7.3

  1. D

    Low end torque capability of 7.3 idi vs p7100 cummins 5.9

    So witch engine has more capability of making the most torque below 1800rpm the 7.3idi or the 12v cummins. what if the 7.3 had a p7100 would it make the low end more capable.
  2. Travis Skavenski

    Diesel to gasser

    Ok gang I know I’ll probably get shade for this but given financial situations it seems cheaper I had a 92 7.3 idi that hydro locked on me ripped the engine out and the block turned out to be no good now my question is I can get a 5.8 same year what all is needed to put the gasser in the diesel...
  3. Travis Skavenski

    Diesel to gasser

    Ok gang I know I’ll probably get shade for this but given financial situations it seems cheaper I had a 92 7.3 idi that hydro locked on me ripped the engine out and the block turned out to be no good now my question is I can get a 5.8 same year what all is needed to put the gasser in the diesel...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. C

    Differences between the 6.9 and the 7.3.

    I have an opportunity to buy a couple of 7.3 IDI engines. In a previous post I asked about pulling the heads off of my 6.9 in the truck. I bought an ARP headstud kit, a head gasket kit and an intake manifold gasket. I know that the head studs won’t interchange because of thread size. Might the...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. D

    GP relay going out or need replacing? 88 f250

    88 f250 7.3 diesel.....So I just replaced my starter and before doing anything the truck the starter would barely try to turn over the engine and the glow plugs would cycle and only click once. After replacing the starter I wired and bolted it back in, after trying to warm up the glow plugs I...
  10. FoolhardyIDI

    6.9 and 7.3 exhaust

    Aftermarket exhaust crossover pipe for 6.9ih and 7.3 idi. I'm in Tempe AZ. $60 pick up only. 2 1/4 inch downpipes into 3inch collector. Put a Banks turbo onto my truck so no longer need this part of the exhaust. Four eight zero-two five one-five six three one. Please text me if interested. Thank...
  11. Nick_Rego

    91' f350 fuel tank issues.

    Warning this is my first post here and I apologize for my spelling /grammer they tried in school but you cant fix stupid... anyway I have a 1991 F350 with the 7.3l idi. I just recently purchased the truck and am slowly gojng threw it doing all the maintenace and what not. but so far one of the...
  12. T

    1990 7.3 idi na for sale. Low miles, great runner. Whole truck is $1,200.

    https://eugene.craigslist.org/pts/d/yoncalla-1990-ford-f250-diesel/7055215444.html Truck is 2wd long bed. E4OD with an OEM leaky TC seal and not locking up. I bought the truck as a donor to swap into my '79 Car Hualer....but I've decided to go a different route and sold the Car Hauler. This...
  13. 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...
  14. ISPKI

    7.3 return line caps

    Hey guys, my 1994 frankenstein 7.3 N/A IDI is suddenly having severe air intrusion, the return line from the IP to the front right injector was half filled with air and it would not fire up. The shrader valve on the fuel filter head had next to zero pressure in it after cranking it over for a...
  15. D

    94.5 f350 7.3 powerstroke replaced ipr now won't start.

    have a 94 f350 with the 7.3 powerstroke one day it just blew a cloud of white smoke died on the highway restarted after it cooled down about 15-20 minutes then I got it home and it would only die after it heated up. then I changed out the ipr because it had physical damage to the silonoid. now...
  16. Eli

    WTS 1991 F-350 Crew Cab SRW 7.3 ZF-5 $3500 OBRO [SW Houston, TX]

    This turned out to be more of a project than I can deal with right now. The truck starts, runs, and drives, and is pretty solid, with very little rust, strong motor and good transmission. The original 4L10 rear failed, so I installed a 3.55 - original 4.10 is included if you want it but needs...
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  17. H

    1989 Diesel Ford F-350 4x4 crewcab longbed in San Diego

    Let's start with what's wrong with it; there is coolant in the oil. It started off pretty slightly, and so I rebuilt the heat exchanger. The problem got worse, so I thought maybe it was a head gasket. Now I've had a mechanic look at it, and he's measuring over 25 PSI in the coolant system...
    • humungus
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    • 1989 4x4 7.3 crewcab f-350 for sale idi longbed
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  18. Travis Skavenski

    Still in nee of help

    92 7.3 n/a So after a month of scratching my head being told it’s hydrolock or maybe a bad injector I still can’t find the source the problem at first start up it shakes has a tap and smokes a whiteish blue almost as if it’s burning a quart of oil on the initial start up (oil level reads fine...
  19. Oldtowntrucks

    injection pump replacement

    My old pump is leaking pretty bad, time to replace it off my '93 f250 7.3 idi e40d. Looking to purchase a reman one hopefully to save on some cost, probably from Rockauto unless their is another suggestion. Looking at this Delphi Stanadyne reman IP...
  20. T

    '93 7.3 NA IDI loss of power @ 2000rpm runs rough

    Hi guys, Ive got a 93 7.3 non turbo idi. I have noticed a fuel leak coming out of the injection pump where it meets the timing gear cover and has suffered from cold start issues. The truck is just now running extremely rough and excessive white smoke especially over 2000 rpm and barely enough...
  21. 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...
    • Dregs Garage
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    • 4x4 5speed 7.3 7.3 idi crewcab long box longbed project turbo zf5
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Marketplace
  22. Oldtowntrucks

    high idle solenoid mod?

    Anybody know if it'd be possible to unplug the high idle (cold start) solenoid and have it rigged to your own toggle switch other than being run by the system? Not sure if i'd change anything for the operation of the engine, other than of course having to have that feature as manual choice then...
  23. 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...
  24. Kraig

    Downpipe install

    hey all, I installed my downpipe yesterday on my 1995 f-350 4x4 cc srw long bed manual trans . I was surprised that I didn’t have to cut the firewall. Is that normal? Everywhere I have read people hack into the firewall. I just wanted to see if I stumbled onto something or is it just a craps...
  25. Kraig

    Calling all southern OBS owners

    Hello all, I live in south Louisiana and would love to hear y’alls input on reputable tranny shops that a I could use to rebuild my zf5. I am having the grinding in 2nd and 3rd issue and just want it fixed. I am new-ish to the area and just thought that surely there would be someone down here...

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