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    VC Gaskets & Returns W/ Turbo

    The manual has torque of 6 ft/lb in a clockwise line pattern starting at intake left side.
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    Advice On 6.9 Overhaul

    https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3646872&cc=1123928&pt=5620&jsn=688 I might be late to the party. Just checked Rock Auto and they have Mahle .040 oversize in stock. They seem to come and go, in and out of stock. I was stuck last year with no oversize pistons available. I kept checking...
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    Hard start, new DB2 & new fuel lines on back end of lift pump.

    You said hard starting when cold. When warmed up it should start instantly. If so maybe check your glow plugs. Warmed up could mask air intrusion. The return line system seems to leak if you disturb it. Get some viton Orings from Mc Master Carr. I usually can reuse the caps and lines after...
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    Small coolant leak on driver side leaking down to slave cylinder (see photos) where is this coming from?

    Could be head gasket. Are they original? 6.9s have the coolant ports in rear corners. I have experienced this myself. Also 6.9 have open coolant ports on head that are sealed by the valley pan and some sort of sealant. The 7.3 eliminated those by using cup plugs. The head/valley pan ports would...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Tap around the sleeve with a hammer. The sleeve will stretch and expand enough to be removed. Just enough to expand sleeve and not damage crank.
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    7.3 IDI Block Deck Flatness / Trueness Spec

    They are Mahle for 6.9 IDI. The 7.3 Pistons look different.
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    7.3 IDI Block Deck Flatness / Trueness Spec

    Check valve recession in head. Russ (RIP) recommended near the max of .050 intake and .060 for exhaust. I think that is what bit me on my last rebuild . my pistons were not destroked and I had valve to piston contact on all 8. I used the Victor head gaskets. I currently have the max recession...
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    Need advice on battery cable replacement kit

    https://classicdieseldesigns.com/products/7-3-6-9-idi-oem-replacement-battery-cables?_pos=1&_sid=fbd461e78&_ss=r CDD sells a set also.
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    Battery Cable Routing...

    NAPA batteries are 27 for pass side and 27F for drivers side. All terminals toward firewall with negative to outside.
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    Clutch Fork Interchange

    I bought one on ebay supposedly for my era truck. Part # was E4TA rather than E6TA and the pivot point was in a different place so I returned it. I dug through my parts stash and actually found one with a lot less wear than my original, so I think I am good for awhile. I was in an accident years...
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    6.9 return line

    6.9 return lines use 3/16 id hose (about 5mm). 7.3 return lines use 1/4 id (about 7mm) Depends on which system you are working with. Either early 6.9 or later 7.3 return can be used but cannot mix the two. Most auto parts stores should have either size with 1/4 the most common. If you need 5mm...
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    Clutch Fork Interchange

    I have a T 19 transmission and my clutch fork has a lot of wear where it rides on the TO bearing. Rock Auto doesn't have a listing for '85 or '86 trucks. Part # E6TA 7515AA. I found listings for later trucks with ZF 5 trans. Will the ZF 5 clutch arm work on T 19? Ford part # is slightly...
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    1986 F250 6.9 IDI Turbo Kit recommendations

    I have a Hypermax Pulse kit with a cowl intake. The most boost I have seen is 7 lb so not a concern with stock head bolts, though I have ARP studs. It helped my truck climb the grades around here in the Sierras without a huge smoke show. There is no wastegate on these. I like the fact that the...
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    Good online source for cylinder head?

    I used Quality Diesel Machine in West Sacramento. They were familiar with IDI diesels. Could drive there rather than ship to Wyoming.
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    7.3 IDI Mild Build going in a 1986 F350 thread

    If the 6.9 crank is good it would be a better option than turning down the 7.3 one
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