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 »
Category: Injectors
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
How to Crack Injector Lines and Purge Air on a 6.9 / 7.3 IDI Diesel Engine
Here is the process for bleeding the air from injector lines on a 6.9 or 7.3 IDI diesel engine. Explanation:… Read more »
What to do if no Diesel Fuel is coming out of the Schroeder Valve on a 6.9 / 7.3 IDI
So you have been cranking and cranking your IDI and it never starts? You probably have a fuel problem. It… 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 »
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 »