IDI Diesel

Working on an upgraded Glow Plug Controller that will FAAAARRR outlast even the original motorcraft ones. So please let me know:

Do you want it to cycle the plugs to keep them warm, or do you want it to hit hard once so the controller can last forever?

Also, how often do start and stop your engine?

I plan to have some sort of onboard visual health and error system for easier diagnostics as well. But it will take some time.

Let me know,

Roderek

Dear whoever made the new starter relay I am using from Orielly. There is a special place reserved for you for selling me a relay that lacked an internal ground. Thanks to you, I got an amazing refresher on the starting circuitry in the truck. Thankfully, I had some help to troubleshoot the truck with me as I can't be at 2 places at once. I simply had to make a #$@&ing ground wire in the dark.

So with that, I am going to develop a new relay kit that can handle the same current, at like 1000V, so it should last nearly forever at 12V, and can be sourced fairly easily with mouser and digikey.

That being said, minus the BS that is the bolts on the power Master 9050, it now starts with ZERO glow plugs, it's ridiculous.

-Roderek

Having fun filming a battery cable install. As you may all know, it's welcomed and encouraged to lament Ford's choice to combine metric and standard fasteners. Number 1!

Stay tuned for the install videos!

-Roderek

Hey Y'all. Some good news. I have officially moved over my loom and heatshrink to American made! I was using the original vendor for IDI Diesel out of China, but not anymore. It's been a 2 year effort to track down actually American made parts that weren't simply rebadged. I am also going to start offering custom color service for harnesses, with non-offered colors available upon request. As I get through these winter orders. I will also start focusing on the bricknose engine harnesses. They will start with 3D printed connectors with a 3+ year warranty, and an optional upgrade (and reasonably priced) to injection molded connectors as they are made available. The engine harness injection molded parts are going to be the most expensive thing to have made. With some molds exceeding $10k per connector and internal connector parts. So with that, it will take time, but as always, feel free to reach out with any updates.

Stay tuned for any update!

Working on the main harness in a 88 bricknose. Working to create a mail in service to rebuild everyones electrical harnesses. In case you all were wondering, I am using Qelectrotech to design the harness. I totally recommend it for any machinery rewiring applications. https://qelectrotech.org/

I told you all I would keep sharing. FREE file of the 3D scan for the Glow Plug Controller of the 87+ Glow Plug system! Perfect for any DIY enthusiasts. Check it out here: https://www.ididiesel.com/post/free-file-2-glow-plug-controller

P.S. I want to scan more parts for free to the public, and I am searching for a 3D CAD assembler to help me assemble these trucks in CAD programs. Every Item that I scan will be posted for free to help the community and keep these trucks and machines on the road. I have the ability to scan to .001in or .02mm in Color, with the ability to process files up to 210GB, with enterprise level compute. If you or someone you know might be interested in helping, have them reach out.

Thanks!

-Roderek

Howdy Folks. Looks like the embargo on Rock Auto in Arizona isn't going to end anytime soon. So I am now going to sell some NOS Beru glow plugs I picked up. They are 75$ for a set, and like our new house brand controller, come with a 6 month warranty! No more messing with O'Reilly and Motorcraft. Just me! The prices have thus gone down for both of these items. And even steeper discounts when bought with other harnesses. Get them while you can. I should have plenty for this winter for everyone, but I will have to try and source zd29s again when I run out (it will be expensive no matter how I approach it at that point). Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Current pending orders will get the last ZD29s I have.

-Roderek

Free IDI 3D Parts Scans! https://wix.to/O2ZyG5m

I will be posting free files for use to help preserve this platform. Please let me know what parts you would like scanned next. Feel free to use my files to start a business, only requirement is a simple thank you on any sales listing.