New IDI Aquisition
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IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
It isn't. I was just confused at first. I was wondering where the van piece was at in your truck.
Macrobb
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Tell you what. Buy the truck, and wait a month or two.
It may well grow on you. Yes the bricknoses are cool - I have like 4 of them - but my OBS grew on me. And the lights are much better, mainly because you can buy a whole new set of lenses and bucket for $40 shipped.
It may well grow on you. Yes the bricknoses are cool - I have like 4 of them - but my OBS grew on me. And the lights are much better, mainly because you can buy a whole new set of lenses and bucket for $40 shipped.
Really? I wasn't aware of that, mind telling me the supplier?
I read ya. I would hate to betray my first love (brick nose) but I understand your point.
Just as an aside, where would y’all source a rebuilt Idi engine? This truck possibly has a “bad” engine. A ford dealer told the owner it needed replaced so I’m not sure what’s really wrong with it. I was just curious where y’all would get a rebuild. Where would you trust.
Just as an aside, where would y’all source a rebuilt Idi engine? This truck possibly has a “bad” engine. A ford dealer told the owner it needed replaced so I’m not sure what’s really wrong with it. I was just curious where y’all would get a rebuild. Where would you trust.
there's options. here's changeover if you want to put in LED's
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0112S7NL...&pd_rd_r=624206e0-bcca-11e8-91c0-8d9d1b6891e3
and then there's OEM (doesn't work as well with LED's)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RYHOMX...&pd_rd_r=4ca821d3-bccb-11e8-9d90-8b493ea953ed
IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
A lot of us rebuild our own. Of course not everybody has that kind of mechanical skills. I'm not making fun of anyone with this. I can understand and it's fine. From what I understand, Jasper has issues. Try looking at the stickies at the top of the home page to see who not to trust. Another thing, I'd be curious to know what, exactly, is so wrong with the engine that Ford says that it's bad. It could be, but if it was me, I'd find out for sure.
79jasper
Chickenhawk
I do have issues, gee thanks....
Conestoga can set you up. I believe Wes can now as well.
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Conestoga can set you up. I believe Wes can now as well.
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How do you feel about getting called out there jasper?
R&D idi is doing crate engines as well now. I can build you an engine from mild to wild, all with the same warranty. I have been building engines for local guys for a long time, and have recently started offering crate engines. It’s not cheap, and I have a waiting list, but it is an option if you can’t trust the engine you have.
That being said, these engines typically don’t have severe issues without being obvious. You will see metal shavings throughout the oil, be burning tons of oil, or have loud chuffing valves. Most knocks are fuel related and not bottom end.
IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
Not quite who I meant, but I get the joke. I have to admit, I didn't even think about you when I wrote that.
Macrobb
Full Access Member
I Would test and run it first. I don't trust most anyone else's diagnosis for these engines. I've gotten plenty of them running.
Back on the front clip swap, another advantage of the OBS sheet metal / grille design is ease of intercooler installation. While it can be done with a brick, it's far easier with OBS and factory parts are available from powerstroke powered trucks.
Another potential issue, (if memory serves), isn't there a slight difference between brick & obs on the front frame rails where bumper attaches???
Regarding rebuilt engine, definitely buy from one of the guys who eat, sleep, and drink IDI's, they know these engines inside & out and won't steer you wrong!
Another potential issue, (if memory serves), isn't there a slight difference between brick & obs on the front frame rails where bumper attaches???
Regarding rebuilt engine, definitely buy from one of the guys who eat, sleep, and drink IDI's, they know these engines inside & out and won't steer you wrong!
I definitely want to get a rebuild done by someone who knows these engines inside and out. No sense in trying to explain some stuff to a normal engine rebuilder. IDIs are special especially if you want to upgrade them. So I appreciate yalls input.
Also, I was a diesel mechanic in indiana for 10 years so I know my way around engines but since moving down to Louisiana I have more money than time it seems. ThAt is to say I have slightly more money than time with shutdowns and turnarounds so I may have to resort to having someone do the work for me. (Which sucks)
Also, I was a diesel mechanic in indiana for 10 years so I know my way around engines but since moving down to Louisiana I have more money than time it seems. ThAt is to say I have slightly more money than time with shutdowns and turnarounds so I may have to resort to having someone do the work for me. (Which sucks)
