BUYING a Ford 6.9 or 7.3 idi diesel look at this

Looking at and purchasing a 1985 Ford f350 dually with 6.9 idi diesel engine.
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[@worthshop]

Thank you all for watching the video! If you want to see my future plans with the old yellow beast. Check out this video where I pick up a 1950 ford truck cab to swap over! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXishXeee62kfKc

[@xxtyler420xx]

When the teacher had a hospital bracelet on, you know you're in for a good time. Nice video man!

[@worthshop]

I think I had gotten a piece of metal in my eye, oops!

[@nothim2896]

Your idi videos helped me 3g swap my truck, and install aftermarket gages. Look forward to more videos, thank you!

[@worthshop]

I take the time to film, edit, and post videos to help people out and spread information. Thanks for the comment, helps motivate me to continue helping and encourage you my audience.

[@josemartinez4680]

Owned a 85 w/ 6.9 for years. Engine are beasts

[@worthshop]

First diesel I owned was a 7.3 idi. Had several since. Always loved the simple reliability.

[@worthshop]

I don't work by the hour, so not a big deal.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

@Marshall Davis well, in time you will pass up ALL of the newer diesels when they break down...thats the good news. Go slow, enjoy the view...I am old I go slow anyhow

[@rbrt503]

Your chanel has the BEST idi content on youtube!

[@worthshop]

Thanks! I just try to share my love of the old idi diesels, and knowledge I pick up along the way.

[@samflora7227]

You’ve got a great attitude man! Keep up the good work

[@worthshop]

Appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@gearhead9943]

Dude. You’re awesome. Please make more pedal action vids like this!!

[@worthshop]

Glad you liked it. Appreciate the comment. I think having 2 camera angles one inside one outside would probably make the pedal shots even better. I will try it sometime.

[@Terminxman]

cool, another old gay guy with a fetish for men's feet on throttle pedals. You should end it

[@that-savage-kid6942]

​@@worthshop I agree

[@zubrickadvisors6742]

I'm laughing and learning at the same time! Thanks buddy, great way to start my day!!🤣😂🤣👍

[@worthshop]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate the comment. Hope you have a good rest of your day.

[@t.s.tractorworkstrickland5828]

I love my old Ford / diesels

[@worthshop]

Me too. I seem to have an un curable addiction. Thanks for watching, God bless.

[@DonovanBryant92]

I bought a 91 250 for 500$ and the engine has the milky oil and signs of coolant and oil mixing but i plan to tear into it and rebuild cause it spins over nicely and seems fixable compared to the others i saw in the same price range. Engine is a 7.3 idi.

[@that-savage-kid6942]

When you buy a older ford like this gas or diesels you might as wheel test everything on the "can i drive question" floor it over and over put a huge strain on the engine... go uphills, down shift gears constantly auto or stick.. give it power just like you would need to test everything before paying full price no matter what theyre asking... cram breaks down shift put the actual engine threw its test .. see if it leaks.. or anyrhing makes noises just use it like you would... my way was absolutely raise hell in it and it if doesnt hold then leave it especially if it makes a weird noise you dont normally hear after high load most of the ford 7.3 or 6.9 guys try to pass issues off as a fuel issue or a certain valve or fuel issue. Run them hard and pull hard see if the truck has a problem after even up to 30 mins running.. watch for leaks, overheating, or oil drips/ trans drips..

[@girthquake1413]

Took a look at this cause I kinda want a screwy old tow truck as a work vehicle. Good to know about the oil consumption on these!

[@worthshop]

Idi is a great old work rig

[@hanginwithj]

Much love man! Great philosophy!

[@worthshop]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching. God bless.

[@masonnelsen783]

I saw this on marketplace😂 it used to have a dump bed

[@worthshop]

Pretty good deal, I was surprised it didn't sell faster.

[@JohnSmith-kz1ll]

I subscribed i love idi fords im about to install my turbo on my 93. You do need a mic can barely hear you somtimes.

[@worthshop]

Appreciate the comment, I have struggled with my audio for a while. Maybe other readers can recommend a good mic for recording with cell phone.

