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  1. drewr13NJ

    Interest in Electric Vacuum Pump Conversions?

    Following... Seems like a good idea, but I understand the liability issues. I've wanted to do a Cummins conversion on previous gas-powered trucks and thought this would be a good idea if I couldn't find a vacuum pump for the engine. Unfortunately, I have learned that most electric vacuum pumps...
  2. drewr13NJ

    72 Highboy swapped IDI on Deboss Garage

    Excellent Point. My IDI is a hard starter, but that 3126 HEUI engine cranks FOREVER! I understand he didn't want a heavy DT466 in there, but they are easier to rebuild and reasonably priced. I like Deboss Garage a lot and have been following the F-350 CAT build, but I was really disappointed...
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    Can I use Fuel Oil in a 6.9?

    Yes, off road fuel will run in these trucks. The front tank in my IDI was full of it when I bought it. It ran poorly on the front tank due to a rust pin hole on the pickup(sucking air), so it never was used up. It was a farm truck, so someone probably put farm fuel in it at some point. I...
  4. drewr13NJ

    Who's smarter?

    This is an interesting topic and there are many stand points/views to look at. I have owned several used cars and newer cars, had a couple car payments. I enjoy working on my IDI for the most part. I also enjoyed working on my old International pickups I had, but gas mileage was horrible. I...
  5. drewr13NJ

    Thoughts on Performance upgrades/direction/Cummins?

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    Thoughts on Performance upgrades/direction/Cummins?

    Oh, figured I would ask you guys who have turbocharged and cranked up the pumps on these IDIS... Will my clutch hold? I have a SMF Fort Wayne Clutch and Driveline unit I installed when I rebuilt the engine 2 years ago. I agree that the little things nickel and dime ya on conversions.
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    Thoughts on Performance upgrades/direction/Cummins?

    Thanks for the replies. I was looking at VE pumped 12 valves for about $2 grand, but they seem to be bought up quick. That is also my understanding that 250hp is very doable with those rotary pumps. Typically the P-pump used engines are $3K up. I think Ill just use the 7.3 IDI, add the...
  8. drewr13NJ

    Thoughts on Performance upgrades/direction/Cummins?

    Hi everyone. Been lurking here for a couple years and posting occasionally, hopefully adding to the conversation. I have a dilemma and I wanted some opinions/thoughts. I'm thinking of doing a Cummins conversion on my 1992 in my signature. After doing research, looks like I'm going to be into...
  9. drewr13NJ

    what goes into pulling an idi?

    I have done it a couple ways. Both times with transmission separated, one time with hood off and other with hood on. IIRC, I never messed with the core support on either truck. I also pulled heads off the second engine before I pulled it out of the truck. Of course, it had the turbo off too...
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    How do you start your engine on WMO?

    I generally blend about 12 to 15% RUG to my WMO and I haven't had any issues. It is a little cold natured after sitting 8 to 10 hours at work in the cold weather, but it starts alright with the glow plugs and good batteries. It starts fine in the mornings with the block heater plugged in. In...
  11. drewr13NJ

    Actually retrieving WMO

    I have a Fill-Rite hand crank pump just like what Never-Have-I-Ether is looking at, and so far it has worked OK. I did have a problem once when I think the gasoline separated from my oil, and it was cold out. It seemed really hard to crank and it started to leak out of the seals (ie where...
  12. drewr13NJ

    New To WMO. Many questions. Any thoughts?

    This sounds like a good idea. If I run low on feedstock, I'll reach out to some of them. I work at a grain elevator and should be able to network with local farmers no problem!
  13. drewr13NJ

    Batteries,,,,

    This is what I tried and I love it! I had some bad air intrusion issues due to forgetting the O-ring on the fuel filter bowl. Without these batteries, I doubt it would have started. https://www.oilburners.net/threads/tech-101-lowering-battery-tray-for-obs-g31-batteries.81003/#post-1094304
  14. drewr13NJ

    Still possible to get a 6.9/7.3 4x4 for under $10k?

    Truck prices are crazy. I thought I got screwed two years ago. I bought a '92, the one in my signature for $6K, with a rusty snowplow. I drove it home from Cincinatti to Indy. PO put some money into it, fixed the brakes, new tires, etc, but it needed body work, front end work (steering...
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    New To WMO. Many questions. Any thoughts?

    I have ran used ATF from vehicles of my own in my generator and air compressor; both are IDIs and it runs well. I do have a tranny shop right down the street from me, but it is a chain, so they might be hesitant to sell/give it to me. Anyone buy WMO? I've seen some people want around a $1/gal...
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    New To WMO. Many questions. Any thoughts?

  17. drewr13NJ

    New To WMO. Many questions. Any thoughts?

    I would like to thank everyone who posted and gave some insight on the topic. I definitely got some ideas and concepts to run with. From the sounds of it, it looks like I'm off to a good start. I think the next step is for me to get a pump which should give me more flexibility on collecting...
  18. drewr13NJ

    New To WMO. Many questions. Any thoughts?

    Hi guys. I've been lurking for a while on this forum, mostly on the Ford IDI forum. I finally got my '92 7.3 IDI reliable enough to drive regularly. I did some research on WMO as fuel and I am experimenting. Everyone seems to use a centrifuge, but I don't have a consistent supply of WMO so...
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    Oil leak above the oil filter, rear oil cooler head? what do I need to know before I start taking it apart?

    I just pulled the oil cooler off my '92 on the 23rd. I had a turbo oil cooler cleaned up and ready to press together from a junk truck I bought to rob the turbo off of. I was dreading doing it, but I had low oil pressure issues and after investigating, there is no doubt the oil pressure...
  20. drewr13NJ

    Tech 101 lowering battery tray for OBS G31 batteries.

    I know I am bringing this back from the dead, but I feel this should be put in the Tech Articles section. I will share my experience with this mod as well. I did pretty much everything the same as riotwarrior. I took some flat stock and drilled oversized holes and welded it to the original...
  21. drewr13NJ

    Old fuel?

    My IDI is an old farm truck. The front tank had a pin hole in the sending unit pickup where it rusted through up on top of the tank, hence the truck would run crappy on the front tank. Well, I switched it from the rear tank and had a mess all over by driveway because of the pin hole, but even...
  22. drewr13NJ

    Dipstick

    I have one that came off a '94 turbo F-Superduty. No one seems interested in the tranny and I have a ZF5.
  23. drewr13NJ

    7.3 IDI No start when hot

    Following this... I have a 92 that was recently sleeved and rebuilt. I have been having similar issues. The truck has 107K mi on it. I got a "new" pump from someone who worked at the Navistar plant in Indy. That being said it was given to me, so I think I got what I paid for. He had a truck...
  24. drewr13NJ

    7.3 swapped, turbo not installed. Should I leave it alone?

    I find myself in a similar situation. I have a 1992 7.3 NA. I'm pretty satisfied with the power. I hauled half a yard of river rock in the bed and I felt it was not lacking in power, but figured it would be nice to have a turbo. I want a straight pipe since the stock exhaust is shot and...
  25. drewr13NJ

    7.3 tear down/rebuild (hydrolocked)

    I had a similar situation happen to me. Bought a truck a year ago with multiple red flags... It hydro-locked when we tried to start it on the test drive! Should have walked away then. Anyway, first we replaced the head gasket on driver's side, then finally figured out #8 had pinholes in it...

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