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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
1980’s Ford Econoline Tie Rods and Swaybar/Stabilizer Bushings Replacement
If you own an older Econoline, you likely have a steering and suspension system that is pretty sloppy. While there… Read more »
1980’s Ford Blinker (Turn Signal) Assembly and Ignition Tumbler Replacement
It finally happened. My ignition switch (aka tumbler) finally went to hell. I knew it was coming a year ago,… 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 »
Wicked Wheel 2 Installation on a Hypermax IDI Van Turbo Kit [VIDEO]
Ever since I upgraded to R&D’s 90cc IP, R&D Injectors, and R&D Stage 1 dual filter setup on the rail,… 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 »
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 »
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 »
How I unbolted my C6 Torque Converter from my 7.3 IDI Diesel Engine
Before a person separates a transmission and engine, they must disconnect the Torque Converter from the flexplate/flywheel. The process involves… 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 / 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 »