finally! the long awaited engine build.

[IDIoit]

All that pretty ... and a beat up dip stick ?

hahaha yea, i want a new one, i stole this one from the bronco just to make sure everythings golden.

im short 2 of them.
and its got a dirty bolt holding it at the top


EDIT: 37 dollars on ebay

 

[IDIoit]

lifted this IDI with 1 finger today.
can you guess which finger?

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[Pianoman]

Are you going to run it soon? That stand there looks like it has gauges ....

 

[IDIoit]

not for another week or so.
still a few things to dial

 

[laserjock]

That's **** right there.

 

[clifdawg]

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What kind of coating is on the shiny parts?

 

[IDIoit]

its powder coated.
exhaust is high temp ceramic

 

[laserjock]

Powder coat or paint on your pulleys? I'm debating my engine color scheme currently. Probably satin nickel and black.

Just not Sure what will be what yet.

 

[IDIoit]

Powder coat or paint on your pulleys? I'm debating my engine color scheme currently. Probably satin nickel and black.

Just not Sure what will be what yet.

powder coated.
the last time i painted a set of pulleys, i couldnt get the belt to stop screaming for the life of me.

 

[snicklas]

lifted this IDI with 1 finger today.
can you guess which finger?

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The one around the control lever on the forklift............

 

[IDIoit]

getting closer to my goal!!
engine is completely mounted on the run stand, everything minus batteries and remote filter head is hooked up!

need to mount the filter head off the engine since i installed it on the fender.

also need to track down my N/A exhaust cross over, its been a wet day around here, and im not in a hurry.

may get as far as having oil pressure tonight, hopefully!

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[BrandonMag]

Kick ass build!

I see you don't have the turbo installed. Why is that?

 

[IDIoit]

i want to fire it up N/A right now.
baby steps.
mostly because it was easier to pull the glow plugs out.
and to eliminate a piece of the puzzle so i can get everything golden.
not to mention, the turbo is new and i cant install the engine with the turbo on..
or i mean, i wont lol



7 tries at 10 second on the starter, and i have 60 psi at the gauge.
i have to put the GP system back together,
do a filter head, and shes ready to fire.

 

[IDIoit]

glow plug system buttoned up minus hot lead.
i wanted to get fuel to all 8 sticks before i hooked it up.
i was trying to save the batteries.
well,
got fuel to each injector.
and nice white rings out of the exhaust,
so im getting fuel now.
batteries are dead!
charging now.

ill plug the block heater in in the morning and fire it off.

MUST REMEMBER TO PUT IDLE RETURN SPRING ON!

 

[88 Ford]

Looking good man! Are you gonna dyno it after its installed in the truck? I'd be interested in what it puts down! Anyway get that beautiful engine going and dropped in. I look forward to seeing it done! Keep up the good work!