What engine is that?
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Laughing Gas
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What engine is that?
Anybody know what this engine is? I guess it *could* be an IDI, but sure doesn't look like it.
78 Ford F250 turbo diesel
78 Ford F250 turbo diesel
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: West Des Moines, IA
I saw a truck like that with factory diesel badges once... he pulled out of the gas station before I could get out of my truck and ask him what he had under the hood. Sounded great as he pulled away though. It's definitely not a 6.9/7.3 though.
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Joined: Oct 2002
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From: The Big, Oregon
8.2 Detroit, gutless turd of an engine in the run-ins I have had with them. The turbo version had about 20 more hp than a 7.3 n/a, and likes to drool oil all over itself with the occasional blown head gasket.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: western Oregon
Yup Its a 8.2 Detroit. I just removed one from my Motorhome. Now it has a 7.3 in it. should be running this weekend. The 8.2 is a turd and the turbo units are head gasket blowing turd....
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