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    Project Thread: 89 F250 Franken Truck

    Ok folks, this is gonna be a sad post. I got the truck running and driving last week, but I fell in love with my current daily driver: My dad's 1989 Toyota Pickup. You know where this is going. I sold the ford today. I figured for my usage, a 1984-2002 4Runner would be a better use of my...
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    C6 fluid change advice?

    The torque converter does have a drain.
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    Project Thread: 89 F250 Franken Truck

    Update: Engine and transmission installed. Engine ran perfect out of the truck just before we installed it. Still need to hook up a few lines and put the radiator back in. Just in time, I will turn 16 next week. Wish me luck on the test! Thanks for all your advice and help! -CalIDI
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    Project Thread: 89 F250 Franken Truck

    Went to put the engine in yesterday and found a decent groove in the rear sealing surface of the crank while doing the main seal and oil pan. Also after looking at my felpro seal BS 40011 it is a dual lip design without a spring and it appears damaged so I won't be using it. I ordered the...
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    Project Thread: 89 F250 Franken Truck

    UPDATE: Engine and transmission removed. Since we can't turn the engine over we had to pull the transmission in order to pull the engine out and remove the torque converter on the ground. I decided to do main seals also so we will be doing those as well. Will post pics later. Hopefully going to...
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    Project Thread: 89 F250 Franken Truck

    Oil cooler is reassembled. It went together with a surprising lack of effort, though it was still quite firm. I guess I used enough vaseline. I used the ratchet strap and blocks of wood method. Quick question before I install it tomorrow (hopefully) The gaskets I have don't have any extra...
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    Jesus Freak's WMO tow truck

    IIRC a buddy of mine who does tractor servicing regularly drains the hydraulic fluid directly into his tank and drives home. Saves him having to dispose of it and it works excellently. Its usually quite clean. He drives a 94 PSD, so an IDI should swallow it easily. Definitely check if it is...
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    Zd29s vs Zd9s...for the inquiring mind...

    When I did GPs in my 7.3 the ZD29s I bought from RA came in a Ford Motorcraft bag and had the appropriate labels on it. I vote for wrong item sent. What did the packaging say? -CalIDI
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    Could you make an IDI that had wet sleeves and 6.9 pistons by using a 7.3 block? I am guessing that this is impossible?

    I wish it could. That would be amazing. I believe you could sleeve a 7.3 down to a 6.9 but I don't think they are set up for wet sleeves. -CalIDI
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    Air filter lid

    Maybe @Thewespaul from Classic Diesel Designs has one laying around. He is in Texas too. There is three of them on California craigslist right now, so maybe check in your area to see if anyone is parting out an IDI, or simply has an extra. Looks like you've got a very nice sound system, in the...
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    Project Thread: 89 F250 Franken Truck

    I would have made adapter plates and then pressurized the coolant passages with approx. 13psi, filled the oil passage with water, and watched for bubbles. Then dry it like crazy and use carb cleaner (won't hurt rubber) to force the residual water out, and then flush it with oil. It seems like...
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    Project Thread: 89 F250 Franken Truck

    Thanks for the tips! I've used that IDIonline place before. Good info right there. I don't have a press yet, so I may use a bench and a jack, or ratchet strap and wooden blocks. Hopefully in a couple of days the oil cooler will be properly assembled, and bolted to the engine. Then its just...
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    Project Thread: 89 F250 Franken Truck

    Quick update Oil cooler is apart, tool a little ingenuity and a slight amount of heat to loosen up the OEM rubber. Looks to be in good condition internally. I could not clear out the center tube, but all of the other passages in the main body are clear. I figured one partially blocked passage...
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    Newb from Fort Worth Texas

    Welcome to the forum! Sounds like a super cool truck. Pictures would be welcome. For our project trucks many of us create a build thread where we outline the truck, goals, and current position, and then give and get advice on what to do and in what order. Its a bit less messy that way. That...
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    Project Thread: 89 F250 Franken Truck

    Update: Here is what has taken place since last post: New glow plugs New injector O-Rings R&D fuel return Rails New water pump and gaskets New motorcraft thermostat and gaskets Re torque heads (didn't remove bolts, just go through the torque sequence) New valve cover gaskets Flushed out water...
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    Schroeder valve leaking after I shut off my truck

    In some cases the type of Schrader matters, such as in a compression tester. The valves in a tire will fit, and not work properly. I do not think it matters in this case, so you could try any Schrader valve you have lying around, but if it doesn't work, you may want one that was designed for a...
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    What to look for in a truck that's been lifted?

    As long as they didn't modify the frame or something like that to change the height you should be able to reset it to stock height. Depending on the kit and who installed it it may be easy to lower it, but if stock parts were replaced and then misplaced you may have to do a bit of junk yard...
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    Removing copper seal

    Try using the google search engine, with site:www.oilburners.net pasted after your query. https://www.oilburners.net/threads/removing-your-idi-injectors.80357/ https://www.oilburners.net/threads/injector-copper-washer-stuck-in-bore.71264/...
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    Rats!

    If it bugs you a lot, you could try Sil-Glyde in the short term. A buddy of mine has a truck with mismatched pulleys, so the belt bumps forward and backward when it goes around and makes a similar chirp sound. We still put sil-glyde on it once a week. It gets worse in the wet season because the...
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    "Tank" my 91 Crew Cab Dually

    I'm in cali, so I really don't know anything about frame rust. ;) I commend you on your decision to protect your truck!
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    "Tank" my 91 Crew Cab Dually

    $430! I figured it would have costed more than that! I guess I just figured that because I had never seen a galvanized frame it must cost more than 1K... Nice. -CalIDI
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    Diesel Rx Glow plugs

    Check this out: https://leroydiesel.com/products/leroys-glow-plug-removal-tool/ I haven't needed it yet, but if I have the misfortune to purchase an engine with stuck glow plugs that's what I'd get. Don't forget to use PB blaster, or wd-40 at minimum. A recent thread on the subject...
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    I need help identifying this broken rubber part in my driveshaft

    Personally I would just replace the whole assembly with a good quality replacement. If the boot has been disintegrating for a while I suspect there could be dirt in the bearings which would cause it to wear out soon. Also definitely replace the carrier bearing if the driveline sags a bit, as in...
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    I need help identifying this broken rubber part in my driveshaft

    Looks like a center support bearing. The rubber dust boot is disintegrating so it is only a matter of time before it bites the dust. Sometimes center support bearing failure caused by bad or unlubricated U joints, causing more play, but the rubber simply degrades overtime. On most vehicles you...
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    New to IDI's in MA

    Welcome! BTW I love your signature. That's fantastic! Sweet lookin' truck too. That's a very expensive wheel chock. ;) Mechanical diesels are lots of fun! I hope you get a lot of great knowledge from this forum, and contribute anything that you know. Happy Tinkering! -CalIDI

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