7.3 idi

  1. 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.
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. I

    1993 7.3 idi issue

    Is there anybody in the forum that is knowledgeable with these older trucks....PLEASE HELP Tia
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. B

    General questions

    I just have general questions . And honestly I have no idea how these forums work it any other for that matter
  17. 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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  18. mustangmalibu

    Tapping sound on my 7.3 idi

    Hello all, lately I have developed a tapping sound on my 73 IDI 1992. At first I thought it was my injectors and I tested them they were popping at about 1400 PSI. So I ordered brand new ones from stanadyne and it came brand new in the box. I put those in and nothing changed I failed to mention...
  19. C

    Intermittent Hard starting.....HELP!!!

    I have a 91 7.3L IDI that has 170K miles on it. Noticed one day it refused to start. Turning over but not starting. Ran the Batteries dead. Noticed that I had some wetness around some injectors and the IP. Had the money saved and This truck is clean as a whistle and never gave problems so...
  20. C

    Looking for ATS 088 Vent Hose

    Hi all, New to these forums, old to my trusty 1990 F250 7.3 IDI with ATS (088 I believe) turbo. Just dusting her off after she sat for many years (acting as a home for stray rodents - they chewed right through the transmission lever boot!). The Vent hose that goes from the rocker cover to the...
  21. AmboIDI

    7.3 IDI NA White smoke and misfiring on cold start and under load

    Hello fine petroleum burning strangers of the internet. Avid reader and first time poster here. Hoping that all you well seasoned folk can help a newbie out with a rather sticky issue I've encountered. I have a 1994 E350 Ambulance with a 7.3l IDI (relatively new to me) that recently started...

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