[@ProducersGroupProd]

Kool Video! 👍👍👍

[@arizonagreentea9744]

Man I’m looking for an idi that I can every day and I just can’t find one decent enough for a decent price

[@arizonagreentea9744]

Some work is fine but most of them are destroyed

[@worthshop]

The price of idi trucks has gone up alot the last 3 or so years. I was getting them for free before. They were un desired. Then the value has just kept going up. I have noticed the used truck market slowing down alot though. So don't give up hope. At least around where I live up in Washington state, trucks have not been selling... So inevitably owners are lowering their ridiculous prices. Thanks for watching, and God bless.

[@worthshop]

I would focus on a good engine/ transmission. Solid body not all rotted out. All the interior, lights, switches, door handles, wipers, heat etc etc can be fixed pretty easily as you prioritize.

[@frankv6044]

Ford f350 goes for 8k where I'm at in western Washington is that good price. The guy has changed oil every 5k miles and has paperwork to show

[@andrewmunchkin7212]

Thats a bargin! Whats your opinion of it now?

[@worthshop]

I love idi trucks, this one is getting a 51 ford body on it. But I have since moved across the state and am trying to get shop space set up, so alot of my bigger projects are on hold until my work space is better. Thanks for watching.

[@THE67MIGHTYMOUSE]

Turbo question Aspie! My new to me 93 turbo diesel seems to have a stuck closed wastegate. It wont budge either way with a stiff push of the thumb. Does the actuator rod push or pull? Can i lightly tap on it with small hammer after a good WD-40 soaking? I dont want to risk any overboost, so any tricks to freeing it up would be greatly appreciated!

[@worthshop]

I honestly am not well versed with the turbos.

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

nothing sounds as good as the old 6.9 idi at higher rpm it bellows like a pissed off big block and in the lower rpm it just rumbles like far off thunder

[@worthshop]

Much agreed, makes me giggle when people think one of my idi trucks is a gasser. Appreciate the comment, thanks for watching.

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

@@worthshop between the time i posted this comment and the time you responded i actually just went and bought my 3dr 6.9 got 2k 1986 dark blue no cancer just some surface rust and its on the nice aluminum rims you know the ones that came on an 1990s xlt+ broncos but only 8 lug instead of 5 every time i go and buy an old Navistar ford truck i get over excited and start looking up the what to look for videos to remind me

[@worthshop]

Congratulations, sounds like a nice truck! Always exciting picking up a new rig, unless it breaks down on the way home! I haven't gotten my hands on a 4x4 idi truck yet, but looking for a cheap one to build a mud truck.

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

@@worthshop personally i thing the 6.9 or 7.3 are a bad choice for mud (weight) but hay everyone has their fetish engine mine is the 4.9 inline 6 gasser and 2nd the 6.9 idi its my flexing truck but my 150 with 4.9 inline 6 is my Billy goat truck gos any where any time and is as reliable as the sun its 40 years old and i would have no hesitation jumping in it and doing a 2000 mile road trip right this minute 12 mpg city 18 mpg highway

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

@@worthshop yea so i was 100% wrong the 6.9 is AMAZING in the mud just had it out weight was not an issue

[@nckpacheco624]

I am a new subscriber of your channel and I am located in woodburn or greetings

[@worthshop]

I grew up in Oregon, live in Washington now. Thanks for watching, really appreciate the subscription too. God bless.

[@nckpacheco624]

@@worthshop I wanted to let you know if you have a Ford F-350 for sale or if it is a dump it would be much better I have my 86 f350 but it has low oil pressure problems and since I am not a mechanic it is difficult for me to repair it and I would like to find another truck for my work in the landscape

[@user-vx5gv7ig1c]

Красиво моторчик работает. и тянет классно

[@worthshop]

Thanks for the comment.

[@GlennInLaguna]

you didn't show the cold start exhaust and what you look for.

[@worthshop]

Sorry about that, you can Google diesel smoke colors and get a good idea of things to look for.

[@chescabler2659]

Good job

[@worthshop]

Appreciate you going through and watching some of my older videos!

[@chescabler2659]

@@worthshop I've been binge watching.

[@worthshop]

@@chescabler2659 It is really awesome when someone becomes part of the worthshop chanel. I really do appreciate all my subscribers and viewers.

[@samuelsolis6333]

Is the smoke supposed to be clear white like that or black? What do you not want to see.

