Part 2 1989 Ford F250 7.3 IDI Diesel sitting for 10+ years

Part 2 of this Ford F250 IDI Diesel revival. Sat for at least 10 years after it wouldn't start at the store. Watch how we wash off all the years of moss and dust and show off this trucks potential! Another one saved!
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[@henryfreeman4017]

Cleaned up nicely! Props to the wife who is such a good sport.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

It sure did! She Killed it!

[@Pegasus1311]

She must be a Rosetta Gen

[@justinhorn4246]

I'm glad the old pickups are being brought back to life. He'll of a lot better then the new ones that are usually meant to die on ya so you have to spend more money. Good job and keep it up

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Thank you! Love saving the Good Old Stuff 🇺🇸 🦅

[@jackdaicole7595]

I have a 1986 f250 4x4 diesel super cab 6.9 idi sat since 1994 under a pole barn. I put a new injection pump,injectors,return line kit and high pressure injector lines. Starter was froze so I rebuilt the starter and alternator while I was at it. The lift pump was bad so I tlreplaced it. Put in two heavy truck batteries. Changed all oil and filters bleed the injection system and she fired right up! So the rear main seal leaking I noticed so I am pulling the motor. Got a complete rebuild kit cam upgrade turbo upgrade with intercooler. Rebuilding due to blow by think a ring is stuck from siting so long. New pistons everything. Other than consuming oil and smoking real bad black with blue tint it runs really good.

[@ApolloTheDerg]

That is too clean, I’m jealous. Also adorable kid checking out dads project, always heartwarming to see a family doing stuff together, much like the days when these trucks were new. Also I’m so busy but dang it, I need a barn-find this summer.

[@markturner5207]

I owned a 1990 F350 diesel in 2010. I didn’t mind replacing parts, fuel pump, water pump, alternator, heater coil, starter, radiator, transmission… what I did mind was changing the same parts multiple times. After a year and thousands of dollars in monthly repairs I had my fill.

[@dseaurecio4992]

Sounds like you weren't using new parts otherwise after all of that an engine rebuild would have given you a brand new truck

[@markturner5207]

All parts were new.

[@Rubisteve06]

Dealer parts proven to last decades..

[@markturner5207]

@@Rubisteve06 well that would be great if they still made OEM parts for a truck 30 years old. The truck was a disaster. So glad to be rid of it.

[@corbman9049]

That is a nice Obs Ford.

[@Hunterrnorris]

I love how you just casually walk by with the Busch lattes haha

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

BUSCHHHHHHHHHH

[@danielsmith9500]

Such a sweet old truck. Love them old diesels. That one is so clean and straight.

[@BlackJackOfAllTradez]

Man, she made that interior look new!

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Somebody's gotta do the dirty work

[@BlackJackOfAllTradez]

@@southernrevivalautomotive this is true! Good video, you got a new subscriber here.

[@HuckThis1971]

I love the clackiness and erratic idling of idi's.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Great Sound to them. Pure tractor

[@BadMax1962]

I have the identical truck right down to color here in Canada. I think you need to clean the contact surfaces on the power cables at your starter. You may just be amazed at the difference. Ruff riding man truck right there.

[@didsomebodysaydmt8193]

That seat cover was mandatory equipment for the Ford F series back then!!! Lol.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Seems like every truck had that same style

[@timbenefield5197]

Turn switch on, mash pedal to the floor, let off and then crank it. That activates the fast idle until it warms up…

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Did not know that.

[@charlieb308]

Looks brand new

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Cleaned up Nice!

[@michaelprofetto8426]

Lots of work and lots of new parts

[@opasvintagegarage]

Nice rig, good job on the steering column issue. Sometimes it’s the small stuff that keep ‘em down. That’b a nice steel hauler in Iowa!

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Thank you! It is a common issue on 80 and up fords. Even the new china junk breaks. Figured keep the oem and wrap a plastic zip tie around it.

[@tylerwilliams1625]

0:33 Now thats how you start a project off right

[@opasvintagegarage]

Agree, glad to see you southern boys like Busch Light as much as Iowans!

