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 »
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 »
How I Redesigned my Glowplug Harness to Accommodate my Hypermax Van Turbo Kit
Recently, I had a correspondence with a good friend, Jayro88 from the FTE IDI Forum. He asked: As far as… 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 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 »
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 »
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 »