6.9 / 7.3 IDI Van Engine Mounting Bolt Replacement
There is a certain bolt on the top of the driver’s side motor mount bracket that really pisses me off. … Read more »
Category: Engine
Starting a 6.9 / 7.3 IDI Engine on a Stand, Step-by-Step
Most of the information is relayed in the video. Also, I just don’t have the energy at the moment to… Read more »
6.9 and 7.3 IDI Oil Cooler Repair
If you have encountered some coolant in your oil or oil in your coolant, the first place to look is… Read more »
7.3 IDI Teardown
I got a ’94 IDI non-turbo van engine that had some weird squeak when it ran. A different shop ripped… Read more »
Which bolts to Permatex on a 6.9 / 7.3 IDI Waterpump?
When you install a waterpump on a 6.9 or 7.3 IDI, you MUST use sealant on the top-two and bottom-two… Read more »
6.9 / 7.3 IDI Front and Rear Main Seal Replacement
One of the most common places for oil leaks on a 6.9 or 7.3 IDI engine is the front and/or… Read more »
6.9 / 7.3 IDI Harmonic Balancer (Vibration Damper) Replacement Process
The harmonic balancer, also known as the “vibration damper,” sits on the front end of the crankshaft. It is press… Read more »
7.3 IDI Crank-Rod Bearing Crisis
A while back, I got a spare 7.3 IDI engine out of a 1994 U-haul van. It was a really… Read more »
Differences between the IDI Van and IDI Truck Engines
There are some small but important differences between the components of an IDI Van and IDI Truck engine. Any IDI… Read more »
7.3 IDI Cylinder Head, Head Gasket, and ARP Stud Installation
After I finished the Rod and Piston Ring work, it was time to toss on the cylinder heads and tighten… Read more »
Aligning the IP Timing, Camshaft, and Crankshaft Gears on a 6.9 / 7.3 IDI Engine
There is a lot on the net about alignment of the IP, Cam, and Crank gears, but I thought I’d… Read more »
Things to Consider When Buying a Used Auxiliary Gearvendor Overdrive
You should read this if you are hunting for a used Gearvendor. It’ll help you figure out what you need… Read more »
7.3 to 6.9 Swap in a E250 Clubwagon Van (with photos)
After battling this pesky oil-in-coolant problem, I finally broke down and opted to install my spare 6.9 in my E250…. Read more »
1988 E250 Van 7.3 IDI Head Gasket Job (without pulling the engine)
I thought I would finally post the pics of my in-progress Head Gasket job on my 1988 7.3 IDI Clubwagon…. Read more »
Pulling a 6.9 IDI Engine from a 1984 E350 Econoline Van
When pulling an IDI engine, you will need a 2-ton shop crane. These engines are not light, and with accessories… Read more »
6.9 / 7.3 IDI Thermostat Replacement
On these old engines, it’s not uncommon to encounter an erratic temperature gauge. Nine times out of ten, this is… Read more »
Stuck engine block coolant plugs? Here’s a $1 trick to break them loose.
I got a few of those 3/8″ square male coolant drain plugs in my block, and I tried using one… Read more »
DIY 7.3 IDI or Powerstroke Oil Cooler Pressure Tester
I got sick of looking for a place that could “test” my oil cooler, so I made my own testing… Read more »
IDI (6.9 or 7.3) Injector Line Order at the IP
This article contains the injector line order for a 6.9 or 7.3 IDI injector pump. This is important information if… Read more »