HiHorse
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Hey fella's, I am afraid my IDI addiction has reach a critical limit. This past year I have been picking up every IDI engine I stumble across and have bought 6 complete engines, all running with turbos. I bought one whole 1989 truck with a bad ZF5, put in one of the 4speeds I had and was driving it two days after, then I rebuilt the ZF for my 1975 w/7.3L Hypermax. Then three weeks ago was number 7 
, posted on craigslist saying come get me, a complete 94 idiT. Simply replaced because they didn't know how to R&R (or diagnose) a lift pump!
A few days ago, a cherry 1990 F-350 CC 4x4 7.3na auto in need of a good home and a new drivetrain! It was mechanic's **** at first sight
, I'm not sure I can stop myself. 
I wasn't looking for a new project, the good Lord (wife, & friends) knows I have enough, yet this one found me. Is that a legit excuse or am I going off the deep end??
Here's the scoop:
The owner said it was the wife's truck (typical!) and it was tired after 267,800 miles!! It was cranked up and had SS headers on it. He removed the frt radiator support (btw NOT cracked!) and removed the motor/trans, then gave them to someone else. He was going to put a cummins in it, didn't make time or have the appropriate place to tackle such a task, and after 1.5yrs of it setting, decided to part out the rest of the truck, so I decided to save yet another one from an abomination (fummins!?). Besides, the frt dana 60 is worth more than I paid for the entire truck!! That's a rationally thinking grown-ass man, right?? It was repainted approx. 6yrs ago and still looks new. How could I say no to that beauty! This area doesn't have many (or any) good condition 4dr long bed trucks this age as most have been beat to death or rotted too far to be desirable (but are still to high priced). I finally got my hands on one in good condition for a decent (although not cheap) price!
The Plan:
I plan to get my chevy shop truck sold to make room for this one, so that means I have to finish the flat bed on it. Until that is sold, I need to source a few parts, such as an auto trans for the 90 CC, and frt seats. I could have this truck together and driving in two good weekends, however, I will drag it out and go through the 94 IDIT motor. I will add a cam from typ4, and Moose pump, with injectors. I will decide on the turbo system later, either have typ4 rebuild this one with a better comp wheel, or use my custom setup (if it is ready). I have a 1989 7.3 truck we are doing the R&D on. I have alway wanted one of these trucks as a DD and light duty towing, and road trips.
I will post some photos of the 90 truck when I pick it up this weekend. I am more excited than electrons in a microwave!! But seriously, thanks to all of you on this forum I can finally admit I have a problem and you maybe my support group. However, the only cure may be more IDI's!!
I would love to plan a Rally trip in the up coming years. If you have read this far through my babbling, thanks! But before anyone judges my affliction to much, keep in mind I have less money into all of these parts and 3 complete trucks than I would have to pay for a rusty used 1/2ton (average $3500). That insane isn't it!? 
Have a great day everyone!!
, posted on craigslist saying come get me, a complete 94 idiT. Simply replaced because they didn't know how to R&R (or diagnose) a lift pump! A few days ago, a cherry 1990 F-350 CC 4x4 7.3na auto in need of a good home and a new drivetrain! It was mechanic's **** at first sight
, I'm not sure I can stop myself. I wasn't looking for a new project, the good Lord (wife, & friends) knows I have enough, yet this one found me. Is that a legit excuse or am I going off the deep end?? Here's the scoop:
The owner said it was the wife's truck (typical!) and it was tired after 267,800 miles!! It was cranked up and had SS headers on it. He removed the frt radiator support (btw NOT cracked!) and removed the motor/trans, then gave them to someone else. He was going to put a cummins in it
, didn't make time or have the appropriate place to tackle such a task, and after 1.5yrs of it setting, decided to part out the rest of the truck, so I decided to save yet another one from an abomination (fummins!?). Besides, the frt dana 60 is worth more than I paid for the entire truck!! That's a rationally thinking grown-ass man, right?? It was repainted approx. 6yrs ago and still looks new. How could I say no to that beauty! This area doesn't have many (or any) good condition 4dr long bed trucks this age as most have been beat to death or rotted too far to be desirable (but are still to high priced). I finally got my hands on one in good condition for a decent (although not cheap) price!The Plan:
I plan to get my chevy shop truck sold to make room for this one, so that means I have to finish the flat bed on it. Until that is sold, I need to source a few parts, such as an auto trans for the 90 CC, and frt seats. I could have this truck together and driving in two good weekends, however, I will drag it out and go through the 94 IDIT motor. I will add a cam from typ4, and Moose pump, with injectors. I will decide on the turbo system later, either have typ4 rebuild this one with a better comp wheel, or use my custom setup (if it is ready). I have a 1989 7.3 truck we are doing the R&D on. I have alway wanted one of these trucks as a DD and light duty towing, and road trips.
I will post some photos of the 90 truck when I pick it up this weekend. I am more excited than electrons in a microwave!! But seriously, thanks to all of you on this forum I can finally admit I have a problem and you maybe my support group. However, the only cure may be more IDI's!!
I would love to plan a Rally trip in the up coming years. If you have read this far through my babbling, thanks! But before anyone judges my affliction to much, keep in mind I have less money into all of these parts and 3 complete trucks than I would have to pay for a rusty used 1/2ton (average $3500). That insane isn't it!? Have a great day everyone!!
;p Gees... How these rigs find you is amazing. Please continue saving these angles of the truck world.. they may be a little dirty at times but they give back so much unconditional love... Its there just for the asking too...
