Ongoing Quadravan Conversion Project for the Diesel Econoline
I’m long overdue for some posts to this website. Back in 2021, I got a front Dana 44 axle from… Read more »
Luckiest AC Leak Discovery Ever
Getting ready for some time in the desert, so after I did the 7.3-to-6.9 swap, I needed to recharge the… Read more »
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 »
Differences between IDI Van Turbo Kits
Over the years, I have the good fortune of obtaining two complete van turbo kits: Banks and Hypermax. They are… Read more »
C6 IDI VRV (Vacuum Regulator Valve) Strength Testing
It’s been a while since I’ve updated the IDI Online blog. I have a lot of things planned for the… Read more »
Custom Heavy Duty Automotive Plastics Services and Fabrication
IDI Online is offering fabrication services for antique automotive plastics. As more and more plastic parts become discontinued, it becomes… Read more »
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 can rebuild your existing VRV if it is not working or broken. Since the IDI C6 VRV (Vacuum Regulator… 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 »