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    COMPLETE 1993 7.3 IDI engine bent rod - 300.00

    Engine is complete, clean, I pulled out of my 1993 F350, it has 146k miles, back passenger cylinder either cavitated or water got in from the top, always ran perfectly, placed brand new injector pump and injectors (didn't know about SCA's neither did my dad so it may have cavitated don't know...
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    7.3 idi 1993 model naturally aspirated engine for sale

    Water got into the engine, no head gasket failure, so it's either cavitation OR the water leaked thru the top down into the intake. So the passenger rear cylinder bent a rod, which shortened it's stroke and the bottom of the piston "hung up" on the top of the crank lobe. The engine had...
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    Expert Forensics needed - rebuild 7.3 idi "ticking" direction needed

    1993 F350 DRW crew cab original engine was a 7.3 idi n/a rebuild is a 7.3 idi n/a First, I know this is long winded and detailed, but I think I need to be for you guys to be of asistance. OK, I bought this rebuild without fully knowing all that was done to it, the shop was closing...
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    Front and rear tanks getting thrown away

    I have posted these over in the vitual bone yard, just wanted to give everyone a chance prior to throwing these away. I have both the front and rear tanks available at no cost, FOC (free of charge) you just pay the shipping and handling or come pick them up on sofla. I want to throw these...
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    Front and rear used tanks from 1993 F350

    Free of charge you pick up or I will work with you for you to pay the shipping and handling to get them to you. Tanks were just taken off truck, front tank had been previously repaired approx 10 years ago, never leaked for my family in the last 8 years, back tank has no repairs original...
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    What years turbo will swap onto my 1993 nat asp?

    i'm seeing used turbos listed around me and I need to know what years will work on my truck. I have a 1993 F350 naturally aspirated 7.3 idi.
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    1993 F350 front and rear tanks fs or trade?

    I have replaced both my front and rear tanks in my 1993 F350 Niether leak, replaced them due to sand like material in my fuel filter. Didn't really find any sand in these tanks, but they do have some rust pitting, inside. Lets make a deal..... I would post pics, but I assume if you...
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    First start of the morning on rebuild

    I just finished replacing my engine with a rebuild which I know NOTHING about. I took a chance and bought the engine from a guys daughter who passed away and this was a rebuild he had sitting in his shop. So I know nothing about the specifics. In the mornings the truck just spins and...
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    Found "sand" in fuel filter - pulled tanks - anyone seen this before?

    I'm finishing my rebuild, motor is in, everything was hooked up, getting ready to bleed the fuel system and when I went to replace the fuel filter, I find what looks to be "sand" in the filter. Well, what to do but pull the tanks, so close to finishing.... I find the tanks both have plenty...
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    Exhaust pipe to manifold - does this have a donut like gasket?

    When I pulled this engine, there seemed to be a thin gasket like material between the pipe and the manifold where they connect. I'm familiar with a "donut" type asbestos gasket on your older chevy's which seal the cast manifold to the exhaust pipe. On my 1993 F350 dually non-turbo, is...
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    How do I remove a stuck copper injector seal??

    We have removed 7 of the 8 injectors and the copper washers either came out with the injectors or were easily retrieved. We have one cylinder where the copper washer looks to have been "crushed" a bit more than the others and it does not want to come out. We have tried a piece of clothes...
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    Compression test results - process and request for feedback

    OK, I checked my compression today prior to putting the motor in. Here is what I did. Harbor Frieght compression tester, the more expensive one (LOL) No injectors in any of the cylinders, glow plugs were left in Injector adapter didn't really seat all the way down. Starter used for 10...
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    Engine out attempting to use starter to compression test need guidance

    I have the engine hanging on the hoist, all injectors and glow plugs out, compression tester in the first cylinder, glow plug in that same cylinder, starter, flywheel all hooked up. Now I think I just need to run juice to the starter via jumper cables and it will work. However, I've hooked...
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    Bought rebuild with manual flywheel, now auto flywheel does not look to fit ???

    Guys, it's been a while, ran up to central florida, bought the rebuilt 7.3 had a manual flywheel on it and didn't think twice about it. Just got back in the garage after a LONG absence from working on this truck and when I went to bolt on the automatic flywheel to the rebuild I bought, the...
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    Diesel shop liquidating if interested pumps, cranks, entire engines, etc...

    Owner passed away, "Georges Diesel", family liquidating business. I'm buying a rebuilt 7.3 from this shop, they also have a bunch of rebuilt/reground cranks, rebuilt injection pumps, 2 complete rebuilt 6.9's and 1 additional complete 7.3 rebuild, they have melling sleeves laying around and...
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    1993 F350 DRW 7.3 idi non-turbo - looking for steps directions on engine removal

    I have a 1993 F350 where the engine has siezed. I have went back and forth and posted info and got assistance from fellow members on this truck and I'm still no closer at determining EXACTLY why the engine will not turn over. So, I've decided that I will take one of my weeks of vacation...

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