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  1. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    But, The coolest find of the day???
  2. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    We Found another 86 at the Yard today and I saved the T19 from the crusher. No way I was going to try and wrestle with pulling the 6.9 that was still in the truck, but it looked like a core motor. I’m going back tomorrow to grab the injectors and other misc parts off of it like the intake...
  3. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    Added some upgrades to the truck
  4. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    I got around to trying to use it this weekend. The fittings leaks and I didn’t have any fuel tape handy. I’ll try again on a coming weekend.
  5. SkylabTech86IDI

    Trailered home a 1989 F350 dump truck that looks great on the outside, but the 7.3 IDI is something else

    If you’re ever in the South East VA section of the state, then I have a complete DTI timing Kit available to use for timing. FWIW I bought a brand new cowl seal from rock auto for about $60 + shipping. Had to put my own silicone caulk sealant behind it for it to do anything.
  6. SkylabTech86IDI

    Installed Dreg's Garage's brass return caps

    I’m looking into getting a set of these or R&D’s return rail. How have these held up?
  7. SkylabTech86IDI

    Best location for a fuel CHECK VALVE???

    I’m looking to be proactive with hunting down air intrusion in order to beat difficult hard starts. The check valve should prevent fuel drain back. So I would think the best place to install a fuel check valve in these trucks would be in the soft fuel delivery line just before the lift pump...
  8. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    There’s a good YT video of a guy using this brand and it’s easy to find if you want to try looking for it. He seems pleased. My first impressions of the pump are positive, and we’ll see how well it operates in action. @tbowker
  9. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    The timing meter arrived today. I will see what I can get to this weekend. Depends on whether the truck decides it wants to play nice, too. The lift pump isn’t pushing fuel to the filter. I swapped back to a lift pump and I’m coming from a cheap Amazon electric pump. The little $18 pump did...
  10. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    I’ll let you know how it goes this weekend. I plan to make a YT video on it, too.
  11. SkylabTech86IDI

    How to set the timing on your 6.9 or 7.3 IDI and how to buy timing equipment.

    Do you know of a video that shows how to use the complete DTI model 3300s kit ? The instruction manual is good, but I’m more of a visual person
  12. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    I made the leap to buy a timing meter from tinytach - the Model 3300S full kit that should have it all. As Grandma always told us: Do it right the first time, and then you won’t do the job twice. Amazon carries $80 injector pop testers with mixed reviews across all of the brands & models… so...
  13. SkylabTech86IDI

    2nd blown oil filter gasket and coolant mixing with oil? Help with isolating the causes?

    Update: the bypass valve on the first header was stuck. The spring wouldn’t compress before now So, as final closure: if you’re blowing oil filters, pull the oil cooler and check the that the pressure bypass valve located in the rear header is compressing Hope this helps someone else
  14. SkylabTech86IDI

    Changed CDR valve and now trouble...

    I’ve heard of people using a block of wood trimmed down to size
  15. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    Bummer. Banks Tech says that said they don’t carry any of those parts anymore, and can’t source a Y pipe. Said They’ll take a look and get back to me if they find something.
  16. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    I’ll give them a call when they reopen on Monday
  17. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    So I’m lying in bed and something is eating away at me. Then it hit me like a brick, much like this: I spun the hot side and cold side wheels, but not where it was quiet enough to listen out for the fins dragging or pinging. Worse, I never checked for turbo play. Never pulled inward or...
  18. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    On top of the $600 for the turbo kit, the kind gentleman surprised me by giving me way more than I bargained for. an OBS tailgate with the aluminum in good condition grille 2 fender heater core and air box head light bezels 3 radiator cores 2 filter heads n/a air box Vacuum pump Injector lines...
  19. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    i drove way too many hours to pick this up today, but here it is
  20. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    Great! I’ll lock it in
  21. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    The research I was reading says manual should work for both, auto only works with the one. The up pipes can cause contact at the bell housing
  22. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    Good info Nero, thanks. Is there a way to fabricate a work around at all or is it largely impractical/impossible
  23. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    I figure that the banks kit is good enough and I can run it long term with the T19 until I want and can afford a better system. More pictures: Let me know what you all think and whether this is a Go, No Go. This is a screaming deal to me.
  24. SkylabTech86IDI

    Project Thread: 1986 F250 “Farm Truck #1” Build Thread

    I just found a Gen 1 Banks Kit for sale without the crossover pipe. Seller says he’d take $600 and throw in 2 straight rust free 80-86 fenders, one of which the truck needs. Comes with neat F350 badges, too. Information online about the Gen 1 Banks is sparse, but that could be poor Google Fu...
  25. SkylabTech86IDI

    Supplemental Service Manual

    Just wanted to pop in to say thanks for collecting and posting this information. It’s been extremely helpful to share with other IDI owners spread across other social websites!

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