I am actually just on my way there!! 109$ for 2000lb foldible stand! How much is this cam and where to get it?

 

this is my engine stand used for our powerstroke and IDI engines..... these engines are very very heavy dressed.... much heavier than any gasser ive delt with (302,351M, 400) if the stand your looking at doesn't look at least as heavy as this one i would kinda shy away. but some guys have had others work just fine

just remember..... SAFETY IS #1
doesn't do you any good to do all the work getting it out then end up getting hurt and not be able to enjoy your life anymore.

ACDelco 34710 - Heavy Duty Engine Stand | O'Reilly Auto Parts

 

Yea I saw that one, turns out the harbor freight one was kinda cheesy, so I passed. BTW I went to local parts store and they wanted 650 for complete gasket set. How does that sound? Overpriced?

 

Be careful when you buy engine stands and things like that. Even a two post lift. They companies do not have to prove that they will hold the weight. They are not required to have ANSI test them. Some say they are certified but some do not. Look at them.

 

well you may check with ford on the works kit if they are cheaper than international.... both should be the same product because they both have to be tied to international in some way because international made the engine and ford bought them from international...... id try to stick with one of the two (ford or international)'s works kit because it comes with everything down to new pistons and rings.... all bearings should be included as well, along with the gaskets

and just from a quick search pistons on orielly site are 118 dollars a piece...... so 118x8=944 before tax..... that doesn't include the rings.

 

Well I didn't know there aren't any safety requiremets on something that is "rated" to hold a certain weight... but yeah be safe for sure.

The cams can be purchased from a user here called TypeFour. He has a grinder(or regrinder, not sure) that makes some solid torque cams, i guess that same guy made them for these trucks for the West coast logging roads years ago also.

Last I read they are about $190 with core deposit, and bring the torque into play about 200 rpm's sooner as well as more power throughout. Many IDI vets say the cam is the weak point on these engies.

You can read about it for yourself at https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-cam-typ4.html
Great write-up about the "talk around town" concerning the cam. And someday we might actually get dyno numbers! haha

-Joshua

 

finally got my engine stand yesterday! motor is on and completely torn down. just need pistons out. went with the auto zone 2000lb one

i know the works kit would be best but if any local dealers cant get it has anyone purchased any parts from this site? https://www.northernautoparts.com/Pr...?ProductId=424

 

I've heard they a reputable. They offer kits for nearly everything running on the road today. I'd give it a shot. Not really many places to choose for idi rebuild kits. I plan on buying a kit from them for a 300 in the near future (when ever that is...)

 

dont for get the pictures man!

 

Ill post one of how it sits right now in the morning. Turning the motor upside down really made quite a mess, I did drain oil and coolant best I could but still ALOT of it spilled out and went everywhere. Not good at all.

 

my motor does that right side up and all put together

 

BTW: Nice work diesel, keep it up.

 

here it is, sorry its a bit blurry but thats how it sits currently. im also debating trying to get my hands on a typefour cam...maybe

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what did you come up with for the rebuild kit? or have you not got it yet.... also how did you get a 2000lb stand from autozone.... i called and tried to get one from them and they said the only had a 1000lb and that was all they could get when i bought mine last october 2010 i like doing business with autozone much more than orielly at least back where i live during the summer... if i have to do any business with them cause autozone can't get the parts (motorcraft parts) i try to go the next town over and do it thats how much i hate the guys at the one in town.....

 

same here the orielly's guys are morons i also drive right on past oriellys to go to autozone in the next town. only reason i go to oriellys is for emergencys or glowplugs