So , I'm starting over....

[partsflyin]

So, here's the deal. I'm pretty sure I have a sickness. Not sure what its called.
I have poured more hours than I can count into my 81 Quigley (doesn't really look like that much yet but it was coming along) And all of a sudden I run across a deal I could not refuse for another E-350.
It took over a month just to get a chanceto view the van ( super long story involving a super shady mechanic)
Well long story short, I had to have it.
Here's a few pics sent to me from the previous owner.





Specs
1988 E-350
7.3 Turboed by Banks
Banks exhaust
C-6
Not sure on Tcase yet
Dana 44 front
Dana?? rear
Quigley 4x4

Stay tuned for the build up. Interior is fully stripped for a blank canvas.
Super excited !!

[BajaBus]

So, here's the deal. I'm pretty sure I have a sickness.

Sickness? What is this sickness you speak?

That is a freakin' man's van right there.

[rockbender]

Sweet ride! Those old IDI motors are great. Just make sure to check the coolant type / additive level (read up on cavitation if you haven't already).

Can't wait to watch the inside build and hear a little comparison on how this rig drives compared to your '81. Good score for sure!

[partsflyin]

Sweet ride! Those old IDI motors are great. Just make sure to check the coolant type / additive level (read up on cavitation if you haven't already).

Can't wait to watch the inside build and hear a little comparison on how this rig drives compared to your '81. Good score for sure!

Thanks!
This being my first diesel , please give me any and all reccomendations and tips you have the time for.
Researching "cavitation" now.

Bender, do you have any expeirience with an IDI coupled with a Vaccum modulated C6?
Trans pulls good no slipping at all, just shifts funny. Same symptoms I went thru years ago on an old F-150 with a cracked vaccum hose going to the modulator valve.
Makes me think its a vaccum issue.

[RocKrawler]

I love that van - do it!

[Vans-are-freedom]

Nice! can't wait to see more.

[rockbender]

Sorry - no tranny expertise at this time. I'm kind of a learn-as-I-need-to guy and thankfully haven't had to learn anything about the C6 yet. My E350 is an '84 and has the 6.9 diesel in it and I did do a bunch of research on the different iterations of the IDI engine before I bought mine. You'll find tons of information on oilburners.net - those guys are a great resource for these older drivetrains.

The only other thing I'd recommend is making sure you've got a pyrometer if you don't already have one. Depending on whether it is turned up a bit or not you could push into higher temperatures doing damage without knowing it.

[truck mechanic]

The trans problem could be a bad vacume pump, hows the brakes feel, does the brake pedal seem to fade, if so I would replace the vacume pump.
just my .02
Paul

[partsflyin]

Looks like I may have solved the tranny issue. Did some digging around and found out that there is more than one kind of modulator valve available for the C6. The color of the stripe aound it tells the diffrence. The trans had a new modulator valve on it with a green stripe. When checked at the parts house, they showed it called for a the valve with a black stripe.They happened to have one in stock so I picked it up. Swapped it in last night , made a huge diffrence ! Seems to be shifting normally now .

[Warn Industries]

Cool rig! (and nice avatar!)

- Andy