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 »
6.9 / 7.3 IDI Front and Rear Main Seal Replacement
One of the most common places for oil leaks on a 6.9 or 7.3 IDI engine is the front and/or… Read more »
6.9 / 7.3 IDI Harmonic Balancer (Vibration Damper) Replacement Process
The harmonic balancer, also known as the “vibration damper,” sits on the front end of the crankshaft. It is press… Read more »
7.3 IDI Crank-Rod Bearing Crisis
A while back, I got a spare 7.3 IDI engine out of a 1994 U-haul van. It was a really… 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 »
1980’s Ford Headlight Dimmer Switch Connector Replacement
Ever since I bought my 1988 IDI Van, I’ve always had some weird electrical gremlin regarding my headlights. Out of… Read more »