Differences between IDI Van Turbo Kits
Over the years, I have the good fortune of obtaining two complete van turbo kits: Banks and Hypermax. They are… Read more »
Category: Engine
Custom Heavy Duty Automotive Plastics Services and Fabrication
IDI Online is offering fabrication services for antique automotive plastics. As more and more plastic parts become discontinued, it becomes… Read more »
New Ford Truck IDI Vacuum Manifolds
If you have broken your Vacuum Manifold, you have probably searched everywhere for a replacement. Ford, and all the aftermarket… Read more »
Thoughts on the latest 12,000-mile roadtrip to the Arctic Ocean
I’m finally back home. After driving over 12,000 miles from Los Angeles to Wisconsin to the Yukon Arctic to Montana… Read more »
Things to Know Before Doing a Gasser-to-IDI Diesel Engine Swap in a Ford Van
Recently, I received a question from IDI Online user “tanner” about the potential of conducting a gasser-IDI swap. I get… Read more »
Gearvendor Controller Broke? How I Replaced my Controller with a Simple Circuit
Gearvender Overdrives are a great addition to the rock-solid C6 transmission on these 1980’s Fords. It helps bring the RPM’s… Read more »
Time Lapse Video and Audio Commentary of 6.9 to 7.3 IDI Engine Swap in a Van
It’s finally done. Several days of preparation, wrenching, farting, and excessive junk food, we finished the 6.9-to-7.3 IDI engine swap… Read more »
7.3 IDI Engine Rebuild Process
What started with a cracked block and friend on FTE selling me a spare ’94 U-haul van 7.3 block, ended… Read more »
Pulling a 6.9 (or 7.3) IDI Engine from a 1988 Ford E250 Econoline Van
Once again, I have the privilege of blowing a day of my illustrious schedule to pull another IDI from my… Read more »
6.9 / 7.3 IDI Vacuum Pump Bracket Hole Enhancement, to Fix Hose Clash
One of the design flaws of the vacuum pump bracket on the 6.9 or 7.3 IDI E-series van, is the… Read more »
6.9 or 7.3 IDI Injector Pump (IP) Replacement in a Van
Removing the IP on an IDI Van can be a bit of a chore, but not impossible. Here is a… Read more »
1980’s Ford Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch (FS-6) Replacement
This video explains the process for replacing the AC Compressor Clutch on an FS-6 Compressor on a 1988 Ford Van. … Read more »
How to Manipulate the Metering Valve on 6.9 / 7.3 IDI Injector Pump
If you have been cranking and cranking your IDI engine trying to purge the air from the injector lines, and… Read more »
Throttle Spring Location on a 6.9 / 7.3 IDI Injector Pump
Here is the location of the throttle spring on the Injector Pump. The hard part about situating this spring in… Read more »
6.9 & 7.3 IDI Torque Specs and Bolt Dimensions, with Images
There are lots of information on the internet and in service manuals about the IDI torque specs. When I rebuilt… Read more »
The Great Big List of Eco-mods for 6.9 and 7.3 IDI Vehicles
Here are some of the ways I have eco-modded (improve efficiency) my IDI van to get better MPG. And, some… Read more »
How to Determine a Good IDI Injector Pump (IP) from a Bad, and Explanation of the IP Cam Internals
Recently, Mel from Conestoga Diesel Injection, one of the few trusted IP rebuilders on the planet, uploaded a video detailing the… Read more »
7.3 IDI Piston Ring Gap Measurement, Custom Grinding, and Proper Installation
Even though my original plan for this 7.3 IDI rebuild was quick and dirty, I eventually decided to invest some time,… Read more »
7.3 IDI Connecting Rod and Bearing Work
If you have been following my progress with the latest rebuild, you know I left off at the point of… Read more »