unclerunkel
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So I've got an 89 f250 7.3 idi, I just replaced the IP on it and I just can't seem to get the static timing right, does anyone have a ballpark on how much for a shop to retime it?
I had a stop at a local diesel shop a while back (I'm a FedEx driver) and out of curiosity I asked if they could time my 7.3IDI and literally the guy said, "they'd line up the marks and "yank" the IP until it sounded right." I was like........waaaaaaa...... yeah right........ reputable diesel mechanic.........huuhhhhh.....Timing "by ear" most shops that charge are in this category.
Ask what METER THEY OWN!
Like BrainVT said, most shops won't have the equipment to time one of our engines these days and don't want to. A lot of times, they don't even have any technicians that would know how to use it even if they did have the right equipment.I'm fairly sure theres one just north of me, my dad used that place to work on his 6.4, I'm just unable to contact any places due to the fact it's a weekend, lmao. Thank you very much
This sounds about right for the vast majority of shops these days.I had a stop at a local diesel shop a while back (I'm a FedEx driver) and out of curiosity I asked if they could time my 7.3IDI and literally the guy said, "they'd line up the marks and "yank" the IP until it sounded right." I was like........waaaaaaa...... yeah right........ reputable diesel mechanic.........huuhhhhh.....
I don't think they have "technicians" that understand "intake-compression-power-exaust" and if it's more than a bad sensor or PCM that needs adjusting they don't have a clue. I literally bought a super 86 bronco for 1/10 of it's value because a kid didn't have a clue how to make it work. I'd have been glad just to help it get going but he'd rather program a new mustang.Like BrainVT said, most shops won't have the equipment to time one of our engines these days and don't want to. A lot of times, they don't even have any technicians that would know how to use it even if they did have the right equipment.
This sounds about right for the vast majority of shops these days.
It's all in how you look at things. You got a great deal on a Bronco. Score one in the win column. If you had helped him get it going (for free), he probably would have trashed it or got tired of it and then sold it to someone else who would have trashed it. Now it's with someone who can see it's value. Win #2. This kid now has something that he can use a tuner on and that makes him feel happy. Win #3.I literally bought a super 86 bronco for 1/10 of it's value because a kid didn't have a clue how to make it work. I'd have been glad just to help it get going but he'd rather program a new mustang.
I just sold my "modern" SUV last weekend now that I have my IDI where I want it....program a new mustang.
That's my rant.....I'm done.
Me too. On my road trip yesterday, I saw several newer vehicles sitting on the side of the road, but none of them were anywhere close to being as old as my 1985! She just kept right on going, happy as a lark. In fact, if I can help it, I won't own anything newer than a 1994.I'm done with the "modern" crap.
That seems to be the sweet spot for many reasons.In fact, if I can help it, I won't own anything newer than a 1994.