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1992 F450 rebuild 7.3L idi
Just started to rebuild a single cab 2wd 1992 F-450 (super duty) cab & chasis with a 7.3L idi and a ZF5 transmission. I plan on turning it into a welding rig/daily driver. I just pulled the motor and tore it down to the block, and everything looks great for having 250k miles, very little wear. I...- 92obsidi
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- 1992 f-450 7.3 idi rebuild
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Headers for 7.3 IDIT?
Howdy fellas, I recently made the decision to rebuild my motor due to the unfortunate fact that it burnt my whole oil sump in about 2 days. While I’m rebuilding I’m curious what I could do for a little more pony power and /or a better engine sound (like the type4 or R&D cam and a CDD turbo along...- Miles Tone
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- bore headers idi rebuild
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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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...- stick_witch
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- 1989 7.3 7.3 idi compression test f250 f350 ford injection pump international rebuild
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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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...- Natehimself36
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- 7.3 idi f-250 rebuild turbo xlt
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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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...- 307BlueBeast
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- 7.3 idi crew cab engine parts long box parts rebuild rebuilt engine swap turbo diesel. zf5
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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6.9 rebuilding tips
I am rebuilding my 1985 6.9 IDI. I am looking for any tips, warnings, or suggestions for modifications. I am planning on a mostly stock rebuild. My priorities for this job in order of importance are: 1. Dependable and long lasting engine 2. Do it myself 3. Save some money 4. Improve gas mileage...- Mailbox
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- 6.9 engine idi rebuild tip
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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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...- Kraig
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- 4x4 7.3 crewcab manual obs rebuild transmission zf5
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- Forum: 7.3L Powerstroke Diesels
