7.3 idi

  1. jrollf

    Injector problems?

    I recently changed my injectors. 7 of the 8 where clean as a whistle (see first picture). However the injector from cylinder #4 (remaining pictures) has definite soot/carbon on it. The strange thing is I'm not sure it leaked past the copper O-ring, the pattern of carbon looks like it came...
  2. Caleb M Hughes

    7.3 IDI lift pump questions

    So my 94 IDI has been dumping oil from the lift pump gasket so it's next to get repaired, while I have the pump off is it worth the 25 dollars to replace the pump or should I just continue to use the one I have, I'm not converting to an electric pump. I'm just not sure if the pump is a wear item...
  3. Nick_Rego

    Diagnosing cruse control.

    So now that my truck is back up and running decent ive started tackling the little things thats have been on the list for awhile and next one isnt as little as i once thought... I would really like the cruse control to work so once the truck is super solid i can road trip it or haul with it. I...
  4. Caleb M Hughes

    94 IDI factory turbo front oil leak.

    Like title and sig states the truck has been leaking oil from the front, it's mainly on the passenger but occasionally it will build up and run down the lower radiator support leaving a line of drips all along the support, oil level will go down about a quart a month with limited driving (200 or...
  5. Nick_Rego

    fuel return priming system...

    So ive recently switched over from the factory style rubber hoses and plasric caps on my 91 7.3 too the R&D style fuel rails. i installed new O-rings and a few new fittings and what not to make everything work how it should. the trucl runs fine actually runs better than it ever has mostly...
  6. R

    Possible Exhaust or Turbo Issue - 94 7.3 IDI Factory Turbo F250

    This is my first post on forum, but I have lurked for awhile. Apologies if I missed a similar post on the issue. Vehicle is a 94 F250 with factory turbo 7.3 IDI I went to start my truck yesterday. First start since the temperature dropped here over the weekend. It started right up but a second...
  7. 307BlueBeast

    1993 7.3 IDI Factory Turbo

    Hello Oilburners. I found a 1993 Idi Turbo f250 zf5 with 32,000 miles on it for $900.00. It's been parked for about 10 years because they rolled it and then drove away from the accident. It was parked for 3 years on their ranch then an owner of a scrapyard bought it and drove it to his yard. He...
  8. Caleb M Hughes

    7.3 IDI engine heating options

    Currently have a 94 7.3 IDI and living in North Dakota, this truck is not driven daily but is used once or twice a week, my issue is that with falling temps it becoming a bear to start, the truck has newer glow plugs and is mechanically in great shape, my issue is that I currently live in an...
  9. Bakersk896

    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.
  10. T

    94' 7.3 IDI No electrical power from batteries

    So I am completely stumped as to why my IDI isn't getting any electrical power. Back in Oct i parked my IDI as i had a list of things to replace on it such as: headlight controller + plug (plug was burned out and headlights flickering on and off), signal light/wiper/highbeam controller, CDR...
  11. G

    Hardware Sizes and Torque Specs

    Hey everyone, Doing some work on my 92 f250 and I had to cut my way through a decent amount of hardware since this truck has lived outside in Minnesota it's whole life. Anyways, I'm now in the market for new front and rear gas tank bolts, and bolts for the center support of the driveshaft. I...
  12. 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...
  13. Shamoke

    Brand new to the fourm...Have a question

    So I'm thinking of buying an older Ford F-350 with a 7.3 IDI engine in it with 138,000 miles. I've been reading that it is a solid engine and the truck is in really good shape for it's age, it's a 1988 model. I have read that this is the first year for this engine and that it has no electronics...
  14. Beerthirty

    Flexplate interchangeability

    I'm building a 1988 7.3 NA idi bottom end and putting it in a mid '93 truck that has a 7.3 idit e4od combo. question...I need a flexplate to send off with the rotating assembly for balancing. atp z344 work? I have not removed the 7.3 idit yet to see which style flex/fly it uses and i do not...
  15. M

    Power window disfunction

    I am having a problem with my power window on the driver side of my '90 idi getting stuck in the down position. I have replaced the motor gear plugs and the lifter arm seems to be fine. When it gets stuck, I pull the motor out, check to see that the motor is working fine, reinstall the motor...
  16. mustangmalibu

    7.3 idi knocks when warm

    Hello all! Awhile back I posted that I had a tapping sound on my 7.3 idi. I have replaced the injection pump, injectors, lifters, and it still knocks when it warms up. When it is cold, and you start it, it purrs like a kitten. A mile down the road, and only when you accelerate, it starts tapping...
  17. C

    7.3 fuel shut off solenoid

    whats the tale tell signs of a failing fss? Also where is a good place to get one? I’m sure eBay is not the best quality.
  18. T

    97 7.3 swap into 90 7.3

    So I have a 97 reg cab turbo 7.3 f350,4x4 and I want to change the motor tranny transfer case front axel(being a solid vs indipendant) into) into a 90 7.3 dually 2wd crew cab what all would b different or will this work at all
  19. I

    1993 7.3 idi issue

    Is there anybody in the forum that is knowledgeable with these older trucks....PLEASE HELP Tia
  20. C

    7.3 Garrett turbo verification

    need help indenturing my turbo I’ve owned it a week and have not been able to track down a name for it. Is a Garrett sir research, industrial division (if that matters). Serial no. Is RB0397 L Part no. Is 408105-5119 Any help would be greatly appreciated so I can go forward with finding out if...
  21. mustangmalibu

    Tapping sound on my 7.3 idi

    Hello all, I've been working for months trying to find out what this knock in my engine is it starts as a tapping as it gets warmer it starts getting louder and louder and louder if you drive it long enough it sounds like it's going to throw a rod. I posted on this form before and I got the same...
  22. mustangmalibu

    Tapping sound on my 7.3 idi that gets louder as it gets hot.

    Hello all, I've been working for months trying to find out what this knock in my engine is it starts as a tapping as it gets warmer it starts getting louder and louder and louder if you drive it long enough it sounds like it's going to throw a rod. I posted on this form before and I got the same...
  23. R

    Diesel rookie, feeling a little overwhelmed

    Hi friends, I'd been wanting an OBS diesel for years now and a few weeks ago I bid on a '94 F250 7.3 IDI on eBay and ended up winning the thing. Had the truck shipped here and I've had it for a few days now and am totally in love. I've flipped a few cars in my day but this is the first vehicle...
  24. B

    General questions

    I just have general questions . And honestly I have no idea how these forums work it any other for that matter
  25. Dregs Garage

    1994 Ford f350 4x4 7.3 IDI turbo 5speed

    Hi, I have a 1994 f350 crew, longbed for sale was white and red, has older white repaint, has red interior with bench seats. Body is good bed is dented, Had goose neck in bed Missing tailgate. It was running before winter and has been sitting since October, I was swapping out the injection...
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