Rebuild kit?
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Rebuild kit?
Since I'm expecting a summer mostly spent at home this year I figured I'd get a project done and rebuild the engine on my 84 6.9. However, I can't seem to find rebuild kits anywhere other than Ebay and they're all for brands I have never heard of. Where would be a good place to get a rebuild kit?
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Haven't needed a kit in years, but the parts dept. at any truck shop I worked in could get complete engine rebuild kits from any quality parts house like Napa, etc. Perfect Circle, TRW, Sealed Power, Federal Mogul (one of the best) and quite a few others that don't come to mind right now. Don't know if our IDI's are too old for Ford or International truck dealers to stock complete kits, you might check. I've bought Ebay items, but when it comes to any mechanical parts, I'd be worried about counterfeit crap. According to the news, that seems to be common nowadays.
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As for the rebuilt just go with a known brand from a know vendor.
I'd recommend you also pick up a set of total seal piston rings from r&d @ www.idiperformance.com
Also plenty of goodies to look at there if you're chasing power or just need a fresh fuel system
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Reliance Power Parts # RP946159 is the most complete kit available for these, no company is fully supporting these engines. So all kits will be combinations of parts from various manufacturers.
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Like you said, known vendor is the key.
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Many FORD parts are made in China, this is nothing new.... the dealers selling parts and both the Part and the Package says Made in China.
https://www.autonews.com/article/200...rts-from-china
https://www.autonews.com/article/200...rts-from-china
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