[@Rubisteve06]

Latte fuel

[@aaronkeiser6349]

Great truck dude. Love seeing the family jumping in to help thats awesome. I noticed it's still clicky clicky when you turn on the glow plugs. I'd double check the glow plug harness plug. Mine had all the green junk and it had alot of resistance in the wires right there. Cleaned it out and no issues. Some people even just run nice but connectors on those high amp draw wires only.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Thank you! Could be corrosion yes

[@hotrodgavin6543]

i remember when i was little we had this same truck sitting out in the back yard i wish my parents never sold it

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

That is awesome.

[@OneWildTurkey]

Thanks for that first 8 minutes! I was thinking about keeping mine and rebuilding/refurbishing everything. It brought back loads of memories. Mine's a dually crew cab and is going to the highest bidder.

[@CrkdFngrGngrBndt]

I bought an 89 F250 out in cali that was this color and didn’t think it was factory until I saw this video, I live in Cleveland if you ever want to sell this truck though and it’s funny because the super cab dent truck you bought my buddy’s dad was actually looking at in chatt

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Must of been a rare color combo. I have never seen another. Small world, that SuperCab we got it near Chatt and it went back to Chatt.

[@kevinstevens4648]

Gosh what a nice beautiful truck, you really never see them like that anymore these days..

[@phoenixman8569]

Really good barn find, I do not see Ford f 250s this old anymore, because most are severely rusted out along the rocker panels and wheel wells not to mention the frame so most are in the junk yard, but this one is a real survivor, hardly a spot of rust on it...

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

We were happy to Save it from its grave it sat in so long. Very solid truck

[@katieb777]

wow beautiful truck ! great job washing her ma'am

[@jeffreypinder9398]

Great job to you and your Lady, she did a great job with the cleaning and detail.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Thank Ya!

[@2DE808]

Keep cranking that starter and you will end up replacing it. When the voltage goes down, the current goes up and you will have smoke rolling off it in no time. I have replaced several, not cheap. Good luck with that old beauty, that is a gem of a truck for sure.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

You're absolutely right. I did end up replacing the starter... they reach a certain age and just can't crank fast enough it seems!

[@FORDCAMPERSPECIAL]

She Cleaned up real nice.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Yessir!

[@LewisMowersandBoats]

Great show guys 😀

[@sugartreefordman7293]

One thing I've learned messing with these old diesels is they have to spin fast

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

You are correct on that!

[@bunabuna9287]

You did a Cracking job on that cool truck!! 👏 Thanks for the video 📹 I loved it ❤️

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@tibormartin4837]

Nice truck👍🏿

[@frankm8533]

Awesome truck. You won't believe me but I saw one same frontend same hubcaps two tone paint classic Ford style but it was a shortbed 250 Diesel I couldn't believe it wish I had the picture still it was a older man at a Tractor supply 20 miles from me what caught my eye was the shortbed

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

That's amazing. I know people have made the newer trucks into shortys. They sure are cool and rare.

[@ronaldduwaynebrown8071]

Really cleaned up nice

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Thank you

[@randallhaislip3097]

It looks like I’m facing the same issues with my 89 f250 7.3 idi Lariat ❗️Been setting for a decade. Got Lots of patina. In Nashville, 37221

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Email us or DM on instagram if you would like .

[@joe.olivet]

Great truck. Nice work. 😎🔨👊🏻

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Thank you!

[@coreywelder4787]

Looking nice

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Cool video 💪🏼!

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

appreciate it!

[@Spennyman10]

Epic score.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Yes!

[@toddwilliams9552]

Love the old school definitely have new sub

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Appreciate it!

[@donaldirvin8008]

That truck turned out nice! Good job

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Thanks 👍

[@justinmize4316]

The trick I used was an electric fuel pump I would put in the line by selector valve on frame rail. It makes the system under pressure, shows all leaks under hood and easy to bleed.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Good idea and that make sense.

[@saschatexsommer723]

Good Job both 👍👍👍👍

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Thank you!

[@jp7489]

Nice truck👍 I'm surprised all the o.g hubcaps are not missing...

