Coming from someone who has experienced a lot of gelling. I recommend keeping a spare fuel filter on hand and diesel 911 anti gel in case you have another situation like this.
If u filled up in Washington it is summer fuel, in Canada it would be p30 winter grade. In Yukon P40, minus 40 pour Here in Yukon we run diesel additive all winter in our f350s, generators and heavy equipment
It’s so cold in Churchill Manitoba we use P50. Every fall you have to put conditioner in your fuel tanks to combat condensation that you accumulate during the spring and summer months.
Timmy : why don’t you travel with an OBD scanner with all your check engine lights you encounter? A BlueDriver scanner from Amazon would be ideal for your glovebox.
i think his truck is a 1996, GASOLINE vehicles 96 and newer had OBD. diesels weren't required to have OBD until 1997. so it's possible Tim's truck doesn't have an OBD port. i have blue driver and a obdlink scanners, the obdlink is faster but doesn't do advanced vehicle specific diagnostics, while my blue driver can read ABS, transmission, airbag system codes. 1996 is the earliest year for OBD II so it might not give that much diagnostic data. being a 1996 diesel, Tim's ford may not have an OBD port, or a standard compliant OBD system. If it were an option, I would imagine Timmy would have no problem using a scanner to help diagnose issues, he doesn't seem shy when it comes to using tech, drones, starlink, etc..
Timmy, diesel can hit its cloud point (when wax start to separate out of the fuel giving it a cloudy appearance) at temperature as high as 20F depending on blend. It does not need to "gel" to plug up your fuel filter and restrict flow to the point of engine stalling. Especially at the start of the winter season, it's a good idea to put your own additives in diesel anytime you experience temperature lower than 30F. As some fuel station may have less traffic and their summer blend may be sitting in the tank for longer than it should.
Agreed. One of the most memorable experiences I had was working aboard a ship 12 hr's NW Norway coast in a blizzard with the ship rocking quite a bit despite the dynamic positioning as I directed two ROV's (Remotely Operated Vehicles) and a crane from the ship deploying assets to the seabed. I had a porthole in my litter office and it was great. My chair moving around, the monitors showing what was going on underwater oblivious to the topside weather conditions.
Having lived in northern Canada all my life my suggestion for traveling in Canada in the cold at night in the boonies with a diesel is Kleen-Flo Diesel Fuel Conditioner . It works . If Tim's truck was mine I'd put half a one liter container in each tank every second or third fill up .
Tim, an old military trick to start cold engines is to hook up hose from a running engine exhaust to the one you are trying to start. The exhaust from a generator might work. The hot air will warm up the block, fuel pump etc. Merry Christmas
I never knew that!! Leave it to a military person to know that extra something that will allow him (and sometimes an entire unit) to push on, because the military MUST push on. RESPECT!!! 🪖
This guy loves these situations. Driving the old truck is a part of him. He get endorphins from the old beaten down truck that might not make it. Keep doing what you are doing a newer more reliable truck would ruin you.
Years ago when I owned a 7.3 OBS I had an orange silicone 12v heater pad wrapped around the fuel filter for sub 10*F starts. I had it wired to its own switch. On edit: Available on Amazon for about $37. Type 12v silicone fuel filter heater. This one has two springs and hooks to secure it to the fuel filter.
When I watch your channel, I can't help but think about my dad. He always wanted to drive from upstate NY to Alaska. I'm sure he would have loved watching your channel, and he was a Ford guy. Merry Christmas and God bless you.
Glad it was just fuel! I live in Montana and I always carry a bottle of diesel 911 with me in my diesel, I highly recommend hot shots diesel additive especially for the older diesels that were made back in the days before ultra low sulphur. Running the hot shots gives you more lubricity like the old diesel used to be. Love the videos man! Greetings from Montana!
I hate that the door open chime is the same as engine problem chime. It's nerve racking after you've had the dreaded check engine chime in and thousands of dollars of repairs... 👍
My heart always skips a beat when watching Timmy’s videos. I watch with anticipation as to whether or not the truck will start or leave him stranded for a few days. In the end, magical mechanic Timmy always comes out on top!!!!
Timmy has the best UA-cam channel by far. Absolutely love his adventurous spirit and his calmness no matter how many things go wrong. Most men would throw a wrench through the windshield lol. Luckily I'm an old lady and take mine to the nearest mechanic. And by the way Timmy your workouts are paying off your arms are getting ripped keep up the good work. From Upstate New York Merry Christmas.
I always add Lucas oil fuel treatment to my Semi every time I fill it up especially in Southern States that don't treat their fuel regardless of whether it's a LOVE'S or PILOT!!! Great video Tim!!
2:36 Love that you grabbed for the jacket immediately like St. Mark, maintaining body heat! Praying for you on your journey. Thanks for all you do Timmy! Merry Christmas.
Tim! I always run hot shot secret EDT with every tank, and Extreme treat in the winter every other tank! It’s worth the investment, especially in winter. The smallest amount of moisture in diesel can cause it to start to gel at low temps. I also avoid any low traffic fuel stations due to the diesel sitting longer and drawing more moisture. GOOD LUCK MY DUDE!
