7.3 idi

  1. U

    94 7.3 idi swap into a 84 6.9 truck. Need glow plug wiring tech write up.

    I need a current tech write up on wiring 7.3 glow plugs into a 6.9 truck. I have complete harness for both trucks. Trying to splice the 6.9 engine harness connector onto the end of the 7.3 engine harness so it is a clean plug and play install. Can someone please help? Just need to know what...
  2. C

    IDI SWAP

    hi guys i have a 1995 f350 with a 351w and i wanna swap a 6.9 turbo idi drivetrain into my truck but the drivetrain doesn't have a salvageable wireing harness how hard would it be to make this wiring? any help would be appreciated
  3. D

    7.3 idi max rpm governor screw

    Because rpm in a Diesel is controlled by fuel wouldn't removing the throttle limiting screw make the pump put out more fuel or will totally removing the screw cause something in the pump to mess up.
  4. D

    DB2 vs DB4 pump

    So iv seen high flow db2 pumps and I seen high flow db4 pumps for these engines. Is one better than the other if so what is better.
  5. D

    1993 F350 electrical problems

    The truck is a 1993 Ford F350 crew cab long Bed 7.3idi 2wd. The back passenger tail light works when the headlights are off but are dim. When the brakes are pushed while the headlights are on it goes out but the driver side tailight works fine as does all the other lights. I'm thinking it's a...
  6. foundonroaddead

    1992 Ford F-350 7.3 IDI NA drives 1/2 mile then dies and has hard starts...

    Hi all, I recently began working on my dad’s old 7.3 IDI in mid November since my LB7 Duramax has faulty injectors (again). It’s been sitting since 2008 so I’ve done a decent amount of maintenance on it so far. I’ve replaced batteries, return lines, injector orings, oil, transmission fluid...
  7. 03wr250f

    Babe The Blue Ox

    I just wanted to do a thread on babe the blue ox, so figured I would show my truck off! 1989 f250 7.3 idi zf5 4.10 as it sits now and any questions about previous setups just ask R&d cold air intake, 3'' dp, stage 3 fuel system, stage 1 drop in turbo, stage 1 injectors, stage 1 cam, return...
  8. Caleb M Hughes

    Dual rear wheel axle with single rear wheel?

    So my trusty 94 F350 DRW (sig. truck) scalped a tire today, and the other three are so-so and mismatched so I'm in need of a solution, with winter coming in North Dakota real soon I'm debating put a locally sourced set of Aluminum wheels from a 95 F350 single rear wheel truck, my truck is 2WD...
  9. D

    To heater or not to heater, that's the question.

    I'm fairly new to this site but have been loving all that I have read. Yall are some smart cookies. :). I have introduced myself before but here's what I'm working with...... I have a 1990 international bluebird bus with a 7.3 IDI engine. I'm turning it into what's called a skoolie. A camper...
  10. J Mark

    7.3 IDI slow to start after fuel line replacement

    Hi folks, new to the forum and new to diesel truck ownership also. I have a 1990 F250 7.3 IDI, had it for about a year. Had a local mechanic replace the fuel lines recently due to cracking, and since then it's had a hard time starting when cold. It'll cough a bit of smoke right away, like it...
  11. stick_witch

    7.3 idi compression test numbers and discussion

    Hey guys! I just did a compression test on my truck while I have it torn apart. New to these motors and diesels in general so if anyone could shine some light on this topic that would be great. Results: 380psi @ 21 compression strokes 380 @ 21 340 @ 21 340 @ 21 380 @ 21 295 @ 21 440 @ 21 420...
  12. stick_witch

    7.3 IDI injection pump removal and compression testing after the fact.

    Hey guys! So I've got my truck in the shop to fix some oil leaks and to replace my leaking injection pump and I got overly excited and took off the IP and disconnected the hard lines running to and from the fuel filter head without doing my compression tests on the cylinders of this new to me...
  13. Storm02

    1987 6.9idi won't start

    Hello, I have a 1987 Ford F-250 with the 6.9idi engine. The truck hasn't ran in over a year. I replaced the fuel filter and then ran a temporary fuel line from a clean fuel source and primed the system. The fuel filter housing I'd purged of all air and the injection pump has pushed fuel to all...
  14. D

    Newbie here with a 1990 international 7.3 idi bus. Needs help

    Hello from Georgia. I am new to diesel motors. But I'm trying to learn. I have a few questions and I hope yall can help. 1. Where can I find the right valve cover and oil pan gaskets? 2. What oil should I run in it? 3. Where can I find the 20 filters that I need, lol, maybe not 20 but dang...
  15. Northern Red

    E40d to ZF5 conversion parking brake?

