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7.3 PowerStroke IDM Failure Symptoms

December 27, 2022 by Jake Mayock Leave a Comment

7.3 PowerStroke IDM Failure Symptoms - 7.3L Diesel Injector Driver Module

The 7.3 PowerStroke is often considered among the most reliable diesel engines of all time. It certainly helps that the 7.3L V8 diesel was built before the era of endless emissions technology. However, no engine is perfect and there aren't any exceptions here. Ford's 7.3 PowerStroke is still prone to its share of problems and among them is IDM failure. In this article, we … [Read more...] about 7.3 PowerStroke IDM Failure Symptoms

Ford 6.6 & 7.8 Diesel Engine Guide

November 23, 2022 by Jake Mayock Leave a Comment

Ford 6.6 Diesel Engine - 6.6 and 7.8 Diesel Specs, Performance, Problems

The Ford 6.6 and 7.8 diesel engines are medium duty truck engines primarily used from 1985-1994. They were popular in B series buses along with the F-600, F-800, and F-900. Ford 6.6L and 7.8L diesel engines are officially the Ford-New Holland engines and may also be known as the Ford "Brazilian" diesels. The Brazilian diesels are durable and reliable, but the lack of power is … [Read more...] about Ford 6.6 & 7.8 Diesel Engine Guide

6.7 PowerStroke Intercooler & Pipe Upgrades

November 16, 2022 by Jake Mayock Leave a Comment

6.7 PowerStroke Intercooler Upgrades - 6.7 Diesel Intercooler Pipe

The Ford 6.7 PowerStroke is an excellent turbodiesel engine that delivers great performance from the factory. However, upgrades can push the 6.7L diesel to more power & torque, better fuel economy, and better reliability. On the list of the best 6.7 PowerStroke mods lies an intercooler and intercooling pipe upgrades. In this article, we discuss the best 6.7 PowerStroke IC … [Read more...] about 6.7 PowerStroke Intercooler & Pipe Upgrades

ZF5 Transmission Guide

November 11, 2022 by Jake Mayock Leave a Comment

ZF5 Transmission Problems

The ZF5 speed transmission was released in Ford's heavy duty diesel trucks in 1987. It was a replacement for the T19 BorgWarner 4-speed that was used in prior F250 and F350 models. The first generation of the transmission was the ZF S5-42 which was used from 1987 until 1994 in the 6.9 IDI, 7.3 IDI, and 7.3 Powerstroke. In 1995, the ZF5 got an upgrade that strengthened the … [Read more...] about ZF5 Transmission Guide

Ford 6.9 IDI Engine Guide

June 17, 2022 by DieselIQ 3 Comments

Ford 6.9 IDI Engine Guide

Ford launched the 6.9L IDI diesel engine in 1983 alongside a partnership with International Harvester. The terminology 'IDI' stands for indirect injection. The 6.9 IDI is a four-stroke, naturally-aspirated V8 diesel engine. It was largely a diesel alternative to the 7.5L Ford 460 engine also used in F250 and F350's of the time. In 1988, the 6.9 IDI was replaced by the 7.3L IDI … [Read more...] about Ford 6.9 IDI Engine Guide

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