ok,,here it goes..i have an 86 f-250 4x4 6.9..it has over 480k on it..i WAS plannin on buyin a new upgraded turbo 6.9 & then puttin a 1965 F100 body on the chassis..but..im needin the truck now ..a side bussines is REALLY takin off..my problem is..ive built ALOT of gas engines..this will be my first diesel rebuild..any one know where i can get info on where to get rebuild kits & maybe a descent manual for the rebuild?,,another question,,if i decide to add a turbo..if & how much should i drop the compression ratio?..thanks in advance....

 

I would imagine you could get rebuild parts and manuals from International and you dont drop the compression ratio to install a turbo.

 

http://www.rebuilt-auto-engines.com/...35104586639.fe

you beat me i only got 430K
have fun, wear the clothes no respectful human being would even think of wearing, it's kinda messy

 

Check the block good, it's probably cracked.