Amazing how bad diesel can really screw you no matter what vehicle you’re driving. Hard to do sometimes, but filling your diesel at commercial truck stops that go through lots of diesel fuel is one of the few ways to help with that. Stay on all fours and Merry Christmas and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year. By the way, since you have no EGR, catalytic converters or a DEF system, you can run your 7.3 PS at a normal idle with no detriment to your engine or battery. Old technology for the win…
I love how she made the “Found On Road Dead” joke. I’ve had people make those jokes when I had an old Ford truck. Now I get the Chevy jokes since I have a 96 K2500 now. At least your truck and mine are easy to work on….
I get it when you say “there’s something about driving in challenging conditions in winter on desolated roads.” I love that feeling too, can’t describe it, something about the challenge. I love going out at night in a blizzard on my snowmobile, into the teeth of the storm. Stop out there and listen to the storm in the dark. Keep going further, start getting cold and go home where it’s warm. Do it again next time….
Maybe you should get an extension cord with a light 💡 on it and put it under the hood or next to the oil pan when you park next to your friends house. And maybe a card board fence to put around the front of the truck. I’ve lived in cold 🥶 areas for years and have tried many different tricks to get it old trucks to start.
I had some business customers that were from Alaska and they used to drive the highway all the time and they told me when you’re on the highway. You get gas at every station and you carry 10 gallons of fuel in Jerry cans.
Long, cold and lonely. Brother you said it! Back in my trucking days that was my favorite time to cover distance. And make sure that the music doesn’t get you too pumped up and get to pushing your luck with the skinny pedal 🎉
Love your winter videos in Alaska Timmy even the entire house remodel please keep on doing what your doing every time I’m stressed out I come home after work and throw one of your videos on an just kick back an relax. Been watching for the past 4 years Thank you
So, two things: First, the vehicle doesn't 'feel' windchill so the air temp is what it is. I suspect the fuel you have had excessive water in it. Second, to save yourself time and assist in diagnosing you can easily do a google search for the CPS sensor test. I did a 10 second search and the resistant across the leds is 800-1000 ohms. I do this all the time diagnosing mechanized equipment in my little world. It's saved me $$$$ in not buying useless parts. Good vid again, as always!
Agreed re the truck not feeling wind chill. The temp is what it is. The "wind" increases the rate of heat loss. If the ambient air temp is 0 degrees F, an object will lose heat down to 0 degrees faster in the wind vs no wind.
Its funny how a gas station with water in their diesel tank will give the old 7.3 a bad reputation. I guess the lesson is that when the temp drops below freezing, just put the additive in the tank. Not always easily remembered after crusin thru the summer and fall with decent temps. Glad you got it sorted out without too much trouble. 🤘✌️
When Ford and other companies surrender their blueprints to aftermarket companies, they are not legally required to surrender everything. Therefore, important details can be overlooked or left omitted in aftermarket parts. In the case of the Ford 7.3 cam sensor, aftermarket versions do not have a metallized shield inside like the Motorcraft ones do. This shield prevents outside electrical frequency interference. I learned this when my ‘99 F250 7.3 was running on an aftermarket sensor and everything was fine for about 4 months. Then one day it started shutting off when driving in the rain. First thought: something is getting wet. We would drown the engine with a water hose at the shop trying to make it die but never did. A few weeks later, it died in the rain again. It took forever to realize and figure out it was the wiper motor causing electrical interference to the sensor. I’ve never heard of the purple gasket idea as an indicator for a better version, but I haven’t had any problems since I threw out the aftermarket one and replaced it with a Motorcraft version. That’s been 8 years ago.
I had the exact opposite problem with my 2003 Dodge Ram with the Cummins. Had the crank position sensor fail on me twice under warranty, replaced with Mopar parts. I replaced it myself with a NAPA Echelon part, no issues for the next 10 years. Sold the truck in 2018. Don't' get it.
Hey, been into diesel for a long time and have owned a couple of 7.3 PSDs. I always keep my fuel doped up with some high quality anti gell, and Hot Shots Secret products do work ( the EDT with Winter additive is awesome, and the Stiction Eliminator in the oil will keep the fuel injection system running right ). You should consider doing a full arctic kit ( heated tank, lines, coolant system, oil pan ). Better to have it and not need it.
When I was stationed at Thule Air Base in Greenland in the '60s I worked in teletype maintenance and we had to be ready at a moment's notice to go to the location to deal with an outage of a key strategic circuit. Consequently, in the winter we'd let our shop's diesel crew cab run day and night, with chocks on the tires, so we could jump in and head out immediately. If we hadn't done that we'd have had to park the truck a distance away where the plug-in engine warmers were located.
Maybe for parked nights find a way to incorporate a 12v pump heat loop and put a copper coil coolant line into the cabin near the wood stove and fire up the pump and stove before even trying to start truck, takes a while but definitely will warm up the engine.maybe a rubber line near the fuel tank and lines too. Use valves like semis and buses to shut off loop.
Have been watching your channel for quite a while and love the content. You drove right through the area where I grew up (2 hrs north of Prince George), cool to see some familiar snowy scenery!
I was just thinking as I was watching tonight that the overall quality of your channel (filming, editing, graphics, etc.) has really improved over the years! The one thing that remains unchanged is truck trouble and snow. 😘
I do too, I have an '02 7.3 f250, it's my backup to the newer F350. What's nice is it can sit for weeks and it'll still start. I have one of those solar battery chargers and I just go out every week or so and just run it and idle it and drive it around the neighborhood and park it again. It's got 300 k miles and doesn't sound any different than the day I got it in 02.
