79 7.3l idi

[Chubbs090]

ok heres the scoop. i have a nice 79 f150 camper special supercab. the 351m i have in it isn't what i really want. i have a 7.3l idi out of an 89 f350. how much trouble am i getting into with this.

 

[smokin69]

Not that much, the IDI is very easy compaired to newer diesels.

 

[h2odrx]

Not that much, the IDI is very easy compaired to newer diesels.

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I don't think the F150 frame will handle it?

 

[Chubbs090]

its a 250 frame everything but the axles are heavy duty but will it bolt up to the stock c6?

 

[Fordsandguns]

I think you're going to need a c6 from a diesel for it to work. I don't believe the bolt pattern is the same.

 

[Diesel JD]

They're right, you'll need a diesel C6. Cheap and readily available however. Every once in awhile one comes available from a swap. Do you want to keep the auto, or would you prefer an NP435/T18/19?

 

[Mr_Roboto]

An F150 frame is an F150 frame. It is not the same as an F-250 frame. That said it is heavier than the 80 - 96 F150 frames that were made lighter for fuel economy.

Where are you located? I'm looking for a 351M / 400 and C6 for my 77 Hi-Boy.

 

[sle2115]

Uhm, if a bronco will handle it... Mel, paging doctor Mel!!!

 

[Cat_Rebel]

ok heres the scoop. i have a nice 79 f150 camper special supercab. the 351m i have in it isn't what i really want. i have a 7.3l idi out of an 89 f350. how much trouble am i getting into with this.

its a 250 frame everything but the axles are heavy duty but will it bolt up to the stock c6?

So first it's a F150 Campers Special with a 351M, now it's a F250 frame with heavy duty axle(s) so now it's a 4x4 too? I could be wrong but weren't the 70s Fords with the Camper Special 2wd with a 460 & a tool box? So is the rearend a Dana 60 or a 9"? The 9" is tough but might need alittle building to hold up everyday. Also going to have to beef up the frontend to hold up to the added weight & stress of the Diesel.
I'm just trying to get everything straight so we all know what's going on!

 

[Mr_Roboto]

"Camper special" has heavier rear springs, a transmission cooler, and a bigger radiator. Also a larger alternator and trailer wiring. Engine choice was was FE or 460, or later 351M 400 or 460.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1973-Ford-F350-...oryZ1319QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The 9" should handle a NA IDI just fine. After all they are a favorite of drag racers puting down more power than that. The 9" just can't handle a lot of axle weight since it's a semi float axle.

 

[82F100SWB]

Hmm, 79 F150 EX cab, that's a leaf sprung truck if I remember right? If so, and I'm pretty sure it is, it is as he says 3/4 ton chassis with 5 lug axles.
Yet another oddball Ford truck....

 

[Ford428CJ]

"Camper special" has heavier rear springs, a transmission cooler, and a bigger radiator. Also a larger alternator and trailer wiring. Engine choice was was FE or 460, or later 351M 400 or 460.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1973-Ford-F350-...oryZ1319QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The 9" should handle a NA IDI just fine. After all they are a favorite of drag racers puting down more power than that. The 9" just can't handle a lot of axle weight since it's a semi float axle.

Sorry but FE's are not offered in the 77 and on up! 1976 is the last year of the FE....

 

[Ford428CJ]

ok heres the scoop. i have a nice 79 f150 camper special supercab. the 351m i have in it isn't what i really want. i have a 7.3l idi out of an 89 f350. how much trouble am i getting into with this.

YEP, You got some work to do! I just did mine and here are the pics for ya~

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[h2odrx]

There are some pictures I wanted to see! what turbo box is that?

 

[Ford428CJ]

That is a ATS 088 Kit with the 085 kit box on it....I can post more pics if you like!