[@larryippert8143]

Love the truck

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Us too! As well as its new owner

[@terrygriffith7907]

nice truck I love them old ford 7.3 idi I have a 1993 crew cab 4x4 long bed 7.3 idi i like my truck I bought it about 10 years ago and still drive it I put a case starter on mine back in 2000 made my truck start like new here is the part number db Electrical SND0027 I bought it from amazon great starter it turns the engine faster great up grade for any 6.9 or 7.3 idi so far i have not had a problem with it I payed around $120.00 for it new starter and the shipping was free every truck i have owned in the last 20 years was a 7.3 idi get them right they will run forever

[@350FMC]

Great video part 1 and part 2. What a nice truck.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@aaronschwartz2584]

I never had the chance to document my 88 idi progress but damn if I don’t feel like I’m reliving it through these past two videos!

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

That's Awesome!

[@briandiaz972]

Greetings from Argentina!!

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Hola Amigo!

[@briandiaz972]

@@southernrevivalautomotive ¡¡Hola genios. muy buenos sus videos!!.

[@ralphjonesog7149]

Love a mint ol idi 👌

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

yessir

[@reneescalon3725]

Exelente trabajo en pareja felicidades Yo Los veo desde Arlington Virginia

[@junkandjalopies3375]

Make sure you have good grounds, if you touch your battery cabel ends and they are hot it means you jave poor connection which causes slow or no start scenaries and can also cause fires. Check cables and cable ends for batterys.

[@OneWildTurkey]

Sometimes the starter gets corrosion or oil between the block and the starter which makes it really hard to get a good connection.

[@erikhefflefinger9460]

You need a pair of Deka 850's in there. They would spin it up.

[@Kofi.86]

Its a nice truck

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

She’s a gem

[@jmaxx88shsu]

That would have been a hard one to let go.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

They all are

[@korbelkiller7106]

I can't believe it's got all the original hubcaps on it or beauty rings

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

me too

[@dmitryb1925]

Great !!!

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Thanks!

[@stevenmchenry9276]

I have a 93 F350 version. I would like to see a lot of trouble shooting, under the hood , etc. I haven't given up on my truck yet. I hope to get it running one day.

[@JTGmartin]

If you get another one like that one I’d be interested in buying it.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

follow us on ig for current inventory for sale. Southern_Revival_Auto

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

Love from morocoo ☺❤

[@kman-mi7su]

Glad to see you used the motorcraft ZD-9 glow plugs. Word to the wise, don't use any other brand or you'll likely be pulling the heads off to get them out when you have to replace one or more. The others, especially the "made in China" crap will often break into pieces and fall into the combustion chamber or the head of the plug will swell up and you cannot back it out of the head making it necessary to remove the head to get it out.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Yes sir! ONLY USE MOTORCRAFT on these and the 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel. I stay away from cheap china junk as much as possible.

[@joshfancher3244]

U had me at case of Busch lattes and idi id be right over lol !

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

😂

[@MattsRageFitGarage]

Bummer about those batteries. I've gotten a couple of bad new batteries over the years as well. They would test good but crank slow like that and they all went bad prematurely. The truck sure cleaned up nicely though!

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Thank you! They tested good when I picked them up. I would have saved time and headache if I separated them again and retested earlier.

[@t.s.tractorworkstrickland5828]

The new style starter for a power stroke will spin it faster

[@zuckfacegobbels4527]

Hold on to that Gem I sold mine with 235. K last mth With Cap for 24 grand did nothing to it except regular maintenance and under coated it every year since new!

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Wow that’s a ton! Nice job

[@scottpace7794]

Do your self a favor install a electric fuel pump between the fuel line front right side by the passenger battery and bypass the mechanical fuel pump. I had two mechanical fuel pumps go out. Installed a electric fuel pump ran great until I sold it. Last year. The guy is still driving it now.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

That's a great idea. I don't see why that wouldnt work good. Thanks for the feedback

[@chewy-bu1oy]

Iv always put 1000 CCA in my 7.3idi seems to help them if they have to do any cranking longer than needed

[@Mr-er6fg]

$1000? Lol !

[@stacydixon457]

Don't forget to check the blinker fluid

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

🤣

[@timothyleger4385]

Did you check for them 10mm sockets ? They're like Squirrels ! They creep up on you, and then they're gone !!

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Only found Standard SAE

[@bigworm5898]

It has a mechanical fuel pump so that shrader valve won’t push fuel till it’s cranking, you’re just pressing the air out of the top of the fuel filter when you push it

[@bigworm5898]

Hold the shrader valve open while you crank and it should bleed the air , then when it spits fuel you’re good

[@chadbailey189]

you need to change o ring on fuel filter heater on top of housing, it hardens ,let's air in system then will leak fuel back to tank making for hard start. fix it, will start like new

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Learn something new everyday. That makes sense. I never did get to the fuel heater o ring.

