Kagey Robin
Registered User
OK I have a low mileage 6.9 (78000) miles that has been pulled and is getting ready to be torn down. My goal is to put in in a '94 crew cab with the ZF5 with the turbo. I am very interested in making all of the necessary upgrades for this engine. The goal is not to touch the bottom end (at this time) , however I want this engine to be reliable for at least the next 100k. SO I am making a list of all the things that need to be done. I am hoping that you guys can help me not forget anything while this engine is out and apart. The good news is I have a reliable diesel mechanic helping me, but please make suggestions as what you see is needed (parts wise) to make this a good engine. Money, I only have about a thousand dollars to spend on this setup, so money is an issue, and I am not sure what should be changed, and what will be fine reusing. Keep in mind the engine is 30 years old, so I am hesitant to reuse wear parts unless the general consensus is that it would be fine. Truck is not going to pull often, and honestly it will likely be in retirement with the exception of a few times a year. It may take me 20 years to get to 100k
New gaskets Set (does not include intake gasket) $200+
Intake gasket (necessary?) $50
New Water Pump ( any names I should avoid?) 50$
New oil pump (necessary?) 150$
ARP Head Studs $240
Upgrade rocker arms to the 7.3 (necessary?) $400.00
New Clutch (I need suggestions on brands for a good SMF setup for a reasonable cost. DMF?) ??unknown Price??
Moose injectors ( I already got em)
Moose Pump (already got it)
Oil Pan is dented and rusty gonna swap it ( brands to avoid?) $100.00
Thanks for your help. I also noted that the thread next to this one is very similar, but I didn't want to hijack his thread to ask my questions, and I will monitor that thread for posts so no one has to post the same info twice.
New gaskets Set (does not include intake gasket) $200+
Intake gasket (necessary?) $50
New Water Pump ( any names I should avoid?) 50$
New oil pump (necessary?) 150$
ARP Head Studs $240
Upgrade rocker arms to the 7.3 (necessary?) $400.00
New Clutch (I need suggestions on brands for a good SMF setup for a reasonable cost. DMF?) ??unknown Price??
Moose injectors ( I already got em)
Moose Pump (already got it)
Oil Pan is dented and rusty gonna swap it ( brands to avoid?) $100.00
Thanks for your help. I also noted that the thread next to this one is very similar, but I didn't want to hijack his thread to ask my questions, and I will monitor that thread for posts so no one has to post the same info twice.