6.9 IDI Ford F250, Cold Start and Drive

Here's a cold start of my 1986 F250, with the 6.9 international.

[@mr.iowegian]

That's sweet! In 1986 I was in college, broke, wishing I could buy one of these. . It's in great shape, nice truck!

[@Art397R]

Thanks man !

[@tristonmurdock609]

What's crazy is that nowadays a new diesel truck is 100 grand because they somehow turned into a luxury item, but I just picked up an 83 F250 with this motor for 3k in good condition and I guarantee it'll keep running for years to come

[@bldontmatter5319]

@@tristonmurdock609 same... I've got my eyes on an 86 with the 6.9 idi, 4 speed t19. Embarrassing to think new truck buyers will pay 70k+ for one of these work vehicles

[@tristonmurdock609]

@@bldontmatter5319 funny you say that, i just sold my 6.9 and bought a turbo 7.3 with the 5 speed for 1k because it needed injectors, which proves my point further

[@nicklikesradio]

Always loved how fast the idi's dropped back to idle. Love the sound.

[@bojanmilankovic]

Dirtiest idle out there. Glorious mechanical clatter. They sound great at all RPM's but I've always thought nothing else could touch an IDI at idle.

[@sabbath7081]

I love how smooth they run and idle once they're all warmed up.

[@mchl8]

I cant believe the lack of responses here considering the age of the clip. That is a good engine for the times and it in good health. The cold brings out the story.

[@Art397R]

Runs pretty well for being 35 years old. Just drove it 2600 miles across country. I’m thinking that the starter might need to be replaced soon. Just seems like it chugs a bit slow, batteries are brand new also.

[@mchl8]

@@Art397R check the terminals that'll mess things up to. Another thing it a pain I've had a sluggish starter , decided to throw a solenoid at it ( on top of the starter) been fine. But I knew the starter was fine.

[@Art397R]

@@mchl8 thanks I’ll check the terminals, didn’t think about that 👍🏻

[@mattleonard5268]

Always love that exhaust sound

[@compressionignition7315]

I love the sound of all diesels

[@ZachLovesFord]

The 6.9 has a very unique sound

[@RowdyDiesel]

Sweet truck man 👍🏽

[@shepardoproudfoot9557]

Got a 87’ f250 in upstate ny. After many years of cranking in the cold I got rid of the mechanical lifter pump and installed a duralift electronic pump. Slightly higher idle but it pops on the second revolution even on the coldest Jan-feb days. Nice truck you got there

[@Art397R]

I was very close to going that route when my original lift pump crapped out. Lately I’ve been having issues with the injector caps allowing air to leak into the fuel system, I have to get around to replacing them all.

[@magfednb]

@@Art397R your lift pump might be up too much, it’s possible, not for sure tho

[@Art397R]

@@magfednb I have a stock carter lift pump on it now, should be correct for the truck as far as I’m aware 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mattleonard5268]

I put a facet electric lift pump on my ‘90 f250 7.3 idi and it made it start quicker, run smoother, a little quieter, and a little more power.

[@mattleonard5268]

Best idle sound ever

[@revioxy4580]

I just bought one with 44k miles 😍 she’s so new and in such good condition can’t wait to have it running for another 50 years!!

[@codycastricone1284]

Such a sick beast

[@Art397R]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@workingcountry1776]

I think many of us are drawn to these because it sounds like the bus we took to school in the 90s

[@kennethfisher9141]

I had an 86 identical to it except it was red I loved that truck didn't have a lot of get-up-and-go but she drop her in low range no hear it pull anything or turn the wheels dig a hole pulled a lot of tractors and wagons on the farm

[@Art397R]

Yea it’s certainly not quick that’s for sure. It almost reminds of driving a tractor, it’s a good ole truck.

[@GSKYYT]

Tire size?

