@@christianf4305 Either starting fluid. Zip ties and bias plies calls it that on his channel. On the Cosby show, back in the day, Bill made some of his secret BBQ sauce that was said to make the ladies all lovey-dovey. Well, fast forward to what we now know about creepy Bill and what got him in prison.
The whine sound from under the hood is the power steering pump 'churning' up the cold power steering fluid. usually once it warms up the whining stops and the steering wheel moves smoothly. thanks for the great vids - cheers from Canada.
I have a first gen 12v Cummins but mine does the same thing, I try to let it warm up the power steering before I do too much with it cuz the steering feels like it's moving in jello when it's less than like 5 to 10 degrees lol
I'm more of a Cummins fan, but I drive semis, no ot diesel pickup trucks, my latest truck is a series 60 Detroit, they don't start if it's under 20 degrees out, stay strong guys
Not a Ford guy because you haven't grown out of being a follower. Sticking with the better shit you heard spoke at a younger age. Grow up and think for yourself bro. A whole other world is out here, outside of your comfort zone and what your heroes said when you were 8....
I was stationed at Ft. Wainwright in the early 1980s. I can vouch for the cold temperatures. But 1 degree is a warm day in Alaska in the winter. My guess is at normal central Alaska winter temperatures of -30 to -50 or colder,you would maybe get a have revolution of crankshaft and then maybe a solenoid click after that.
Makes me feel old. I remember when i was 10 my dad bought a brand new 95 F450 7.3L and i told all my friends about it. He went through 6 transmissions with that truck but my god i loved the sound of it. It didnt help he would load the dumpbody up and be towing a dual axle chipper everyday.
Scroll back in his snowmobile videos. He was out with a buddy on a snowmobiling trip, each had their own rigs. Some weird tweeker appeared out of nowhere and tried to break into their rigs. That is why you lock your rig.
@@kargmeister hell ya it is. Them mfrs spray you at the red lights they don't care lol. MN is rough on the salt. To heavy IMO. Trucks still go 20 on the freeway while I'm going 60 in my accord not sliding a bit.
Used to start these all the time in the cold like this. The things you need for success in order of priority: 1 Good batteries that hold a charge when it's this cold out. Not enough cranking speed, not enough heat to fire. If they are bad, you're done. 2 Working glow plug system. This includes mostly the high current solenoid, wiring and connections, and the glow plugs themselves. Glow plugs and solenoids last longer when your batteries are good and voltage stays up where it belongs. 3 Changing the oil regularly and often. On these engines particularly, they use engine oil as hydraulic fluid to actuator the injectors. Lack of maintenance in the oil department causes these injectors to not actuate properly, ESPECIALLY in the cold. If you have the other two and it still won't start, it's probably time for injectors and more rigorous oil change schedule. Bonus! Like he said, oil viscosity. 15w40 has almost no place in cold climates even in the summer. The old adage of "it's a diesel, it takes thick oil" is such a myth.
As long as your glowplugs, glow plug relay are good and have good batteries and starter you shouldn't have too many issues with those 7.3s. Didn't have to mess with ours all winter think it got plugged in a few times and it really didn't need it. Although it will help the truck start easier. And helps with heater core blowing warm air into cab sooner. Coming from Michigan. 300k+ on the clock.
Ive never owned one but , i worked for a crew in the early 90's that had bunch of these as flatbeds . The amount of punishment that 7.3 can take is legendary.
It’s old but it’s one of the greatest pickup trucks of all time. These 7.3s and the gassers of those times too, moved America. And did it without a complaint just thirsty
Lol my 2000 Silverado cold started just fine in 10 degrees. Like most men have said here, you take care of them and they will you buddy. That truck is a gem and beauty. They're made so cheap now.
I remember starting sixteen 6-71 Detroit diesels (4 76' boats, 4 engines each) in winter Korea in 1972. We came from Nam for a international training op. Were were originally from San Diego, so they had to fly in couple of barrels of antifreeze before we left Nam.
@@pierce_arrow1798 loved my 671! I had a 48ft Chesapeake deadrise workboat w the 671 in it. Loved that motor. As long as you kept it cool it was nearly bulletproof
Nice frickin rig, brother! I’m sooooo jelly! I’ve always loved the mid 90’s powerstroke trucks! That 7.3 international engine is a beast! 💪👊🫡😫😫😫that’s my jealousy emoji! 🤣🤣🤣
Love the truck, great video. The only thing I have to add is that I noticed the rear screen down below flickering while you were starting the truck. You need to swap its main power to the auxiliary power off of the ignition. Very important. It keeps electronics safe from the power fluctuations that occur during startup.
He's right, im a marine guy not car guy but on vessels with glass cockpits and charging relays between battery banks we install a start interrupt wire to prevent starters from drawing power awag from electronic. Electronics are highly sensitive to voltage loss and can be damaged by these power fluctuations.
I had a buddy with a 6.9 and I had a 7.3 IDI. both started really good in the cold. even below zero they would start good. my brother had a 97 powerstroke and if you even sneezed around that truck it didn't want to go. even when it did it would whine worse then what this truck did..
People under estimate the value of the 7.3 idi. I started mine regularly in -15-20 and it was pretty good about it. My 95 power stroke is just as reliable. Good batteries, nipendenso starter, working glow plugs - 5w-40 syn oil, fresh fuel filter in the fall and some anti gel when the temperature drops to 0 and below. Closest thing to a break down was with the idi @ 15 below. Set out on a before dawn 200 mile trip and a fuel filter gelled up on me 40 miles into the trip. Turned around and held it to the floor at a max speed of 35. Pulled into the drive at the house stopped in front of the shop roll up door and she stalled. My fault all the way. I forget to put a spare filter behind the seat. Great truck and even better engine. I wish I still had it
ya they tend to start like that when you take care of your like you do .if you just run something into the ground and dont give a shit about it it wont start .these guys that show you these trucks like that and they start right they really do take real good care of there stuff.
This guy is the real deal. He’s got a cabin on his f’n truck. He’s got a cabin on his f’n land. He’s even got a cabin on his f’n cabin. Ok……..it’s a f’n loft. But still.
Ahhh my 2022 RAM Limited Longhorn 3500 Cummins starts up here in the 406 at 20+ below zero never an issue love the advancement in tech no wait no gloplugs just pure perfection and luxury!
I drive a 2004GMC Sierra 3/4 ton HD that I bought new. I’ve used a synthetic oil since it’s 1st oil change and she starts just as well when it gets that cold here in northern Michigan. I’ve had a Predator programer for it since day one. I drive it 200 miles in one direction at least twice a month so 800 total miles. Average highway driving at around 76mph it gets around 27.1 mpg. It’s best mpg was 29.6. I’m planning on leasing a truck this fall and spending the next 2 years doing a complete down to the frame restoration. Plan on it being the last truck I ever own!!!!!
I think the days of ford be Chevy vs fudge are over ….for me it’s jjst lovely to see trucks and cars of the old world being good ol boys and girls and being loved . I grew up idolizing my step dad and he became my real dad and he always had Chevy but now I’m a man I see the soul in all these older trucks . It’s funny to class a 1996 as older huh ! I remember it like yesterday!! CDs were a big ting in our house and I felt sad for the records and tapes not being played anymore . Anyway I’ll stop babbling Angels be with you all Peace for all
That’s a spring day in northern Ontario. I’ve had cold starts where the lights slowly start to eliminate after firing up and you have to glow it several times
