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    CDR Alternative Poll - Looking for your feedback

    Hey, from some conversation in another thread I wanted to open it up to community feedback. If I made some extra CDR/breather IP covers, which design do you prefer? Let me know through the poll and any thoughts or questions you have. Pics for reference below. All components are 304ss. 1.0...
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    Priming the Fuel System w/ Mechanical Lift Pump

    This is what I do, it’s low cost and saves your time, starter and batteries. When you replace fuel lines or swap tanks you introduce air that can be a bear to get out. Purchase a hand pump like this style, it is around $5...
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    Project Stress Test

    I’m going to be experimenting with 7.3 IDI powered demolition derby cars. Will share with you all the build, the results, and what I learn. More to come.
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    1989 F250 Stage 3 Intercooled T04Z for Sale (PA)

    All of this is documented in a full 5 year build thread : https://www.oilburners.net/threads/1989-f-250-7-3-project.83864/ and on LaRosa Motors youtube channel. If you want a bunch of IDI performance parts, this is for you. You can scrap the truck and still be ahead. Clean PA title. I have been...
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    How to Replace Rear Main Seal

    This is without putting a new sleeve. I’ll update a future video with the sleeve process.
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    O-Ring Dipstick Tube and Components

    Usually I RTV the dipstick tubes. This past year I’ve tried replacing it with the ford parts and o ring in the pictures below. I’ve got a couple hundred miles on it now, no RTV, no leaks. The ford oring is available at time of this post and components of the tube. The block piece is...
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    Summit Racing Clutch Review (SUM-700875)

    I tried this clutch out of curiosity to see the abuse it can take since it’s in the “performance” category and cheap. I put it on a 130cc truck. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-700875?srsltid=AR57-fD0j3m9xNbsSCbkaXyU8vnOeSKJQXjc5X6BXAVKEC0Z6d2NIPZCQ58 Install quality - looked fine...
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    87-91 F Series Headlight Connector Replacement and Relay Mod

    Two things I wanted to share in this video: 1. I’ve seen a number of trucks now that have the headlight connector spliced when needing to be replaced. If your terminals are in good condition, you can quickly and cleanly replace just the connector with no splicing. At time of this post this can...
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    How to Adjust Injection Pump Side Lines Without Removing Other Lines

    This is simple but time saving. Let’s say you have a leak or need to remove a single line from the injection pump and you don’t want to have to undo everything or other lines. Take a 3/8 ratchet and 2.5-3” extension. Then a 5/8 crow foot and grind the sides down parallel. Remove the feed line...
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    Dana 60 How to Replace Ball Joints | Spindle Bearings | Inner Axle Seals | U-Joints

    Let me know if you have any questions.
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    How to Repair and Replace Power Window Regulator 87-91

    There’s many videos on this topic but I don’t feel that they appropriately hit all the considerations from start to finish when one runs into power window issues. I put together this video that addresses a number of topics I see asked and posted: - Review and replace striker pin - Adjust...
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    Hydroboost Ghost

    Every project gets a ghost. Let me know what you think. I think something is up with the red head box but.. Issue: install a new hydroboost unit, has power steering for about 30 seconds then no power steering. Then no power steering again no matter what unless you put a new Hyde boost unit...
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    6.9/7.3 IDI Turbo - How to Verify and Check for Boost Leaks

    If you are running an intercooler, I put together a quick video on how to verify and diagnose boost leaks:
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    2023 Country-Wide Events

    Welcome to 2023. Third year in a row doing this, time flies. I was thinking a few changes this year. We aren’t quite big enough or active enough to really break it down by region. I am also down to travel and meet up for events anywhere in the country really. We have a group of 5-6 people in...
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    Wanted to Trade: Your 2WD ZF5 for a 4x4 C6 and Your Choice of Transfer Case

    Looking to do a 4wd conversion on your truck? Look no further. I’m looking for an IDI 2WD ZF5 with supporting accessories and I’ll trade you a 4wd C6 plus your choice of a BW1356 or BW4407 transfer case.
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    How to Replace 1980-1996 F-Series Rear Tail Light Harness

    If you are going from a flatbed to a standard bed or vice versa you may be in a position to replace the rear harness. Below is the 5 wires you need to cut and splice to a replacement harness. Typically Mr Tailight or similar. Bronco graveyard uses Mr. Tail light. The bulb sockets are the...
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    Let’s make a deal - Sell me the website?

    I understand, you bought the website almost 10 years ago, things change. Let me quote the original intentions of the site: I have been approached 50 times or more over the time I have owned and operated this forum by all types of individuals/corporations/commercial endeavors to sell these sites...
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    PA: 1990 F-350 4x4 Dump Truck w/ Plow Parts or Total Package

    If you look in the diesel conversions section one of my threads is building a diesel bronco. I have a donor truck for both my bronco and one of my other truck projects. It's a 1990 4x4 F350 with dump bed and plow. PTO. I'm taking the drivetrain out of it for the bronco and all the supporting...
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    How to Connect Primary Grounds on an IDI

    Grounding is the most overlooked, critical component of your electrical systems function. In your vehicles electric system the power flows towards the negative terminals. Your truck doesn’t care how the grounds are bolted but it’s going to find the least resistant path to flow. That includes if...
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    $4400 - 460 Big Block Bronco Swap Kit

    Included in the package: Like new 460 long block from O'riellys Rebuilt c6 All swap supporting components Any electronics and fuel management "Turnkey" I bought a bricknose bronco to IDI swap that had a new ford 460 and rebuilt c6. I'm selling the fresh motor and trans and any of the parts...
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    1965 Cadillac Devidi

    My long term goal was always to have 1 car, 1 suv and 1 truck all running 7.3 IDI drivetrains. The first step in my goal was acquiring all three candidates, which took some time. I have the car now and it’s my daily driver. 1965 Cadillac Deville, looking to be the first of this car with a 7.3...
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    1988 IDI Bronco

    My long term goal was always to have 1 car, 1 suv and 1 truck all running 7.3 IDI drivetrains. The first step in my goal was acquiring all three candidates, which took some time. I just picked up the SUV. I’ll use this thread to document it’s life leading up to the swap because the truck is...
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    New Fuel Parts: Gas tank, oem fuel selector valve, sending unit, sump kit

    Everything is brand new unused. I know most people would go with the cheap China FSV, but if you are someone that wants to have OEM this is for you, list price was $546.17 when I bought it. FSV - $200 Steel Gas tank and sending unit - $250 CDD Billet Sump Kit - $50 Prefer northeast US folks...
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    2022 Mid-Atlantic Events

    Welcome to 2022. You know the drill. Examples of Types of Events: State Fairs Demo Derby Drag Racing Figure 8 Truck/Tractor Pulls Mud Bogs Tough Truck Off-Roading Trips Junkcar Racing States in Scope: Maryland Pennsylvania Deleware New York New Jersey Upcoming events: We have a Rausch Creek...
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    Poll: Sleeved and Non-Sleeved IDI Engines

    Interested in gathering some data to graph for a reliability study. Take a minute to answer the poll for your current engine(s). I’ll allow multiple choices if you want to put down historic engines you’ve had. Poll is: how many miles as your engine lasted before it either died and got scrapped...

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