6.9 idi rebuild

It is not done yet, still not ready to run, needs injectors and an injection pump. But i figured i would post this to catch everybody up

[@bubbafringman1864]

I bought an Rv last year with a 6.9 IDI with 90k miles. Looked awesome inside when we pulled the valve cover and the thermostat housing. I was so stoked.

[@zackerybeals15]

Nice music choices

[@kaulincurtis9665]

I used a very similar kit for an in-frame on my 6.2. Same brand pistons and rings. I love IDIs

[@saunchonass9231]

I don't like 6.2s because they are the same 350 block and stuff like that and also where just thrown together

[@kaulincurtis9665]

@@saunchonass9231 you're thinking of the oldsmobile 350 diesel. 6.2s are completely different.

[@galatians515]

The slack in the gears will mostly go away when it warms up. If they were tight cold it would brake them when they heat up and expand. Also, thanks for the video, very interesting and neat to see one apart.

[@psd28]

mine have a ton of slack cold and a ton of slack warm. lol but im referring to my rear end

[@OBS_Ford_Diesels_Inc]

Good to see it's finally coming back together. I'm glad my 6.9 won't need a rebuild in my life. Hit 15 degrees Saturday night. Fired right up fairly easy. It's very healthy and runs great, but when it gets so cold her idle is a little cranky. But only for 5 maybe 10 seconds

[@tuckercole1531]

You say that now lol

[@OBS_Ford_Diesels_Inc]

@@tuckercole1531 I no longer have the truck. It was far too rusty and had plenty of problems so I parted it out. Engine and front axle and suspension all sold for more than I had in the truck. Now I just have a couple 7.3 IDIs, one with a turbo

[@mauricehess537]

Was that a 6.9 rebuild KIT ? If so where did you get it from ?

[@andersonkarl2285]

I went the r&d idi performance route with the forged con rods from a psd 7.3 wanted the reassurance of a fully balanced rotating assembly and file fit to compression.

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

how much power does that modifications make?

[@andersonkarl2285]

@@ThisGuysStuffandStuff I'm not sure maybe 10 the biggest for me was I'm governed at 4000 rpm which is a lot for such a heavy rotating assembly it help take a tremendous amount of stress off of the crank and block

[@andersonkarl2285]

@@ThisGuysStuffandStuff good looking stuff it good to see people not letting these old trucks go to the scrap yard. I applaud you sirs

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

@@andersonkarl2285 Did you know that the 6.2 Detroit, the real one not the tuned down consumer version. was able to rev to 4200 RPM. as far as i understand. with little trouble too.

[@Arcturusvanlasagna]

CHEA BOYS GLAD TO SEE THIS IS STILL HAPPENING, I ALMOST LOST HEART ON MY PROJECT IM GONNA DRIVE MY WHIP DOWN FROM CANADA AND BUG YOU IN THE SPRING

[@shootermcgavin2819]

lots of 5FDP gets every job done smoothly

[@tonyhawk8461]

Cool. I think you need some shop lights🙃

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

well....we get power to the shop via extension cord soooo....

[@_ohmz_electric]

This Guy's Stuff and Stuff bigger cord

[@elcajoia619]

Just go to 10:02 of the video, it's the best part!

[@misters2837]

Border Collie?

[@misters2837]

Maybe Aussie

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

@@misters2837 yup Aussie

[@misters2837]

@@ThisGuysStuffandStuff They are WAY too Smart For Their OWN GOOD!

[@steveanderson2264]

Make a little trip over hear to spokane diesel pump they'll have a pump and injectors on shelf

[@-W-ellz]

Imagine being able to afford fancy parts I just salvage working parts from the junkyard for my rebuilds

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

most everything we do is just paycheck to paycheck

[@tomuridge5977]

Where did you get your rebuild kit from

[@zakaroonetwork777]

Could you share part numbers or a link for the rebuild kit. Save us all a lot of research time. Thanks.

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

good idea, as soon as i have the info, i will do so

[@pcwizzy460]

Called the deck. Not the head or block. lol

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

oh thank you, i actually didn't know that. i was either gonna call it head or block, i guess i went with heads lol

[@mauricehess537]

How many miles were on the engine?

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

supposedly 600,000 not sure i believe that though lol

[@erikc.1087]

How much did head servicing cost? I took some FE v8 heads to a guy who quoted me 750$ for basic refresh and I thought that was nuts

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

It was just 100 bucks, because the seats were all good, and they didn't need to resurface it.

[@josephcarroll6591]

Fe heads are always damn near gone... I decided to just purchase new aluminum heads but I ditched those plans to drop a diesel instead

[@pixscast4879]

We nEeD a PArT tWo

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

it's coming, money and parts are slow

[@americasurvival6335]

where did you get that rebuild kit and how much did it cost. 7.3 idi, is mine 1988?,-)

[@leonardwalker8700]

What rebuild kit did you guys use for the 6.9 idi?

[@jellyfrosh9102]

Where did you guys buy the rebuild kit?

[@atomicbigfoot6048]

How much did the whole rebuild cost I’m sure mine needs one

[@wavytay8007]

How does. It run?

[@daviddowney3122]

Not sure this motor ever ran again, and if it did it won't last they wasted there money!!!

[@thomasdavidson7367]

Where’d you buy the kit?

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

northern auto parts full rebuild kit

[@wavytay8007]

Where did you order everything from for the rebuild?

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

northern auto parts

[@caleswartwood1909]

What kit is that

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

northern auto parts

[@aadreanrodriguez6792]

I’m in desperate need of this kit can anyone lik it to me? Or maybe even a better one?

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

northern auto parts, full rebuild, there could be better ones out there, but given the age of the motor and type. there is not a whole lot of aftermarket for it.

[@airplanekid333]

nice work and video guys! reminds me how much fun i had rebuilding my 7.3. Did you guys get the stuck bottom half injector body out of the head yet?

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

oh yeah, we did before the heads went into the shop

[@saunchonass9231]

Murica

[@davehennessey3423]

13:29 left side lol

[@ArnieReith]

Stopped watching after seeing him slide a piston/rod into the block with no rubber tubing on the rod bolts. Title should be "The Best Way to Gouge Your Crank Journals"

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

its a 6.9, not really a precision machine ha nor that sensitive

[@Dirtyol12valve]

No need for any of that as long as you’re careful.

[@mattdotsonrailfanproductio266]

Do u know when the rebuild will be finished?

[@ThisGuysStuffandStuff]

hopefully soon, just waiting for that injection pump, all ready have the injectors, and the engine is ready to go

[@capitolj19]

Zuue taake valvezz to shop pute in trunnck