Overhaul Kits 6.9IDI, 7.3IDI, and 7.3DIT

WGLR13MWZ · February 10, 2006

Anyone installed one yet?

Better yet does anyones parts department have one?

gasgasman · February 11, 2006

The prices on the kits are $1,270.00

Not too many techs "know" how to overhaul a motor anymore.

I don't see this as being cost effective.

You still have to send the motor out to be bored.

Tech's lift will be tied up for a week-unless they want to take the time to play musical cars with their lifts.

WGLR13MWZ · February 11, 2006

That price seems a little steep. That would mean that they are making over 400.00 dollars on an approx 825.00 dollar kit......

I understand what you are saying about sending the block out to be bored and such....the correct way....I see this product to bee more in the line of, I cant afford an engine...or Just patch the 2 cylinders etc....

That is a concern that mechanics have lost the ability to do an overhaul. But i do not think so for the following reason. With the exception of rod bearings, main bearings, pistons and rings, what are you not replacing now? The three things I mentioned are not difficult to change. Penske and Ryder, who do not always have the most qualified mechanics perform these all of the time with success. The average Ford mechanic is light years ahead of them.

In addition there are already aftermarket kits available that some dealerships were using in the Dallas area. The aftermarket kits sell very well. I would say Ford is making a valaint effort to bing this market to the dealerships.

Keith Browning · February 11, 2006

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I don't see this as being cost effective.

It is not if you do the job correctly. Aside from that, I don't klnow ANYONE who has the necessary measuring tools to check the parts for fit, clearance etc. not to mention the cleaning and machining capabilities. Having remanufactured parts and assemblies available makes life easier for everyone and turn around time is much quicker. My thoughts on the reman parts is that they are done by people who "do it" all the time and are much better at it than me.

The engines shown are likely to need overhauling because they are old. Most owners who prefer rebuilding their engines are likely doing it themselves or having a local mechanic do it for them. The kits would be good for them! It is rare that a truck older than 6 or 7 years old rolls into my dealership.

WGLR13MWZ · February 12, 2006

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It is rare that a truck older than 6 or 7 years old rolls into my dealership.

Dont sell yourself short, there is a kit for the IDI engines but dont forget a kit for the DIT. That means you could see a truck as new as early 03. But you are correct that most trucks that "qualify" for this service would be older trucks that are not in the Ford service drives.

Parts_Jimmy · May 31, 2006

I sell the parts for these engines and I can't tell you the last time I had a customer call and price the parts to overhaul a 7.3. Ford is swinging the bat in the air on this. :rolleyes:

WGLR13MWZ · July 19, 2006

I sell the parts for these engines and I can't tell you the last time I had a customer call and price the parts to overhaul a 7.3. Ford is swinging the bat in the air on this.

How much diesel have yall sold? Several dealers have sold 8 plus of these kits since the begining of the year down here. One of them has also sold over 24 6007 engines in addition. All in thier marketplace. They salvaged what would have been a trip to the junk yard instead of the parts house. I have heard several complain that this is not the way to go about selling parts, but if you arent marketing it and promoting it, I foresee it just fulfilling your every dream of failing.