wear & tear. Scuff the cylinders with ball hone & new rings if not too out of round
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    Door seals

    Looks like you need to either replace your door striker or loosen it and move it in, tighten & check clearance. Will move about 3/16" to 1/4" which will pull the lock side of the door into the body. Probably have to adjust it a few times for ideal closure. I've had to do this too my '86 a few...
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    freeze plug tool

    If the plugs are still in place, leave them....
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    Engine knock?

    Run a bottle or 2 of Restore, etc. in the oil for a few months first before a rebuild. Where in Arkansas are you? Close to Memphis???
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    Engine knock on semi cold start?

    Go to Stiction Eliminator Enter your email for special bonus points, prizes & deals. Other great products there also for your gas & diesel, tranny needs.
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    Cracked head?

    There are no coolant passages in/on the intake manifold. You can see on the flat area where the coolant passages on the head seals (with the gasket). This is probably where it is leaking coolant from the head. You may just need a new intake gasket.
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    Cracked head?

    No but the 6.9 head does go against the flat of the intake & gasket material (big gasket).
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    Trustworthy repair shops in OR?

    Why will the 7.3 heads not work? Sure they will. Just open up water jackets at corners & use sleeves at the headbolt holes. Remember, if your 6.9 block is the original, block heater hole over starter may be cracked. Check it.
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    Cracked head?

    Note the water jackets around the prechambers. I think you have leakage there at the gasket.
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    Cracked head?

    I would think intake gasket first. If gonna crack, usually at/between valves
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    FS: Clean '85 F250 on CL $8k

    This one has a bad cowl seal and is asking for a turbo or hydrolock
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