As a long haul trucker, I would suggest you should carry as many spare parts/supplies as you can. In the winter time obviously carry fuel additives. Also, I always carry a spare alternator, upper and lower radiator hose, rad cap, belt(s), belt tensioner if it's a spring loaded type, idler pulleys, at least 2 spare fuel filters, 1 spare oil filter, 3 to 4 gallons of anti freeze, a couple gallons of oil, hose clamps for the coolant hoses and at least one of each size clamp used on the boost side of air intake system. Don't forget to carry smaller hose in case one of your heater core lines fails. Then of course carry the common failure items like your cam position sensor you mentioned, and whatever else is a common failure on that particular make/model. I know it can be a pain and there is never enough storage space, but the more tools and parts you have with you, the better chance you have of making it out of your situation. Especially in the winter time where a broken down vehicle can potentially mean life or death. When I was young my Dad taught me, always assume that no one can, or will be around to help you. Assume no one knows where you are, and they aren't looking for you. Cheers!
Kims the best! This was stressful, I love your content, but this was hard to watch! I could feel your anxiety as it built up, but seeing you relax as the truck started running smoothly was the best. Here's wishing you all the best over the Holidays!
When the check engine light turns on during a cold start, these are "usually" the issues. 1. Oxygen (O2) Sensor Issues: In cold temperatures, oxygen sensors often take longer to reach optimal operating temperature, potentially triggering the check engine light. This is particularly common in older vehicles. 2. Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF): Cold weather can cause moisture buildup on the MAF sensor, leading to incorrect air/fuel mixture readings during startup. 3. Catalytic Converter Performance: Cold starts put extra strain on the catalytic converter. If it's beginning to fail, it may not process emissions effectively during warm-up, triggering the light. 4. Vacuum Leaks: Cold temperatures can make rubber hoses and gaskets more brittle, leading to small vacuum leaks that become more noticeable during cold starts. 5. Fuel Mixture Issues: In cold weather, your engine needs a richer fuel mixture to start properly. If there are issues with fuel delivery components, they become more apparent during cold starts.
The 7.3 PSD in this truck does NOT have 1. An Oxygen (o2) sensor 2. A Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) or 3. A Catalytic Converter Theres also no 4. Vacuum System such as manifold vacuum like on a gasoline engine. theres an electric vacuum pump to operate things like the HVAC blend doors but not related to any running condition. Turbo blow off too but also not related to cold start. 5. Well. ok fuel mixture is important esp if your a kid and want to roll coal or look like a dick but i think this is over my head so i wont speak to what i don't know.
Happy to see I'm not the only one, I watch while on the treadmill, makes a 3 mile run or walk so enjoyable. I taught my kids this trick. We watch the videos anyway, mine as well move while we enjoy!
At some point it just makes financial sense to upgrade to a more reliable truck rather than keep dumping money into that 7.3. Just get it running and park it for memories. Also a safety factor considering the roads you travel.
Well, for what hes doing, theres not one single diesel id do it with other than a 7.3ps..... and im a 6.7ps guy.... One thing that is an issue that he needs to consider is the cylinder walls getting thin from corrosion in the cooling passages, compression and suction creates pinholes and its starts cavitating coolant.
The new diesel trucks are way more complicated and more likely to have an extremely expensive problem and if you feed them summer fuel in the winter they will plug the fuel filter also.
I upgraded to a 2015 6.7 Powerstroke. It’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. -35F ambient temperatures outside? It starts no problem, unplugged. Plus the power is insane. I’ve never had a single issue with it aside from typical wear items like batteries, brakes and bushings. At 294,850 miles it runs like new. There’s a good reason why it’s Ford’s longest tenured diesel engine for the Super Duty.
So glad you weren't on the side of the road when that happened, your videos are so entertaining and enjoyable love your common sense that you have as you travel
@TruckHouseLife Only after one is comfortable with themselves, their desires, and their romantic lives. Hence, why so many commenters only see a rolling hookup fest instead of healthy friendships. Then again, I'm old and married, so what do I know?
Amazing journey! I have always wanted to know what it’s like to travel by car to Alaska and now I’m living it through your eyes! Thank you so much for this video. It’s so inspiring.❤
I used to drive truck in Wyoming with constant wind, snow, and ice. We basically never stopped unless the roads closed. Now you can’t trust other people to drive so I’m glad I’m retired, but I enjoyed the winter drive.
I installed an Espar coolant heater on my 60 series DDA and eliminated cold start issues. Of course it doesn't heat or condition your fuel but I highly recommend it.
@@TruckHouseLifeWhat I use to avoid *ever* having to cold start: I got one of those new huge power banks. The block warmer is run into the cab as an alternate power source, connected via an on/off timer. When I'm not at home, I have the timer start the block warmer half an hour before work. The timer switch even has wifi, so I can connect and start it earlier, without even getting in vehicle.
You might consider having a couple of custom diesel tanks fabricated for the Truck House that have a heat exchanger coil in each one to prevent any fuel issues in winter. The hot antifreeze exits the engine and goes through a heavy wall hose to each tank to keep them slightly warm(40°F - 50°F), not hot and then it goes to the radiator for more cooling before returning to the engine. You could also have a loop in the truck house with a radiator and small fan so when you are driving the inside of the living area stay at a comfortable 70°F and your water does not freeze and it is comfortable to jump in at any point. There would be isolation valves to close so hot coolant is not heating the house during summer. One other device you might be interested in is Eberspächer makes a diesel heater that is space heating and hydronic. It circulates hot coolant through the diesel heater to the engine to warm it prior to starting in cold temps; starts are easy and the truck is ready to go right away. You might also want to fab up a copper coil that wraps around the oil pan so your oil warms and becomes fluid and easy to pump, getting oil to critical parts as soon as the engine starts.
