Got a motor running:
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Picked up a 6.9 for $300 including 4-speed trans to go into an '86 F-250, and unfortunately between when I had seen it first, and when I got the OK from the customer, someone stole the IP and lines.
So I had to rob another motor's lines and IP, get it all together... and hey! IT RUNS AGAIN!
Now, turns out it was an early 6.9(like /really/ early, "A" block), but it seems in good shape actually. Pulled one valve cover, and everything looked pristine; surprisingly, the rubber valve cover gasket was still flexible... and I could tell the cover hadn't been off in many years.
I don't know about you guys, but to me it's /such/ a rush to get an IDI running again. It's just... amazing!