Pulled a 1987 out of a hole

[captain720]

I did a idi swap on a 460, wasn't too bad. Hope you have fun!

Did you put the diesel wiring harness in the gas truck? I’m on the fence about whether I should do that or take a sawzall to the spaghetti. I’m probably going to end up just swapping the wiring but I’m not sure if that’s a massive project just on it’s own.

 

[IDIBRONCO]

Did you put the diesel wiring harness in the gas truck? I’m on the fence about whether I should do that or take a sawzall to the spaghetti. I’m probably going to end up just swapping the wiring but I’m not sure if that’s a massive project just on it’s own.

I used the diesel wiring harness when I put the 6.9 and ZF5 in my Bronco. I wanted it to look as factory as possible. The only thing that I did have to add to the diesel wiring harness was that I had to integrate the wiring and switch for the rear window. Was it a project? Yes, but it really wasn't all that bad.

 

[Nero]

Did you put the diesel wiring harness in the gas truck? I’m on the fence about whether I should do that or take a sawzall to the spaghetti. I’m probably going to end up just swapping the wiring but I’m not sure if that’s a massive project just on it’s own.

I also used the diesel harness. Don't let it intimidate you, theres more wires on a gasser than there is a diesel. Do the wire swap you'll have less headaches down the road.

Only mild issue Ive had is the factory oil pressure gauge on the dash cuts out. I have a pillar gauge for oil pressure so I dont worry about it, but its probably a short in the cluster.

 

[captain720]

Thanks guys I figured that was probably what I should do, is it a “stem to stern” unit? I was hoping to find some kind of massive plug or something but I never did.

 

[Nero]

Nah theres a bulkhead connector at the firewall. One singular bolt on the engine side holding it in. If I remember right, its a 10mm

 

[captain720]

That’s great news!

 

[captain720]

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6.9 is out of the donor!

 

[captain720]

It seems I should be able to simply order a clutch/pressure plate/flywheel and throw out bearing for an 87 6.9 ZF5 truck right? Or should I order one for an 89 to reduce parts catalog confusion potential? Would the 7.3 IDI clutch be fully compatible?

 

[captain720]

This is the clutch kit I am looking at ordering, if anyone can confrim compatability or recomend a better option I am very open to that.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NCF1107225

 

[rreegg]

This is the clutch kit I am looking at ordering, if anyone can confrim compatability or recomend a better option I am very open to that.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NCF1107225

I cannot confirm compat with 6.9 but installed this on an ‘88 7.3 this past spring and it’s working great - this is the most frequently recommended clutch kit on oil burners. I upgraded the throw out and pilot bearing which is commonly recommended. Napa sells Luk parts just with their house branded packaging

 

[IDIBRONCO]

The whole thing will bolt right on to a 6.9. I've used the same Luk kit behind 6.9s and a 7.3.

 

[Jesus Freak]

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6.9 is out of the donor!

Looks heavy....

 

[rreegg]

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6.9 is out of the donor!

did a double take on that secondary filter but godspeed

 

[captain720]

did a double take on that secondary filter but godspeed

It’s the coolant filter setup, very nice helped me cleanup some crusties

 

[captain720]

The whole thing will bolt right on to a 6.9. I've used the same Luk kit behind 6.9s and a 7.3.

That’s exactly what I wanted to hear! It has to move under its own power by Monday so I don’t have a lot of room for error on parts comparability. I need my welding shop bay back next week!