Another great video... as a Diesel Driver... The bad Fuel part of the video was great to hear!!! And hearing how the additive cleared it right up!! 🤘 Good Stuff..
When you have an emotional attachment to a vehicle that's a hard decision to make. I know I'm not good at it, :-) (still owns a '98 Corolla that makes me remember driving my son to daycare, but now sits in storage on its frame because I can't bring myself to sell it😢)
He would be having way worse and more complicated issues in a newer truck. Private equity is squeezing more profit out of the auto industry, and now we have the most expensive vehicles ever, loaded with silly features that can only be fixed by dealerships with expensive diagnostics machines.
A few hundred or thousand dollars is nothing compared to a hundred grand or a thousand a month for a payment. Tit for tat the old one is better. Low car insurance and no payment is nicer that high payment and insurance.
@@gramatica189 My ex brother in law was a car mechanic. He did a lot himself of course. Nowadays the only thing you are still allowed to do is top of oil and water. It’s laughable and expensive for a car that consists of more plastic than metal.
A $1000 a month payment for a new truck that isn’t nearly as well built is not cost effective. Timmy has the best set up. Plus it makes for good viewing.
@ I love by hatting. It’s my way of giving you comment metrics. Haven’t watched the video so I was only guessing based on the last couple. Merry Christmas Timmy
You're an inspiration. I live, full time in a box van. This morning I was leaving my camp site in Arizona, to head for Washington state. When I started the van, I noticed it wasn't showing a charge and then got stuck in the desert. Couldn't shut it off, so dug it our, for an hour and a half and then hit a local mechanic. Sure enough, my new alternator went tit's up so nothing available until day after Xmas. Good thing my home is attached. Try again Friday.
It is so awesome with that small cabin on the back end of your truck. Stop and sleep when wanting to, thank you for the tips on survival. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Blessings
Coming from someone who has experienced a lot of gelling. I recommend keeping a spare fuel filter on hand and diesel 911 anti gel in case you have another situation like this.
He have all that stuff when it's realy cold
Or seafoam
Great advice. I'd carry a "911 red" everywhere I go in the Winter. Best advice would be to dose fuel before temps drop below freezing.
This man. Is aunt don’t know.
When two sash t.
@@vella4897 ???????????????
If u filled up in Washington it is summer fuel, in Canada it would be p30 winter grade. In Yukon P40, minus 40 pour
Here in Yukon we run diesel additive all winter in our f350s, generators and heavy equipment
It’s so cold in Churchill Manitoba we use P50. Every fall you have to put conditioner in your fuel tanks to combat condensation that you accumulate during the spring and summer months.
Timmy : why don’t you travel with an OBD scanner with all your check engine lights you encounter? A BlueDriver scanner from Amazon would be ideal for your glovebox.
i think his truck is a 1996, GASOLINE vehicles 96 and newer had OBD. diesels weren't required to have OBD until 1997. so it's possible Tim's truck doesn't have an OBD port. i have blue driver and a obdlink scanners, the obdlink is faster but doesn't do advanced vehicle specific diagnostics, while my blue driver can read ABS, transmission, airbag system codes. 1996 is the earliest year for OBD II so it might not give that much diagnostic data. being a 1996 diesel, Tim's ford may not have an OBD port, or a standard compliant OBD system. If it were an option, I would imagine Timmy would have no problem using a scanner to help diagnose issues, he doesn't seem shy when it comes to using tech, drones, starlink, etc..
I forget what year the truck is but it's probably OBD1 or pre-OBD
@@ensom and OBD one is pretty much useless
@@ensomI’ve got a 95 F350 7.3 powerstroke. It has OBD 1
@@ensom Timmy has talked about getting an OBD reader previously . . . . .
Timmy, diesel can hit its cloud point (when wax start to separate out of the fuel giving it a cloudy appearance) at temperature as high as 20F depending on blend. It does not need to "gel" to plug up your fuel filter and restrict flow to the point of engine stalling. Especially at the start of the winter season, it's a good idea to put your own additives in diesel anytime you experience temperature lower than 30F. As some fuel station may have less traffic and their summer blend may be sitting in the tank for longer than it should.
!00% agree .
It sure why you still aren’t running an antigel additive!!
Especially if theres some moisture in the fuel. I run additives year round its cheap insurance.
@@brentwaldrop5610the fuel you buy in Canada has the additives in them. Good for like -50 below I think.
I do a Power Service Diesel Fuel Supplement in almost every fill up down in Missouri in the winter time. Just precautionary.
I don't know why but there is nothing cozier than watching winter mayhem from the comforts of home. Merry Christmas Timmy, truck and all!
Agreed. One of the most memorable experiences I had was working aboard a ship 12 hr's NW Norway coast in a blizzard with the ship rocking quite a bit despite the dynamic positioning as I directed two ROV's (Remotely Operated Vehicles) and a crane from the ship deploying assets to the seabed. I had a porthole in my litter office and it was great. My chair moving around, the monitors showing what was going on underwater oblivious to the topside weather conditions.
Great post !
I’ve lived in a lot of cold places and there is always the ubiquitous helpful neighbor when a vehicle won’t start.
