7.3 idi Bronco

[hyghlndr]

Got some cool coverage!

https://fordauthority.com/2020/12/uncut-1976-ford-bronco-features-unique-7-3l-diesel-swap/

 

[Remos69]

If you like it, you can bid on it!!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-ford-bronco-30/

 

[Broncobowsher]

Yea, that is one that I will want to avoid.

 

[House]

Is this yours hyghlndr?

 

[hyghlndr]

Yes, it is a nice one. Million mile motor and drives very well.

 

[toddz69]

I figured it was based on location!

Todd Z.

 

[markw]

How did you get that thing in there?

 

[Broncobowsher]

A whopping 185 HP and 340 ft-lb of torque. At least until the cavitation erosion eats a pinhole through the cylinder wall.

 

[txtruk15]

How did you get that thing in there?

that's what I was wondering, how did that fit in there and hook up to the C6

 

[hyghlndr]

Tight fit and a ton, ton of custom work and doing everything three times. Cable driven short diesel rated c6, within 2 inches of stock AND 4 wheel drive (I heard other attempts were 2wd only)

Broncobowsher Twice the real HP of a stock Bronco and a ton of torque down low where you need it. I did wonder how it would run and drive. I was very pleasantly surprised, it cruises.along effortlessly with the tiniest bit of throttle. Cavitation is a non-issue with any routine care, MANY 7.3s with 300k to 1 million plus miles...

 

[Qumanchew]

That is a nice bronco. It's so refreshing to see someone take a different approach. Nice clean install too.

 

[Devo73]

That is awesome! Love them ol idi's

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[ford man]

Nice build and there is nothing wrong with a 7.3 one of the best there is in my book.I would think it would be a cool set up always like a diesel bronco.

 

[Kbpony]

Very, very nice. I like all the custom touches.

 

[56f100bbw]

I am a Cummins guy but the 7.3 is a whole lot better than the 6.0 that was a pile of junk

 

[Blue Bastard]

Are we talking about a power stroke?
If so, it is know as as one of the best Diesel engines in my book(worked in the dealer industry for a decade or two). First bronco I’ve heard of having that set up. Would love to have something like that in my stable. I put over 200,000 miles on a power stroke 7.3. With a few upgrades/tuning it was strong as a bull. Best diesel Ford has ever offered. I love the explore interior, and the fact that it is fiberglass and can be driven in inclement weather, and enjoyed without the worry of rot from the elements. If you’re looking for a driver this could be a great truck ! Only downfall is you better be able to fix your own problems. Don’t count on the O’Reillys guy to hand you parts based on Vin number and description. GLWTS

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[mp]

Are we talking about a power stroke?
If so, it is know as as one of the best Diesel engines in my book(worked in the dealer industry for a decade or two). First bronco I’ve heard of having that set up. Would love to have something like that in my stable. I put over 200,000 miles on a power stroke 7.3. With a few upgrades/tuning it was strong as a bull. Best diesel Ford has ever offered. I love the explore interior, and the fact that it is fiberglass and can be driven in inclement weather, and enjoyed without the worry of rot from the elements. If you’re looking for a driver this could be a great truck ! Only downfall is you better be able to fix your own problems. Don’t count on the O’Reillys guy to hand you parts based on Vin number and description. GLWTS

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No, this is the predecessor to the Powerstroke,

 

[Broncobowsher]

I am a Cummins guy but the 7.3 is a whole lot better than the 6.0 that was a pile of junk

This is the 7.3 idi. No turbo. Naturally asperated. Prechamber.

The 7.3 di, powerstroke, turbo, electronic controls. That is the first time there was a diesel in a F-series that was worth anything.

The 6.0 and 6.4 were rushed to market too fast. That is when the Ford/Navistar relationship turned toxic.


Back in the 80's the tow rigs ran big block gas engines. The diesel engines were to fill a niche. GM had the government contracts and supplied a diesel. Ford had the fleet customers that wanted diesel so they only had to have one fuel around. They sold them in small numbers to the general public because a sale is a sale. Dodge lost it's big block due to emissions. So they turned to Cummins and got a great diesel. That was the first diesel that could pull like a big block. I know a lot of rodeo people that have been into roping a barrel racing for decades. Nobody ran a diesel, until that Dodge came out. That was what forced the conversion of Ford and GM into modern turbo diesel. Gas big blocks were on the way out, turbo diesel was coming in. GM took the old 6.2 and stretched it to 6.5, added a turbo, kept the mechanical injection pump but put it under computer control. The throttle pedal went to a computer and the computer decided how much to command the mechanical pump. This technology dates back to big Detroit Diesel of the late 70's. Navistar Kept the 7.3 displacement but nothing else when it converted to the powerstroke. Which was first put into farm equipment naturally asperated and Ford picked it up with a turbo. At this point Ford finally had an engine that was competitive with the Cummins in the Dodge. GM, behind the times, partnered with it's buddy Isuzu and came up with a Duramax. Now the 3-way race was on.