Filter Head Heat Exchanger Replacement (For Fuel System)
After several pressure tests of my biofuel system, I’ve determined that the weak link in system must be my heat… Read more »
Category: Fuel System
Custom Install of the 44-Gallon Excursion Tank in a Ford Pickup
Several years ago, Andreas Johansson did a DIY installation of the massive 44-gallon fuel tank in his shortbed 1999 Ford… Read more »
New ‘IDI-Online’ C6 VRV (Vacuum Regulator Valve)
We have new or already-rebuilt replacement C6 IDI VRV’s (Vacuum Regulator Valves) for sale. Also, we can rebuild your existing… Read more »
6.9 / 7.3 IDI Van Lift-Pump and Stock Filter Delete. | Upgraded E-Pump, Sensors, and Frame Rail Dual Filter.
Over several years, I have upgraded my fuel system substantially from the stock Ford van system. There were so many… Read more »
Does Lift-Pump Fuel Pressure Affect Timing on a 6.9 / 7.3 IDI? It does.
If I’m going to be completely honest, I’ve always been skeptical of the assertion that lift-pump fuel pressure impacts the… Read more »
New Overhead Gauge Pod
What did I do to my IDI today? I installed 3 new additional gauges and a central overhead gauge pod…. Read more »
Injector Line Retainer Hack (to keep the nut in place)
If you have ever needed to undo and adjust your injector line retainers, you likely got just as frustrated as… 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 »
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 »
IDI Hypermax Puff Limiter Explanation and Video
Hypermax offers a “puff limiter” for IDI turbo vehicles that have a smoke problem at the start of acceleration. This video… 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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Mid-80’s Ford IDI Van Center-Diesel-Tank Sender Replacement
This article will detail the replacement of the center-tank sender on a Diesel IDI Ford Van. If you have a… 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 »