Having lived in northern Canada all my life my suggestion for traveling in Canada in the cold at night in the boonies with a diesel is Kleen-Flo Diesel Fuel Conditioner . It works . If Tim's truck was mine I'd put half a one liter container in each tank every second or third fill up .
Timmy, I know you’re a bit of a private guy but I love at times seeing you still get excited when subscribers wave or say hi to you!
Tim, an old military trick to start cold engines is to hook up hose from a running engine exhaust to the one you are trying to start. The exhaust from a generator might work. The hot air will warm up the block, fuel pump etc. Merry Christmas
I never knew that!! Leave it to a military person to know that extra something that will allow him (and sometimes an entire unit) to push on, because the military MUST push on. RESPECT!!! 🪖
Very clever
This guy loves these situations. Driving the old truck is a part of him. He get endorphins from the old beaten down truck that might not make it. Keep doing what you are doing a newer more reliable truck would ruin you.
Morning Tim! I’m right here watching with you!! 🙅🏻♀️😘💘
Morning Mom!
Hello Timmy's Mom! Happy Christmas!!
Merry Christmas, Timmy’s Mom! I can only imagine watching his adventures and holding your breathe ❤
You sound like you’re about to pan some pay dirt….Klesh 😂
Tim, I love the fact that if you get tired you can pull over and have a sleep in the back. That is the best part of truck life living.
Years ago when I owned a 7.3 OBS I had an orange silicone 12v heater pad wrapped around the fuel filter for sub 10*F starts. I had it wired to its own switch.
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Available on Amazon for about $37. Type 12v silicone fuel filter heater. This one has two springs and hooks to secure it to the fuel filter.
sometimes, buried in the comments is a brilliant idea I wouldn't have thought of. Thanks!
great idea - I was thinking of exhaust from the little heater running to a box around the tank or something
Fuel was definitely gelled…fuel additive was the fix.
When I watch your channel, I can't help but think about my dad. He always wanted to drive from upstate NY to Alaska. I'm sure he would have loved watching your channel, and he was a Ford guy. Merry Christmas and God bless you.
Glad it was just fuel! I live in Montana and I always carry a bottle of diesel 911 with me in my diesel, I highly recommend hot shots diesel additive especially for the older diesels that were made back in the days before ultra low sulphur. Running the hot shots gives you more lubricity like the old diesel used to be. Love the videos man! Greetings from Montana!
I'm glad you got the old girl running. One of the symptoms of a bad CPS is that the tachometer won't work.
After having so my Ford work vehicles and owning a few Fords myself that door chime grinds on my soul.
pull that buzzer
I hate that the door open chime is the same as engine problem chime. It's nerve racking after you've had the dreaded check engine chime in and thousands of dollars of repairs... 👍
Fu@k Old R3tarded Diesels
My heart always skips a beat when watching Timmy’s videos. I watch with anticipation as to whether or not the truck will start or leave him stranded for a few days. In the end, magical mechanic Timmy always comes out on top!!!!
To the hater, bite me. To Timmy, your videos are awesome.
“Come out in the cold and watch this gauge for me real quick” ok she says. What an angel
Always fun to see what timmy is up to with his beautiful house on a truck ! Wood stove an all 🎄🎁🇨🇦👍
Timmy has the best UA-cam channel by far. Absolutely love his adventurous spirit and his calmness no matter how many things go wrong. Most men would throw a wrench through the windshield lol. Luckily I'm an old lady and take mine to the nearest mechanic. And by the way Timmy your workouts are paying off your arms are getting ripped keep up the good work. From Upstate New York Merry Christmas.
I love these winter videos from the comfort of my house in Brazil.
I always add Lucas oil fuel treatment to my Semi every time I fill it up especially in Southern States that don't
treat their fuel regardless of
whether it's a LOVE'S or PILOT!!! Great video Tim!!
2:36 Love that you grabbed for the jacket immediately like St. Mark, maintaining body heat!
Praying for you on your journey.
Thanks for all you do Timmy!
Merry Christmas.
Tim! I always run hot shot secret EDT with every tank, and Extreme treat in the winter every other tank! It’s worth the investment, especially in winter. The smallest amount of moisture in diesel can cause it to start to gel at low temps. I also avoid any low traffic fuel stations due to the diesel sitting longer and drawing more moisture. GOOD LUCK MY DUDE!
Hey just so you know, HS actually came out with EDT with a antigel additive, so it’s all in one now
Amazing how bad diesel can really screw you no matter what vehicle you’re driving. Hard to do sometimes, but filling your diesel at commercial truck stops that go through lots of diesel fuel is one of the few ways to help with that. Stay on all fours and Merry Christmas and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year. By the way, since you have no EGR, catalytic converters or a DEF system, you can run your 7.3 PS at a normal idle with no detriment to your engine or battery. Old technology for the win…
Discovered this channel recently and I can’t stop watching. Merry Christmas
Todays ultra low sulphur fuel is no good, need to use additive every tank.
I love how she made the “Found On Road Dead” joke. I’ve had people make those jokes when I had an old Ford truck. Now I get the Chevy jokes since I have a 96 K2500 now.
At least your truck and mine are easy to work on….
" First On Race Day "
@@charlesbey8636 Not in Canada! Here in Canada we say that for a reason!
I get it when you say “there’s something about driving in challenging conditions in winter on desolated roads.” I love that feeling too, can’t describe it, something about the challenge. I love going out at night in a blizzard on my snowmobile, into the teeth of the storm. Stop out there and listen to the storm in the dark. Keep going further, start getting cold and go home where it’s warm. Do it again next time….
