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Cargo Master
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From: Lost In a Pit of Despair
That's why I don't drive my truck 
If I could afford a diesel swap I would
I am considering getting a bronco though. I've been looking for diesel trucks because of the mpg, but now I am seriously considering a 'ronco with a 4sp, as there are a couple nice ones on cl
Jameson
If I could afford a diesel swap I would I am considering getting a bronco though. I've been looking for diesel trucks because of the mpg, but now I am seriously considering a 'ronco with a 4sp, as there are a couple nice ones on cl
Jameson
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From: Lost In a Pit of Despair
That is one project I hope i could do sometime..
I would probably use an idi with a 4 speed so i'm not having to make a computer contolled psd work with the factory wiring harness
Jameson
I would probably use an idi with a 4 speed so i'm not having to make a computer contolled psd work with the factory wiring harness
Jameson
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Sean, a 6.0 Powerstroke might be yur choice but, I'd go with a Cummins.
Jameson, u gotta help me out with yur abreviations. I'm guessing psd is powerstroke diesel but idi? I will probably say oh yeah when u tell me.
Jameson, u gotta help me out with yur abreviations. I'm guessing psd is powerstroke diesel but idi? I will probably say oh yeah when u tell me.
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From: Algona, Washington
A cummins in a Ford? Ya crazy 
Though i have seen it done before. I don't know if i would want to do a diesel in my 78. I like having a motor i know how to work on. I'm sure i could pretty quickly grasp how to work on a diesel, i just don't know if i would want one.
IDI is In Direct Injection. I assume it has to do with spraying diesel into the intake before it goes into the cylinders.
Though i have seen it done before. I don't know if i would want to do a diesel in my 78. I like having a motor i know how to work on. I'm sure i could pretty quickly grasp how to work on a diesel, i just don't know if i would want one. IDI is In Direct Injection. I assume it has to do with spraying diesel into the intake before it goes into the cylinders.
Cargo Master
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From: Lost In a Pit of Despair
Psd is powerstroke diesel, and idi is indirect injection. Those were the 6.9 and 7.3 liter diesels of the 80's. They are fully mechanical, and non turbo. In 93 they switched to turbo diesel computer controlled.
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Oh yeah. 
Yes Grue, a Cummins in a Ford. Cummins is it's own company. It's not like I'd be putting a Dodge engine in my Ford. I would yank it out of a Dodge though. Hehe
I like the straight six design. I like the fact that the turbo is bolted to the manifold and not the top of the engine. I would have room to crawl in the engine bay and work or make a tweek here or an adjustment there. Plus they sound better to me.
Yes Grue, a Cummins in a Ford. Cummins is it's own company. It's not like I'd be putting a Dodge engine in my Ford. I would yank it out of a Dodge though. Hehe
I like the straight six design. I like the fact that the turbo is bolted to the manifold and not the top of the engine. I would have room to crawl in the engine bay and work or make a tweek here or an adjustment there. Plus they sound better to me.
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From: Spanaway
How ever you go about it a Diesel Bronco....
Very Interesting.
Sean
OOPS Cat butt on keyboard copy and past.
Because we are to far off topic I'll say this October 27 That is a Saturday.
Round Table Pizzamore info
302 Southwest 43rd Street
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 251-0606
6-7 PM ish
Very Interesting.
Sean
OOPS Cat butt on keyboard copy and past.
Because we are to far off topic I'll say this October 27 That is a Saturday.
Round Table Pizzamore info
302 Southwest 43rd Street
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 251-0606
6-7 PM ish