[@worthshop]

Idi shouldn't smoke much at all if it is running good. White smoke can be cavitation, or bad head gasket. Also can be injectors going bad, or a timing issue if combined with other symptoms. A little black smoke on hard acceleration is normal. Alot of black smoke pump is probably turned up or air filter is clogged. You want consistent smoke color, not sputtery like a miss. Which would indicate a bad cylinder. On start up you will always get the best smoke reading, a bit of white till it warms up is pretty normal. But smoke doesn't always tell the whole story. Still check blowby, make sure it has sufficient power, make sure it is not missing or running poorly etc. You can search reading diesel smoke on Google. Read some articles and get more insight. Thanks for watching.

[@samuelsolis6333]

@@worthshop Hey man, I really appreciate your time and input on my comment. I actually just finshed test driving a 6.9 IDI 1986, and I tried to see and check everything you mentioned. I did notice when checking the blowby that there was some smoke coming out but it wasn’t much just a bit of white smoke not a lot. You couldn’t really tell but it was something you can catch. I also flipped the oil cap to see if there was blowby but it sat flush. I floored the gas and I saw no black smoke.

[@worthshop]

@Samuel Solis Spunds like you found a decent one. All idi trucks will have a little blowby. You just don't want it chooching like an exhaust pipe.

[@crj1249]

How much would you pay for a 1991 crew cab 4x4 f350 7.3 IDI with 320k miles. Not much rust, likely needs an injection pump. 5 speed , reverse gear grinds a bit. Runs , drives and stops

[@worthshop]

Me personally, maybe 2k$ but the prices of idi trucks have been going crazy lately. Injection pump will cost you close to another 1k$ a rebuilt transmission will be about $1200, or the rebuild kit if you do it yourself is around $300. I've seen them listed fir 10k$ and 12k$ the last few months. See alot listed for around 5k$ but I also see them stay listed and not sell for a long time. I'd never pay anywhere close to that kind of money for a old pickup, unless fully restored or hot rodded.

[@crj1249]

@@worthshop Went and test drove it. Burns blue and white. Hard to start in Warm weather, Coolant is lower than last time I looked at it. DMF is broken. Blinkers, wipers and headlights dont work. No bumper. Holes in the cab floor. Cab has dents. Loosey goosey steering Blowby isnt terrible but what's odd is the radiator will get blistering hot, cant touch it but the engine is only warm. With all that and 320k miles , it looks like a money pit. Listed at 3000 usd. I'd rather spend 5000 and get something reliable.

[@ToyotaNutjob]

@@worthshop lol why do yall like this junk? Get an old yota

[@worthshop]

@@ToyotaNutjob I've had more problems with my yota than I ever have all my idi trucks combined.

[@ToyotaNutjob]

@@worthshop idk how makes zero sense diesel is crap

[@jerryenebak204]

Turn it into a 5th wheel towing rig and leave the box on it.

[@worthshop]

I have actually considered that.

[@Truck_person]

The one I’m looking at is alot nicer

[@worthshop]

Well Id hope so! I bought this one as a chassis donor to swap an old 50s cab onto.

[@bodielancaster7952]

I thought my idi was clapped 😭

[@danielaviteri8421]

55 mph top speed I lot it!!!!!

[@worthshop]

Truck does 85 or so

[@dwitcraft]

Or, do like me and buy them with no engine in it! Of course, I think $1000 is extravagant....

[@worthshop]

No engine, those run and drive great!

[@KshzjMaosj-g9u]

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[@jacoblo5185]

stop

[@worthshop]

Go

[@childishdreams]

What’s up with Washington and these IDI’s😅 almost 90% of the idi videos made by Washington people 😂😂😂 I also am from Washington and also have a idi💀

[@worthshop]

Smart people live in the pacific northwest, and smart people buy idi diesels.

[@jedk9523]

automatic diesels are garbage, best to have 5 speed 4x4 for best performance

[@worthshop]

Agreed, much more fun to drive a manual too. I just buy what is cheap and available when I have the money to spend. Currently have 2 manual idi trucks, and 3 auto idi trucks, one of which is getting a manual swap. Thanks for watching.

[@bldontmatter5319]

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