Love you videos, Tim. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
My pleasure!
Power Service is the best Diesel additive. I taught automotive for 33 years.
Maybe you should get an extension cord with a light 💡 on it and put it under the hood or next to the oil pan when you park next to your friends house. And maybe a card board fence to put around the front of the truck. I’ve lived in cold 🥶 areas for years and have tried many different tricks to get it old trucks to start.
I had some business customers that were from Alaska and they used to drive the highway all the time and they told me when you’re on the highway. You get gas at every station and you carry 10 gallons of fuel in Jerry cans.
Don't feel bad timmy new trucks have issues to.
you bet. just ask tow truck drivers. most of them own older vehicles for the simple reason that they are far easier to repair.
Long, cold and lonely. Brother you said it! Back in my trucking days that was my favorite time to cover distance. And make sure that the music doesn’t get you too pumped up and get to pushing your luck with the skinny pedal 🎉
hey man love your videos, watching for about a year at this point
always make my day whenever you upload
Love your winter videos in Alaska Timmy even the entire house remodel please keep on doing what your doing every time I’m stressed out I come home after work and throw one of your videos on an just kick back an relax. Been watching for the past 4 years Thank you
So, two things:
First, the vehicle doesn't 'feel' windchill so the air temp is what it is. I suspect the fuel you have had excessive water in it.
Second, to save yourself time and assist in diagnosing you can easily do a google search for the CPS sensor test. I did a 10 second search and the resistant across the leds is 800-1000 ohms. I do this all the time diagnosing mechanized equipment in my little world. It's saved me $$$$ in not buying useless parts.
Good vid again, as always!
Agreed re the truck not feeling wind chill. The temp is what it is. The "wind" increases the rate of heat loss. If the ambient air temp is 0 degrees F, an object will lose heat down to 0 degrees faster in the wind vs no wind.
Its funny how a gas station with water in their diesel tank will give the old 7.3 a bad reputation. I guess the lesson is that when the temp drops below freezing, just put the additive in the tank. Not always easily remembered after crusin thru the summer and fall with decent temps. Glad you got it sorted out without too much trouble. 🤘✌️
Merry Christmas, Timmy🎄 Thanks for the great video!!
I like this show because it is adventurous and takes on challenges…this is my personality.
Praying you are safely home for Christmas…so MERRY CHRISTMAS TIMMY!
Thanks again for the entertainment!
waiting for the new episode in the rainy Netherlands which is quite exciting. really hope you managed to make it.
Badass woman right there. Driving the manual yoda!!!! ❤❤❤
When Ford and other companies surrender their blueprints to aftermarket companies, they are not legally required to surrender everything. Therefore, important details can be overlooked or left omitted in aftermarket parts. In the case of the Ford 7.3 cam sensor, aftermarket versions do not have a metallized shield inside like the Motorcraft ones do. This shield prevents outside electrical frequency interference. I learned this when my ‘99 F250 7.3 was running on an aftermarket sensor and everything was fine for about 4 months. Then one day it started shutting off when driving in the rain. First thought: something is getting wet. We would drown the engine with a water hose at the shop trying to make it die but never did. A few weeks later, it died in the rain again. It took forever to realize and figure out it was the wiper motor causing electrical interference to the sensor. I’ve never heard of the purple gasket idea as an indicator for a better version, but I haven’t had any problems since I threw out the aftermarket one and replaced it with a Motorcraft version. That’s been 8 years ago.
You should make a video sounds like you have a lot to say.
I had the exact opposite problem with my 2003 Dodge Ram with the Cummins. Had the crank position sensor fail on me twice under warranty, replaced with Mopar parts. I replaced it myself with a NAPA Echelon part, no issues for the next 10 years. Sold the truck in 2018. Don't' get it.
Hey, been into diesel for a long time and have owned a couple of 7.3 PSDs. I always keep my fuel doped up with some high quality anti gell, and Hot Shots Secret products do work ( the EDT with Winter additive is awesome, and the Stiction Eliminator in the oil will keep the fuel injection system running right ). You should consider doing a full arctic kit ( heated tank, lines, coolant system, oil pan ). Better to have it and not need it.
When I was stationed at Thule Air Base in Greenland in the '60s I worked in teletype maintenance and we had to be ready at a moment's notice to go to the location to deal with an outage of a key strategic circuit. Consequently, in the winter we'd let our shop's diesel crew cab run day and night, with chocks on the tires, so we could jump in and head out immediately. If we hadn't done that we'd have had to park the truck a distance away where the plug-in engine warmers were located.
I’m glad you got the truck started Timmy. Be safe brother!
Maybe for parked nights find a way to incorporate a 12v pump heat loop and put a copper coil coolant line into the cabin near the wood stove and fire up the pump and stove before even trying to start truck, takes a while but definitely will warm up the engine.maybe a rubber line near the fuel tank and lines too. Use valves like semis and buses to shut off loop.
Brother, I know it may sound expensive, but maybe she needs a full overhaul. Stripped down to its birthday suit and rebuilt. "The engine"
Have been watching your channel for quite a while and love the content. You drove right through the area where I grew up (2 hrs north of Prince George), cool to see some familiar snowy scenery!
I was just thinking as I was watching tonight that the overall quality of your channel (filming, editing, graphics, etc.) has really improved over the years! The one thing that remains unchanged is truck trouble and snow. 😘
Cold enough to snow, cold enough to gel (just my experience). I use Power Service fuel additive (the white) all winter long.
