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    Cheap diesel fuel ok?

    This may not apply but I used to drive a 5.0 Bronco and had a Costco membership. I filled up at the Costco pump which was 20 cents a liter cheaper so nearly 80 cents a gallon difference and that tank was empty at 80% of my normal mileage. I did the math and it wasn't worth it. With my truck I...
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    7.3 swap.

    For anyone wondering. I did fix the alternator and ended up selling the truck. 4 months of non stop working on it killed the love for me
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    7.3 swap.

    Little more update on the truck. I've been having issues with the charging system. I tried the diesel alternator and all 3 of my alternators for the 351. None seem to charge and I've got new negative cables, grounds are new/have been checked. The exciter wire shows 12 volts with the ignition on...
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    7.3 swap.

    I used to go 450 kms on a full tank with the gas motor and I just went over 600 on not a full tank with the diesel so I'd say it's a big improvement
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    7.3 swap.

    First tank is almost gone and it looks like I've already gone 120 miles further than it used to go and still have maybe another 50 miles left. The tank was also not full when I started so I'd say the truck is now significantly better on fuel than it used to be
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    6.9 IDI at a loss.

    Cracked block that open up cylinders depending on which way you're torquing it. Do a compression test
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    6.9 IDI at a loss.

    Maybe it's time for a compression test. Could have a weak cylinder that doesn't burn properly
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    7.3 turbo engine debate

    I was just going to say that lol
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    Source for new 7.3 IDI engine?

    I don't know the geography where you're at but having a motor shipped somewhere or driving 10 hours might be totally worth it in your case. A weekend of driving or a few hundred in shipping might save you a lot of trouble.
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    Source for new 7.3 IDI engine?

    If the shop you're talking to can't be bothered to explain how they came to the conclusion they did and are treating you like this during the part of the process where they should be trying hard to get your business, you should leave. Find a shop that will explain what they did and will work...
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    Glow Plug Idea Question

    I just put a 7.3 into my bronco and it will not start unless I do 12 seconds plus. I checked em and all plugs are good. I don't have long term data but longer burns are working for me
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    7.3 swap.

    I suppose I haven't taken very many pictures. The truck is on the road now and it drive's pretty decent. I still have a few things to button up like a couple leaking brake fittings and getting the driveshafts sorted out but the truck is pretty much 95% done at this point. My mystery transmission...
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    6.9 low/no power

    You could try blowing out your fuel lines with air to make sure they aren't restricted. Checking for fuel pressure might be good too. I have a gauge permanently mounted on my filter assembly for this reason
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    7.3 swap.

    I've been making progress. The truck runs and drives. I had to delete my abs pump since it was hitting the motor during install; the new lines I made to replace the ones that went to the abs pump all leak so I'm going to take it to a shop and let them bend me new lines. Other than that I need to...
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    Zf5 Grinding

    Is your driveshaft stretched to it's limits? I know when I did my ZF5 swap I had to have my driveshaft lengthened around 4 inches
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    7.3 swap.

    Sell me a rad! @gjabrown I am using the gas engine harness currently. I too am concerned about the reliability of my fuel pump but the pluses are that it was only a year old and already in the truck. I did have to make relief cuts in the return line to allow it to return properly but other than...
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    7.3 swap.

    From what I've seen not many people put 7.3s into lifted half tons. I don't know how it will hold up but I'll find out. Most of my lift brackets are welded to the frame already so I don't think they'll be a problem but they might be
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    7.3 swap.

    I'm probably going to put spacers in it to get my ride height back up. In others news I need a radiator. I did get it moving for the first time.
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    5.8 to 7.3 wiring.

    I do have a diesel cluster so maybe I will just redo that. Most important for me is the coolant and oil pressure at the moment
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    5.8 to 7.3 wiring.

    Hi all, As the title says I've got a 7.3 IDI sitting in a Bronco. I'm hoping someone can answer a few things about setting up the wiring. I unfortunately have a gas harness excluding the engine harness and am wondering if anyone has a pinout for that 12 pin engine connector on the 7.3 and...
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    7.3 swap.

    Got my diesel rad support patched up and painted today. Tomorrow I'm hoping to install it and get my engine accessories a little better sorted out at least. My rear driveshaft is too short but I should theoretically be able to drive this truck next week.
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    7.3 swap.

    As far as returns, I tapped into the original for the regulator and the injector return is running off the old evap lines. I'm going to drill a 1/8th hole in the fuel cap once I get the diesel filler neck installed. As far as what I did to get it in there. It all bolted in except for drilling...
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    7.3 swap.

    It's back on! After a traumatic and unexplained electrical illness in my bronco I decided to do a diesel swap again. Found a motor the next day after making the decision and stabbed it in last weekend. I've basically done nothing to this motor except valve cover gaskets and injector service kit...
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    7.3 swap.

    Bad news everyone. I got the heads off the motor and found bad water damage. But more importantly, every single one of the cylinders has a ridge and the cross hatching is only visibile on one cylinder so I am pulling the plug on this project. Will probably take the cash I get from the parts and...
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    7.3 idi cracked head?

    A gallon and a half is a LOT of coolant to be losing on the daily. If it were mine I would stop running it and get into tearing the heads off. With that much coolant "disappearing" you could hydrolock it, wipe out a cylinder and who knows what else. Also it could be pinholes in the cylinder but...

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