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  1. Bakersk896

    Cat P-Pump Swap???

    Anyone put a P-pump from a cat 3208 on their IDI? It’s and 11.6L engine rated for around 210 depending on the factory setup. The cc per injection has to be much larger than a DB2. Downside is that even if someone has done it, it would require a custom intake and very little room for a turbo if...
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    Turbo decisions

    So Project F-100 Super Duty is underway with new axles and suspension. Now comes the most meticulous part. Building the engine The most difficult decision is the turbo(s). I remember having a short conversation with @Thewespaul but something didn’t seem to stick. The advantages of parallel...
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    OBS With strange symptoms

    Well today went just as expected. After leaving the store, the PSD died on me with no warning. It started back up and ran under load for about 100 yards then died again. Checked the fuel bowl and the fuel was pretty clean and the bowl was full. Drained the bowl some and pressure was good and...
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    Project F-100 SuperDuty Continued

    Well everyone I am back from deployment and now its time to get to some serious work on the f-100 and the IDI. First thing up is a BUNCH of body work and sending the block and heads to the machine shop to get checked. Already got a shopping cart over at classic diesel designs so i can push this...
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    Best gaskets and bearings.

    Hey guys. So I’m working on the ‘72 and I’m sourcing parts out. What are your experiences with the different gasket and bearing manufacturers? I’m going with 6.9 head gaskets on the 7.3 btw.
  6. Bakersk896

    1972 F-100 7.3 IDI Build

    Hey everyone. I would like to introduce my project to the community. I have a ‘72 F-100 that started out as a 300cid 3 on the tree 2wd truck. When it’s all said and done, it will be a 4wd 7.3 IDI 5 speed truck on a 1988 F-250 frame with 1 ton axles. So far, I have basically every major part...
  7. Bakersk896

    New to the site

    Hey everyone, I’m Hayden. Originally from a farm town in north Georgia but currently stationed in Virgina. I’ve got two 7.3 IDI’s currently but I’m always looking for more. If anyone is needing a little help, I'm usually available for a chat. Luckily I learned some tips and tricks from the...
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