[@chadbailey189]

@southernrevivalautomotive it happened to me, hard starting, changed it. starts right up like new!! I kinda always tought it was hard starting was normal because of year until I changed it

[@chadbailey189]

I might add one more thing, I'm sure there's a mouse nest in heater box, very easy to clean!!! and you can clean ac coil too very easy too, 20 min job start to finish, my truck was plugged up until I had no heat lol

[@OrionSkywalker38]

I know your pain with the battery. That 7.3 engine drains the hell out of batteries. If you don't get it started by the third cranking batteries dead and you need a jump. Good luck with with jump boxes even if they are full battery. You'll need that and a big truck with jumper cables to get it going on dead battery

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Pretty accurate

[@porcupinepunch6893]

​​@@southernrevivalautomotive It's worth it to replace those direct drive starters with a gear reduction starter. It draws a little bit more current, but it spins the engine a lot faster and it spends less time cranking.

[@MISTERSLLIM]

I went through 2 sets of interstates in 2 years on the 99f250. Absolute junk. Haven't had issues since getting rid of them.

[@justinmize4316]

Also if you have original water separator on it , it’s back by brake booster, lose it. Those are junk, I’d recommend a stanadyne water separator

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Good idea.

[@Godisgood13208]

Never understood why anyone would buy a truck without 4x4...

[@howiehowdy]

Because they have beds and they are 1/3rd the price

[@aidenschwartz]

Do you put them copper rings on bottom or on top of the injector as well or just on top of that sleeve?

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

I put them on top of the plastic caps. To take up some room where the rail would seat on the injector.

[@dariocorral]

Just need a high torque starter, with it you don't even need the glow plugs or problems with the return lines leaks, it´ll turn the engine that fast it'll prime easily

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

The starter I ended up putting it was a gear reduction style and cranked much much faster.

[@dariocorral]

@@southernrevivalautomotive yeah, I saw big change when I did the swap on my truck, also on this old diesel trucks is good to add a liter of oil to the diesel tank (any kind, atf, engine oil, cooking oil, etc)

[@jsh111]

​@@dariocorralwhy is that?

[@dariocorral]

The old starters spin slow and weak@@jsh111

[@jsh111]

@@dariocorral oh shoot, I should have been more specific in my question. I was asking about why added motor or whatever oil to the fuel tank is beneficial on this engine. I'm guessing it has something to do with US diesel having that low sulfur

[@kevinstevens4648]

And please keep the turbine hubcaps those are my favorite design that whole generation

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

I have them and they are available.

[@jimmyboe25]

Fords paint seems better then dodge of similar eras

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

I had a early 90's Dakota and back then they had problems with adhesion and primer. All the paint on the hood and roof flaked off after just a couple years.

[@jimmyboe25]

@@southernrevivalautomotive yeah a good buddy buys and fixes older dodge trucks and he always does paint corrections looks great afterwards

[@txgaspimp9321]

There was a recall on the 87 to 90 ford trucks for repaint bad primer so most where repainted

[@chadbailey189]

had same truck for years, front ends suck, independent. ,motor great , no power, I like electric system, modern connections that don't corrode, has haligon head lights from factor, get rid of starter, put gear reduction on ,over all I did like the truck. I wish I could one with with turbo from factory, these years, very rare, was an option that you had to pay more for.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

I like the simplicity of them, they still make a great turbo kit you can buy new. It seemed to have plenty of power driving it around as is. As much as I don't like the f250 front axle they do ride very nice.

[@chadbailey189]

I had a fith wheel on it. towed a 35 foot camper,not fun !!was pulling 5 miles an hour up hill at times wide open lol. and i could not go certain ways because of hill issues, low range didn't work because linkage froze up , let's me tell you, that truck made smells and noises it never made towing heavy loads lol, it did do job and never left me on side of road. amazing plow truck!!

[@timwoodruff5998]

Can you put out the video of glow plugs being changed?

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

I did not take a video of changing them, most likely because I forget to video things as I’m doing them. I’m trying to be better! But you can soak them with PB Blaster and they should come out just like a regular bolt.