    So, I might be totally out to lunch on this, but it’s my understanding that my ‘94 f350 (7.3 IDI) with an e40d has the parking brake attached to the transmission. So, since I’m looking to swap to a ZF5 how would I go about installing a new parking brake? I’ve never had a parking brake that...
  16. Northern Red

    7.3 IDI idling at 100RPM

    Hey everyone, new to this forum, I’ve got a ‘94 f350 with a non turbo 7.3 IDI, 127,000km on it. She shakes more than I think is normal at idle and my tach shows 100RPM at startup, MAYBE 300rpm during high idle (slight bouncing of the needle as well) when it’s cold and it seems to lag some when...
  17. Cole Roberts

    7.3 IDI w/ banks turbo overheating

    First post, looking for some help. I have an 89 F250 with a 7.3. I recently added a banks turbo on it. While I was doing the turbo I also replaced the thermostat (with a motorcraft thermostat) And did a radiator flush. For the first two weeks the truck ran good and cold with no issues. About...
  18. jaed_43725

    88' F-250 $3,500 neg

    It is that time in life where I needed a newer truck. So I have to sell the old one. · 88’ Ford F-250 · 7.3 IDI · C6 3-speed automatic trans · 4x4 · Warn Gold hubs · Adjustable kick-down lever · Professionally tuned · Cold idle delete, it idles at...
  19. 1

    Hello! - Fuel delivery issue with 7.3 IDI

    Hello, Wanted to introduce myself to you guys first, and hope that you accept me into this board!! I have a 26 ft 1989 International U-haul (7.3 IDI - Spicer 5spd). I've owned this truck for about 10 years now, and bought it outright from u-haul. I use it daily as a company work truck. I am...
  20. D

    88 7.3 f250 diesel starter going out?

    I tried to start my truck the other day and at first I heard the GP relay click once then I counted to 10 just in case they weren’t warmed up yet. I tried to crank it up, but all I heard was a quick clicking sound. Ok maybe the batteries or terminals aren’t good, tested both batteries sitting at...
  21. T

    FS:1990 F250 4x4 7.3 IDI

    https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/tome-1990-f250-4x4-73-idi-diesel/7106534403.html Los Lunas NM. Forced to sell due to out of state move. Farm truck but would restore. Needs electrical work and a ignition. [email protected]
  22. Natehimself36

    Build Thread 250 XLT 7.3 IDIT

    I’m starting this build thread a little late. Better late than never i reckon. This is my 1993 F-250 XLT 7.3IDI. It had 198,*** miles on it when i destroyed the engine. I’m not too sure why the engine did what it did. I thought i detected an extremely light, hard to hear knock for about a year...
  23. Mark Allen

    1990 Ford 7.3 idi

    Hello my name is Mark, I have a 1990 Ford Xlt 4x4 with a 7.3 idi. I bought it a few months back and just now getting around to working on it. The truck sat for 2 years before I got it and and it has not started for me yet so I figured I would start with 8 new glow plugs since someone allready...
  24. jrollf

    Glow Plug Leak

    Lately I've been getting faint smells of fuel so I stopped to check things out today. I noticed a small puddle of diesel around the #4 cylinder glow plug. Strange thing was the #4 injector seems to be completely dry. So I started it and discovered I have a leak around my glow plug by seeing...
  25. Nick_Rego

    91 f350 hyrdo boost swap.

    Yep I am at it again.. haha hopefully this does not bite me in the but like my last upgrade endver... anyway, So over the weekend i did alot of towing with this 91 f350 with the 7.3 dually. I have never really towed much but Im trying to get to the point where i have mt own trailer and am...

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