I do too, I have an '02 7.3 f250, it's my backup to the newer F350. What's nice is it can sit for weeks and it'll still start. I have one of those solar battery chargers and I just go out every week or so and just run it and idle it and drive it around the neighborhood and park it again. It's got 300 k miles and doesn't sound any different than the day I got it in 02.
The energy of young people never ceases to amaze me
Went outside to start Marlowe, my 6.9, after watching this and it was tremendously satisfying😄
That's funny, I literally just came in from going outside and starting Manny (My 7.3 f250 that was made in Mexico)
As a long haul trucker, I would suggest you should carry as many spare parts/supplies as you can. In the winter time obviously carry fuel additives. Also, I always carry a spare alternator, upper and lower radiator hose, rad cap, belt(s), belt tensioner if it's a spring loaded type, idler pulleys, at least 2 spare fuel filters, 1 spare oil filter, 3 to 4 gallons of anti freeze, a couple gallons of oil, hose clamps for the coolant hoses and at least one of each size clamp used on the boost side of air intake system. Don't forget to carry smaller hose in case one of your heater core lines fails. Then of course carry the common failure items like your cam position sensor you mentioned, and whatever else is a common failure on that particular make/model. I know it can be a pain and there is never enough storage space, but the more tools and parts you have with you, the better chance you have of making it out of your situation. Especially in the winter time where a broken down vehicle can potentially mean life or death. When I was young my Dad taught me, always assume that no one can, or will be around to help you. Assume no one knows where you are, and they aren't looking for you. Cheers!
Also remember you can buy them at most heavy truck shops. Semi dealerships Like international or any Detroit repair places.
Buy what exactly?
Everyone should see this couples home.Its nice as can be.
Kims the best! This was stressful, I love your content, but this was hard to watch! I could feel your anxiety as it built up, but seeing you relax as the truck started running smoothly was the best. Here's wishing you all the best over the Holidays!
When the check engine light turns on during a cold start, these are "usually" the issues.
1. Oxygen (O2) Sensor Issues: In cold temperatures, oxygen sensors often take longer to reach optimal operating temperature, potentially triggering the check engine light. This is particularly common in older vehicles.
2. Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF): Cold weather can cause moisture buildup on the MAF sensor, leading to incorrect air/fuel mixture readings during startup.
3. Catalytic Converter Performance: Cold starts put extra strain on the catalytic converter. If it's beginning to fail, it may not process emissions effectively during warm-up, triggering the light.
4. Vacuum Leaks: Cold temperatures can make rubber hoses and gaskets more brittle, leading to small vacuum leaks that become more noticeable during cold starts.
5. Fuel Mixture Issues: In cold weather, your engine needs a richer fuel mixture to start properly. If there are issues with fuel delivery components, they become more apparent during cold starts.
The 7.3 PSD in this truck does NOT have
1. An Oxygen (o2) sensor
2. A Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF)
or
3. A Catalytic Converter
Theres also no
4. Vacuum System such as manifold vacuum like on a gasoline engine. theres an electric vacuum pump to operate things like the HVAC blend doors but not related to any running condition. Turbo blow off too but also not related to cold start.
5. Well. ok fuel mixture is important esp if your a kid and want to roll coal or look like a dick but i think this is over my head so i wont speak to what i don't know.
Wow, I'm glad you did all the driving and I was just the passenger. Hope to me you someday Tim.
Not travelling around, but you inspired me to build my own camper. Still in process.
Just in time for my morning spinning workout! Makes pedaling indoors much more bearable 😂
Happy to see I'm not the only one, I watch while on the treadmill, makes a 3 mile run or walk so enjoyable. I taught my kids this trick. We watch the videos anyway, mine as well move while we enjoy!
Thank you, Kim and the guy who gave you the fuel medicine. Lol.
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I enjoy watching every video you put out. Safe Travels🙏🏼 Hope you have a Merry Christmas 🎄
Tim you have some wonderful friends! Rock on Bro. 🍻
At some point it just makes financial sense to upgrade to a more reliable truck rather than keep dumping money into that 7.3. Just get it running and park it for memories.
Also a safety factor considering the roads you travel.
Well, for what hes doing, theres not one single diesel id do it with other than a 7.3ps..... and im a 6.7ps guy....
One thing that is an issue that he needs to consider is the cylinder walls getting thin from corrosion in the cooling passages, compression and suction creates pinholes and its starts cavitating coolant.
The new diesel trucks are way more complicated and more likely to have an extremely expensive problem and if you feed them summer fuel in the winter they will plug the fuel filter also.
I upgraded to a 2015 6.7 Powerstroke. It’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. -35F ambient temperatures outside? It starts no problem, unplugged. Plus the power is insane. I’ve never had a single issue with it aside from typical wear items like batteries, brakes and bushings. At 294,850 miles it runs like new. There’s a good reason why it’s Ford’s longest tenured diesel engine for the Super Duty.
So glad you weren't on the side of the road when that happened, your videos are so entertaining and enjoyable love your common sense that you have as you travel
Tip #1: Make sure you’ve got a gal in every town! 🤣 ❤
lol you know you can be friends w/ the opposite sex too
I can only have parasocial relationships with youtubers sorry
@@TruckHouseLife Must get pretty annoying seeing these comments on every video😂
Timmy the Pimp
@TruckHouseLife Only after one is comfortable with themselves, their desires, and their romantic lives. Hence, why so many commenters only see a rolling hookup fest instead of healthy friendships. Then again, I'm old and married, so what do I know?
