Tacoma_IDI
Registered User
I've owned personal use light-duty diesel trucks for over 25 years. For the past 12 years I've had one or two old Ford IDI diesels. I recently sold my 1992 Ford F-350 4X4 5-speed IDI (non-turbo). It was lifted and had become too big to be fun to work on. So for my next truck I can afford either get a similar IDI. (Want to do a turbo this time and probably 2WD) or I can get just the motor and build that to perfection before finding a truck to restore and install it in.
The third option is I can get a crate 7.3 IDI and build up the fuel system then find the truck.
I guess like many on this board I'm disappointed in the condition of many of the trucks that most old school diesels are found in. I like working on them but hate to paint. Maybe a retro mod truck with a diesel?
My end goal is:
1. Something fun to work on with affordable and available parts (part of what I like the IDI)
2. Simple and not electronically complex; minimal paint, electrical and body work
3. Useful as an occasional driver/spare truck and towing vehicle. Super dependable and runs forever.
Suggestions?
The third option is I can get a crate 7.3 IDI and build up the fuel system then find the truck.
I guess like many on this board I'm disappointed in the condition of many of the trucks that most old school diesels are found in. I like working on them but hate to paint. Maybe a retro mod truck with a diesel?
My end goal is:
1. Something fun to work on with affordable and available parts (part of what I like the IDI)
2. Simple and not electronically complex; minimal paint, electrical and body work
3. Useful as an occasional driver/spare truck and towing vehicle. Super dependable and runs forever.
Suggestions?