m002922
Registered User
I was using starting fluid (ether) and glow plugs to start my IDI, and apparently that's a bad idea. ( https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1368316-1984-ford-f250-idi-automatic-transmission-adapter.html ). I seem to have facilitated the engine deciding to spin the opposite direction against the starter . . .
Now my engine to transmission adapter is broken, and I don't think there's a way to cobble it together such that it would hold for any length of time. Photo here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qaTLFni71KmKAbTVA
I've spun the engine by wrench and it turns completely, so I think if I replace the adapter the engine will run again (at least enough to tell me if I did permanent damage).
Anyone know what years and adapters will work? Are they transmission specific?
Anyone have an adapter they want to sell me? They're pretty expensive on ebay.
I don't really have the tools to pull an engine that size . . . so I was thinking about just trying to unhook the driveshaft and backing the transmission and transfer case back and creating enough room to change it.
Anyone done this or know of any discussions of this? Googling didn't turn anything up.
Eventually I want to do a new motor . . . but right now I just need to try and get it mobile again.
Thank you in advance.
Now my engine to transmission adapter is broken, and I don't think there's a way to cobble it together such that it would hold for any length of time. Photo here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qaTLFni71KmKAbTVA
I've spun the engine by wrench and it turns completely, so I think if I replace the adapter the engine will run again (at least enough to tell me if I did permanent damage).
Anyone know what years and adapters will work? Are they transmission specific?
Anyone have an adapter they want to sell me? They're pretty expensive on ebay.
I don't really have the tools to pull an engine that size . . . so I was thinking about just trying to unhook the driveshaft and backing the transmission and transfer case back and creating enough room to change it.
Anyone done this or know of any discussions of this? Googling didn't turn anything up.
Eventually I want to do a new motor . . . but right now I just need to try and get it mobile again.
Thank you in advance.