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  1. Farmer Rock

    Idi vs super duty

    Since you've had first hand experience with both, then you must realize the only benefits to the IDI, are simplicity and cheap parts compared to a Psd or other electronically injected engine. I say that as a complement, so please, nobody hate me for that. If anybody understands where you are...
  2. Farmer Rock

    Cheapest wmo setup

    I'd have to cut a deal with one of the local garages I suppose. My supply will only last so long. I'm seeing a lot of 351w trucks come up, I may check one out. Like you said, it's not permanent anyway. I won't be doing anything crazy with it anyway, just hauling some equipment, and cows every...
  3. Farmer Rock

    Cheapest wmo setup

    Great, just what I need, another project,lol. Trust me, if I wasn't building the SD right now, I would 460 swap it, or a little turbo diesel. I really wanted to swap out that little 3.0 ever since I've owned this thing. But in the end, it's just a daily, no matter what I do to it, it would end...
  4. Farmer Rock

    Cheapest wmo setup

    I can't tow with the ranger, and I don't want to kill it. It's a mint little truck. I really need at least a 3/4 ton. I had considered a 460 truck, and almost pulled the trigger as hard as that is to believe,lol. But then I got to thinking about wmo. If it is cheaper to buy an IDI and run it on...
  5. Farmer Rock

    Cheapest wmo setup

    Howdy, I'm looking at selling my ranger and getting another IDI strictly for wmo use. I plan to use it for a daily driver and work truck while my 99 is down. Anyway, I'm wondering what the best bang for the buck is, as for burning wmo. I know some of you guys have pretty elaborate setups, but I...
  6. Farmer Rock

    Farmer Rock's crew cab and 12 valve swap....

    There's two ways to fit the crew cab on the frame, First option- a couple inches of body lift. Second option - knotch out the cab floor for that hump in the frame. Either option obviously requires rear cab mounts to be added. I am going the body lift route, but it's for a combination of...
  7. Farmer Rock

    Farmer Rock's crew cab and 12 valve swap....

    Thanks, I'm really looking forward to making progress on it! As for work, I was farming, that's what I love to do, but things went downhill fast over covid crap. I went to work for a weld shop since, next week I start at a company. After a few years I hope to be able to start farming again, so...
  8. Farmer Rock

    1999 power stroke engine swap options.

    I would've liked the dt route, but this 12v came up for a great deal, the adapter is on the way. I think needy is the word,lol...when knee deep like this I can use all the help I can get, but I'm a one man show anyway, like a lot of us. Just figure things out as I go. The fat SD is twice the...
  9. Farmer Rock

    1999 power stroke engine swap options.

    Thanks, but no. I want a mechanical truck, and I need the super duty platform, so it's a two-fer Rock
  10. Farmer Rock

    Farmer Rock's crew cab and 12 valve swap....

    I did, and that's why I went the zf6 route. I could of got a nv4500 for about 2k, but I'm not going to take a step down to a 5 speed. The dodge 6 speeds,(nv5600,g56) are 3 to 4k, which is crazy when I could use one of my zf6s for 600 bucks. Destroked was the only company with the plates in stock...
  11. Farmer Rock

    Farmer Rock's crew cab and 12 valve swap....

    Adapter plate is off back order and on its way! I ordered from wild horse. Rock
  12. Farmer Rock

    1999 power stroke engine swap options.

    Unfortunately a hemi..... I'm not doing too much heavy towing this time of year though, so it could be worse. I do need the f350 back by early summer the latest, if not I may get something cheap to use temporarily, since I don't want to cut corners on the build. Rock
  13. Farmer Rock

    Farmer Rock's crew cab and 12 valve swap....

    I'm waiting on the adapter plate to come in, should be another month unfortunately. I can't do much until I get the plate, which is ok, I have to get one of tractors in shape for spring yet. Rock
  14. Farmer Rock

    Farmer Rock's crew cab and 12 valve swap....

    I really appreciate that info, I didn't think it would work with the dodge pump, but I am very happy to know it will now. That was actually driving me a little crazy, trying to think of a clean way to fit a ford pump,lol. Rock
  15. Farmer Rock

    Farmer Rock's crew cab and 12 valve swap....

    I'm definitely weighing out junkyard efans. We'll have to see. There's no ac compressor on the Cummins, so I'll have to figure something out. The power steering is behind the front cover. Kind of a weird setup. It's gear driven. I'll have to change that as well to hydro boost . Don't give me any...
  16. Farmer Rock

    1999 power stroke engine swap options.

    Well, let me put it this way. The engine was fine, the transmission needed sychros, a clutch , and I had a lot of rust repair to work on. So it was due for work anyhow. It's funny though, it all started with removing the rear doors to fix rust, next thing you know, I'm here,lol It's all been a...
  17. Farmer Rock

    1999 power stroke engine swap options.

    That's the worst part, nothing. Lol I actually decided on an engine, in fact I picked up one. I wanted a dt, but this was too good of a deal to pass up on. Besides, I came to the realization that I need this back together sooner than later, so maybe not the best time for experimenting. Down the...
  18. Farmer Rock

    Farmer Rock's crew cab and 12 valve swap....

    That's a good idea, I'll definitely ask a few trans shops. the bad part is it's only 2wd, so I'm hoping it's still of some value. I mean I would be happy with a couple hundred or so. Rock
  19. Farmer Rock

    6.9 7.3 oil consumption?

    There are a lot of DIs that came non turbo in heavy equipment, and trucks, that I'm sure completely burn fuel. I've always felt they burned cleaner to be honest, but that could just be my experience And I really don't think the turbo would make a difference whether DI or IDI, either way the...
  20. Farmer Rock

    Farmer Rock's crew cab and 12 valve swap....

    It was out of a 89 d250, however the guy I bought it off of, resealed the entire engine and repainted it. He intended on putting it in his 68 dodge crew cab. I'm not a dodge guy, but that's was a cool truck I admit. It is just bitter out today with this wind. Last I checked it was -17 with wind...
  21. Farmer Rock

    Merry Christmas as well and a happy new year

    Amen to that! It really bothers me how the USA has become so liberal in every aspect.... People completely ignore that the good Lord is the foundation this country was founded upon, and not this free for all crap. Give me a break, it's like this country is free to everyone, except those who...
  22. Farmer Rock

    Picked up my E99 zf6

    Yeah, don't get me wrong, I loved my IDIs, but I really prefer a DI engine. If there was a mechanical DI 7 3, I would have gone that route. I honestly considered building a 9.0 or 3208, but there really aren't any mechanical DI v8s with a good enough reputation, so I decided on inline Merry...
  23. Farmer Rock

    Merry Christmas as well and a happy new year

    Merry Christmas folks! God bless! Rock
  24. Farmer Rock

    Picked up my E99 zf6

    I'm sure your right, and I do agree to a point, having been around 6.7 psd and Cummins, they are definitely a whole 'nother ball game. My truck was mostly stock, and had some gremlins now and then, but no complaints otherwise . What it really comes down to is, being a computer controlled motor...
  25. Farmer Rock

    Picked up my E99 zf6

    That right there is the entire reason. As much as I like the 7.3, it's way to complicated, and has way to many wires and sensors that don't like ageing with the motor. I'm a simple guy, I like simple things.. As simple as that,lol Rock

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