Originally Posted by starmilt

There has been some discussion here on using an old truck in the years to come. So I thought we might see what the most common problems with our idi's are and how the years will affect them.

return lines A couple kits and 10 bucks worth ov viton orings would last me longer that I will be able to drive.

alternators These can easily be upgraded to newer styles or big truck
styles so I don't see a problem here in my lifetime.

Wireing can all be reconditioned even the gp harness. one time every 20 years.

FSV valves Possibility will be extinct eventually, but can very easily
converted to manual, so will not be considered a deterent.


Glow plugs Possibility will become extinct also, but I don't see this
being a problem for years to come because these motors
were used in too many applications amd there will be a
demand for them for many years. if they ever become extinct
there are aternative ways to crank them, so once again , no
deterent for me.

batteries Will always be available.

Cables will always be available.

Injectors will be available for many years and be able to be rebuilt for
the rest of my life,

Ip Will always be available rebuilt.

Drive train parts will probably always be available too and many will last
years with maintenance anyway.

More Im sure but this is the most common A 6.9 can be bored 20 thousandths at least with decent maintenance this will be good for well over a million miles After the initial miles, as long as engine parts are available.

Twenty years it is entirely possible I will still be running an IDI especially in my older rigs, that doesn't have plastic to deteriate. UNLESS the govt outlaws them or diesel.