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  1. 1983idi

    Alternator Pulley Replacement

    Recently I had the bearing lock up on my 3G swapped alternator which caused the pulley on the alternator to be loose and spin on the shaft which wore the center hole in the pulley quite a bit larger. Ended up buying a whole original 1g alternator just to get a new pulley as well as buying a new...
  2. 1983idi

    WTB V Belt Alternator Pulley

    Needing an alternator pulley for 6.9 engine with 2 v-belt grooves. Need ASAP. Part number on the pulley is E3TF-10A352-AA- Alternator bearing went out and the center pulley hole got ground down and messed up.
  3. 1983idi

    Steering column "grounding"

    I am working on getting the cruise control to work on my 84 f250. I am currently going through the diagnostic part that has me measure resistance of the buttons. I am getting higher readings than called for by about 80-160 ohms. I believe I narrowed it down to the steering column grounding...
  4. 1983idi

    Cruise Control issues

    My 84 had the cruise control disabled when I got it. The previous owner had one side of the speedo cable go bad and replaced it with a single piece cable. I got the correct cables needed and installed them hoping the cruise would just work but unfortunaly it does not. I have been trying to go...
  5. 1983idi

    Axle Pivot Bushing Size Help

    Have 3 sizes to choose from on rockauto. 5/8 9/16 and 1/2. I figured I would just measure the outside of the threads on the part of the bolt that sticks thru the nut and I came up with 9/16 but just wanting to check that I am measuring correctly because there only is 1 available on rockauto...
  6. 1983idi

    83 RWD Kingpin Play

    My 83 is having issues going straight again. I had it jacked up and tried to wiggle test everything. The only thing I could find was where the I beam attaches to the knuckle the knuckle can "slide" up and down the kingpin maybe a few thousandth. There is no play as if the kingpin or bushings...
  7. 1983idi

    Intermittent Weak Power

    As the title states I have intermittent weak power. Only notice it when towing on the highway. I am only towing 5000 lbs at the most. Probably closer to 4500. Most of the time I can tow at 70 mph no issue on the flat and mild grade hills. Obviously it slows down going up larger hills a little...
  8. 1983idi

    Single Cab to extended cab Swap

    Wanted to swap my single cab to an extended cab. Did some research and found that it sounded like the bed just had to be cut down. Well now looking at the frame it is obvious that they're not the same. It looks like i'll have a clearance issue of about 1-2" in the "extended" section. I was...
  9. 1983idi

    Wiring connector Identification 1984

    I purchased a 1984 Super Cab to replace my rotted 1983 single cab. The wiring harness dash and everything came with it. Mostly looks like plug and play but I'm finding a couple connectors on the 84 that are not on my 83. First one is a round 4 plug that is in the general area that the glow...
  10. 1983idi

    99 PSD Auto 4x4 to 2WD ZF5 Swap

    Ok so I have done a ton of searching before posting this so please don't bash me if the info is out there I just missed it. Would be great if this swap had been done and documented before but I can't seem to find anything out there. I am going to try and document this as well as I can. If this...
  11. 1983idi

    AC Compressor on always/ not cycling

    I decided to try and fix the ac on my truck since from what I've read your mileage drops just about as much having the windows down as running AC on the highway and AC is way cooler air and not as noisy. I pulled a vacuum on my AC system to try and find leaks but strangely the 40 year old AC...
  12. 1983idi

    Faucet Pump

    So I installed the faucet pump to do away with my old carter pump that I had to replace twice. How is the faucet supposed to sound. Mine kinda sounds like one of the click clack pumps like a MR gasket style. I also have only a tiny bit of fuel showing in the clear filter housing. My pump is...
  13. 1983idi

    Much difference with steering stabilizer?

    Looking for any feedback on people who have added steering stabilizers to their tow vehicles. I only pull a light (5,000 lbs when loaded) trailer but I find myself fighting to stay in my lane when the roads get really bumpy. Was thinking maybe a steering stabilizer would help but wanted feedback...
  14. 1983idi

    1g to 3g Alt Sawp on 1983 6.9 (Wiring Question)

    I am trying to do the 1g to 3g alternator swap on my 1983 6.9 F250. I have a few questions and I am probably just overthinking things but I want to do it right. 1st issue is that my old external voltage regulator only has 3 places with wires going into it. The white and black wire that ran...
  15. 1983idi

    Turning over very slow when hot.

    6.9 Stock IDI. Turns over very very slow when hot. So slow it won't start. It cranks much faster when it's cold and starts no problem. I believe it is the stater. I'm going to pull it and see what it looks like but I am not able to find any replacement armatures that say specifically they fit an...
  16. 1983idi

    IDI No start

    My 83 6.9IDI won't start. If I put a little gas down the intake it fires over a few times and dies. I figured it was air intrusion as in the past I have had problems with it starting, dieing, and then requiring a long crank time to start again. I wasn't sure where it was coming from. A couple of...
  17. 1983idi

    ZF5 Throw Out Bearing SIZE

    A couple years back I converted my 83 IDI from a c6 to a ZF5 I used the transmission from a 1989. Ended up having to replace the dual mass flywheel and being a cheap ass went with the single mass flywheel conversion kit from LUK. It has worked very well so far and I have no complaints (For...
  18. 1983idi

    ROCKAUTO IDI V-Belts Closeout

    Just a heads up to anyone looking to save some money and needing belts the gates XL and HD belts are on closeout on rock auto for a buck or two a piece. I am not associated with rock auto just looking to help out fellow members
  19. 1983idi

    New To Waste Oil

    Hi All. I've been doing a lot of research into alternative fuel sources since recent life events will be leaving me with a little less money I thought this would be an easy area to cut back costs in. I have done a lot of searching and I think I have a good idea of what I need to get set up. I...
  20. 1983idi

    Heater Cable for 83 F250

    Looking for a heater blend door cable for an 83 F series. They have been obsoleted and mine broke. I would rather have this fixed to factory and not rig up a choke cable so hopefully someone out there has one. Has to come from an 83 truck with AC. If you got one let me know how much you want...
  21. 1983idi

    Fuel Delivery Question

    So I'm curious as to how the fuel delivery works on our IDI's I have bypassed the lift pump and am running a green MR. Gasket fuel pump. (Its a piece of garbage like everything else nowdays) Anyways the electric pump has been sounding like its not running right lately. Then on a 190 mile tow the...
  22. 1983idi

    Good 2WD Front Tires

    I am looking for any known tires that are good on the front for 2WD's I have 265/75 wranglers on there right now and they like to pull all over the road especially on older highways with any cracks or lines. I have brand new 235/85 BFG Commercial T/A's on the back and have thought of putting...
  23. 1983idi

    Rpms with zf5

    I am looking for what rpm I would be running at 55 60 and 65 miles per hour in 5th gear. I have a zf5 with a 3.55 geared rear and stock tire size. 235/85R16 Thanks for any help. I don't have a tach and want to make sure I'm not lugging my engine.
  24. 1983idi

    IDI C6 Transmission w/ converter and misc parts

    Selling my c6 I have leftover after doing my zf5 swap. The transmission worked fine, I used it to haul my racecar 90 miles once every week over the summer. Never had any issues. Swapped to keep the RPM down on the highway to help with noise and mileage. It comes with the converter, and a few...
  25. 1983idi

    C6 to ZF5 clutch hydraulics question

    So i am trying to get everything together for my swap before i start. I have the clutch pedal already installed. I have the transmission, clutch, flywheel and slave/master cylinders from an 89 idi. The master cylinder doesn't look like it will fit so do i just need to make it fit or is there a...

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