7.3 idi with new cam and decompression gaskets, first start
Channel: MacRobb Simpson
Date: 2016-07-18

I just got my 7.3 IDI rebuilt and ready to see if she fires.
This engine has:
1. 1988 7.3 IDI block, bored .030 over
2. One head which was rebuilt with oversized valvestems, the other is old but in decent shape.
3. Extra-thick 3-layer-steel decompression gaskets(.110 vs .065 thick)
4. A RD2-110 IP from R&D IDI performance. Injectors are Stage 1's from R&D
5. Custom S360 turbo which isn't shown here.

Anyway... she fires! And, surprisingly enough, doesn't seem like the decompression caused any issues with starting, though we won't know for sure until mid winter using glow plugs.