[@dwitcraft]

It's an ifi, will it start videos are anticlimactic. Did you see it roll Coal on it's Uncle? Savage!

[@dwitcraft]

IDI, stupid autocorrupt

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

thanks for the feedback

[@dwitcraft]

@@southernrevivalautomotive I'll be watching for more!

[@markamcampbell5795]

what do you use to clean the interior

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

We used Lucas Interior Detail Spray and Tough Stuff foaming carpet cleaner.

[@epic6696]

What was the fix for the rear brakes locking up?

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

They broke loose driving into the garage. That's as far as I went with them.

[@letsfixit89]

It could be the lift pump, it’s not wanting to pull itself.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

wouldn't hurt to use one. It had been cranking on one battery the whole time and a tired starter. The New Starter and 2 GOOD batteries she cranked fast and pulled great , fired right up as it should.

[@chadbailey189]

you need to change o ring on very top of fuel filter housing , I believe the wire in top gose to a feul heater, it hardens and let's air in system and fuel drains slowly back to tank making for a hard start. most people think it's bad glow plugs. also put a gear reduction starter in best thing you can do.

[@michaelprofetto8426]

Also check the spark plugs

[@geekyfran.r234]

Bruh

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

I checked em 😂

[@flamurdauti]

I had a 91 idi unfortunately rotted out from underneath me. Any idea where i can find a f250 ext cab long bed idi?? Dont mind putting wrench time in as it would be my forever truck? @southerntruckrevival

[@bmcbride4849]

I have a '90 idi that is in pretty good shape. It was an old farm truck that i've gotten in much better shape. I have to have the injector pump remaned, new glow plugs, 8 remanned inejectors, new starter, new glow plug relay and new starter. 4wd works and everything is functional except the air conditioner and the speakers short out and go in and out. It's got some rust on the body but underneath its not bad at all. You interested?

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Best bet finding one non running that’s not rotted out. Usually it’s the fuel system or the injection pump that was the reason they got parked up.

[@bmcbride4849]

@@southernrevivalautomotive Yep. I had the injection pump worked on and replaced all glow plugs and got 8 remaned injectors and a new starter and fuel pump. Got this dinosaur working well again. It's a great truck.

[@kwaichangcaine8234]

I have a 93 non turbo 5 speed stick extended cab long bed but needs floor work and cab mounts . When I get it done it could well be my forever truck. One owner 150K

[@tecewashere1230]

Hey, what's the backstory? Did someone donate it to you?

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

I wish!. I advertise for Old trucks running or not.

[@OrionSkywalker38]

It's not the batteries bro. It's the big ass engine

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

One battery was junk. Bad cell or something. Failed load tests. It was brand new.

[@terrygriffith7907]

LOL I am not a fan of interstate batteries heck i run Walmart everstart max batteries on mine lol

[@markamcampbell5795]

where did you get the kit?

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Are you talking about the fuel injector line kit?

[@markamcampbell5795]

yes please@@southernrevivalautomotive

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Advanced Autoparts had it in stock@@markamcampbell5795

[@boronin10]

You selling it or keeping and drive?

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Already sold!

[@bmcbride4849]

@@southernrevivalautomotive Would you be willing to tell me how much you sold it for? I have a '90 idi that is in pretty good working order and looking to sell it if it made sense.

[@michaelprofetto8426]

Since you already jump started

[@ajamesbertman]

Part 3???

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

The truck is with a new owner now!

[@transitpassenger3948]

10:49 )))👍

[@howiehowdy]

Use the original grey plastic housings, the black ones are crap...

[@stevenmchenry9276]

Did you have to drain the old deseil?

[@ApolloTheDerg]

Depends on if it’s contaminated with water or other debris. Seen plenty of videos running on 20-40 year old diesel. If it’s clean, freshen it up with a top off.

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

no. I did add additive to kill any mold that may of started growing.

[@hoists1829]

Awesome video👍👍👍👍, how could we contact with you?

[@southernrevivalautomotive]

Message us on Instagram

[@hoists1829]

@@southernrevivalautomotive Thank you very much.I leave a message to you on Instagram.

[@stevenmchenry9276]

Even if you can point to some parts & explain what they do

[@michaelperez8946]

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[@tannerdamico9895]

Dud

[@damiancossio4030]

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