[@yaneponil1470]

The truck started itself

[@BigB_16]

I’m 15 right now but trying to find trucks and I only hope to obtain this beauty by then! I’m gonna have my work cut out especially with the price of diesel😂

[@Art397R]

I wish you the best of luck finding one. I sold it a few months ago. The price of diesel outweighed the fun factor for me nowadays. I also wasn’t a fan of the idi’s lack of power.

[@BigB_16]

@@Art397R awe man this thing is awesome once I get one I’m definitely gonna be taking inspiration from this when I give her a new paint job

[@Art397R]

@@BigB_16 What part of the country are you in ? I know here in Arizona I see them come up every so often that are in decent shape no rust. Anyway when you get yours post some videos of it, people seem to really dig idi content. Also try to find a nice 7.3 version, they had thicker head bolts and take aftermarket turbos a better then the 6.9.

[@BigB_16]

@@Art397R Will do! I just saved up and bought a dirt bike so I gotta pay off that debt but I’m hoping by this time next year I’ll be paying off my truck! I’m from western Colorado so not to far from AZ I’ve been looking around here on marketplace and what not but nothing quite like what I’m looking for close by although I’ve been seeing some! The regular cabs look so much better but I really want a manual as well and I know she’ll be expensive but that 6.9 sounds to good not to drive😂

[@Art397R]

@@BigB_16 Good dealz sometimes just fall right into place when you least expect it, that’s usually how it goes lol. Yea I’d recommend looking out this way if you can, no snow so no rust. I use to live in Ny and are vehicles were rust boxes after 15 years.

[@austinphillipvelasquez8280]

Do you have a lift in order to fit those 37s ? Sweet truck.

[@jamesshively8239]

Beautiful truck! What all mods have been done to her?

[@Art397R]

Thanks, just bigger tires and a flo master muffler, all stock otherwise

[@thomassavoie7660]

Beautiful truck I’m starting to look for a bullnose Ford. Is the paint factory?

[@Art397R]

I think it’s been touched up in the past, some of the areas have different shades of color. It’s really starting to show, I might have to get a paint job soon.

[@MrGLADIATOR5100]

What size wheels and tires are those? Beautiful truck btw.

[@Art397R]

Not sure of the wheel size I’ll check tomorrow, tire size is 37

[@MrGLADIATOR5100]

@@Art397R Sweet thank you, any lift at all?

[@LukesGarage]

What’s it at under your fender emblem. Below the f250. Mines missing.

[@Art397R]

It’s another emblem that says xl diesel

[@LukesGarage]

@@Art397R Thanks for the reply.

[@SonofHardrada]

Nice rig! Just picked up a 83 F-250 with a 6.9. Great trucks. What size tires are you running?

[@Art397R]

The tires were 37s

[@SonofHardrada]

@@Art397R Thx. You have any lift on it?

[@Art397R]

@@SonofHardrada I believe there was, can’t say exactly how much but prob 2 to 4 inches or so

[@leonBertoliattif250]

Is that a Flowmaster muffler? Mount your exhaust on your IDI diesel I never seen that before.

[@Art397R]

I believe it was a flow master exhaust, not sure of the model tho

[@Powerstrokinit]

Where do you find such a clean truck like that?

[@Art397R]

II actually bought this truck when I was still living in Ny, I think it was originally from Arizona

[@bldontmatter5319]

@@Art397R please say you aren't destroying cars by bringing them to the rust belt...

[@Art397R]

@@bldontmatter5319 no sir, I bought the truck from a guy who drove it to ny. I moved from there and took it with me to Arizona

[@lodwill5116]

Got 2 runners 18oo a piece. Look for 👀 a deal and you will see it. . 😮. One more good deal and I’m bankrupt 😮

[@zombieradgradg9880]

how many miles gallon

[@Art397R]

around town usually about 13.5 to 14, highway I've seen about 18

[@saleemcarr9501]

Why areyou cycling plugs? It's warm

[@Art397R]

They come on automatically on every start under a certain temperature

[@Tomekkplk]

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[@mattleonard5268]

Not unlike the big cube cummins v8 in big trucks