Amazing journey! I have always wanted to know what it’s like to travel by car to Alaska and now I’m living it through your eyes! Thank you so much for this video. It’s so inspiring.❤
Watching from Japan Timmy.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
I used to drive truck in Wyoming with constant wind, snow, and ice. We basically never stopped unless the roads closed. Now you can’t trust other people to drive so I’m glad I’m retired, but I enjoyed the winter drive.
I love the snow videos the best ❤ Being from Australia it's bloody stinking hot here this time of year. 🥵 Merry Christmas everyone 🎄❤️
They're comin!
Be wary of those crocs and roos mate
Melbourne has been cool. It's hot up north. It's a big country.
@jimbob-robob Was referring to where I live. Very north.
@suehenderson2598 yeah. What did I say? It's a big country. You didn't say you were up north. Cya. Merry Christmas.
Them old trucks good to have a diesel additive running through it
Fix or repair daily ford
But its a dope truck
I installed an Espar coolant heater on my 60 series DDA and eliminated cold start issues. Of course it doesn't heat or condition your fuel but I highly recommend it.
The store fuel sign literally said diesel lol you sure it wasn’t the red handle
Definitely dose both tanks with the additive. I loved my truck with two tanks. Id have a jug of that stuff always
no block heater? plug that big rig in!!
it's got one
These are my favorite videos to watch…when the truck breaks down and Tim faces adversity lol 😂
🎄CAN'T WAIT I'M HERE🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL 🎄
Merry Christmas to you!
Merry Christmas!
@@TruckHouseLifeWhat I use to avoid *ever* having to cold start: I got one of those new huge power banks. The block warmer is run into the cab as an alternate power source, connected via an on/off timer. When I'm not at home, I have the timer start the block warmer half an hour before work. The timer switch even has wifi, so I can connect and start it earlier, without even getting in vehicle.
@jw48335 It's amazing what technology can do today!! Nice system 👍😊Thanks for the GREAT videos 😀
That was the Peace River Timmy. Hudsons Hope is home to three hydro electric dams. Beautiful area in the summer
You inspire me to stay home and not get broke down the
You might consider having a couple of custom diesel tanks fabricated for the Truck House that have a heat exchanger coil in each one to prevent any fuel issues in winter. The hot antifreeze exits the engine and goes through a heavy wall hose to each tank to keep them slightly warm(40°F - 50°F), not hot and then it goes to the radiator for more cooling before returning to the engine. You could also have a loop in the truck house with a radiator and small fan so when you are driving the inside of the living area stay at a comfortable 70°F and your water does not freeze and it is comfortable to jump in at any point. There would be isolation valves to close so hot coolant is not heating the house during summer.
One other device you might be interested in is Eberspächer makes a diesel heater that is space heating and hydronic. It circulates hot coolant through the diesel heater to the engine to warm it prior to starting in cold temps; starts are easy and the truck is ready to go right away. You might also want to fab up a copper coil that wraps around the oil pan so your oil warms and becomes fluid and easy to pump, getting oil to critical parts as soon as the engine starts.
7.3 best from Ford ever
Another great video... as a Diesel Driver... The bad Fuel part of the video was great to hear!!! And hearing how the additive cleared it right up!! 🤘 Good Stuff..
Timmy, there comes a point when you have to admit that it's not the cost of buying a new truck, but the cost of owning an old one that is prohibitive
When you have an emotional attachment to a vehicle that's a hard decision to make. I know I'm not good at it, :-) (still owns a '98 Corolla that makes me remember driving my son to daycare, but now sits in storage on its frame because I can't bring myself to sell it😢)
He would be having way worse and more complicated issues in a newer truck. Private equity is squeezing more profit out of the auto industry, and now we have the most expensive vehicles ever, loaded with silly features that can only be fixed by dealerships with expensive diagnostics machines.
A few hundred or thousand dollars is nothing compared to a hundred grand or a thousand a month for a payment. Tit for tat the old one is better. Low car insurance and no payment is nicer that high payment and insurance.
@@gramatica189 My ex brother in law was a car mechanic. He did a lot himself of course. Nowadays the only thing you are still allowed to do is top of oil and water. It’s laughable and expensive for a car that consists of more plastic than metal.
A $1000 a month payment for a new truck that isn’t nearly as well built is not cost effective. Timmy has the best set up. Plus it makes for good viewing.
Thanks Timmy, your positive outlook is....Positive! Another "FORD" joke is Driver Returned On Foot. Safe Journeys
Shouldn't that be Foot On Returned Driver? Doesn't work.
@@jimbob-robob My bad, you need to reverse DROF so it's FORD backwards... lame, I know.
Another click bait video. Can’t wait.🤪
I LOVE TIMMY'S CLICKBAIT VIDEOS
lol always hatin;) not sure about the clickbait when I spent 6 hours working on it to get it running
@ I love by hatting. It’s my way of giving you comment metrics. Haven’t watched the video so I was only guessing based on the last couple. Merry Christmas Timmy
Did your fuel gel?@@TruckHouseLife
I love snow videos. This click bait video I don't mind because it's good for learning.
You're an inspiration. I live, full time in a box van. This morning I was leaving my camp site in Arizona, to head for Washington state. When I started the van, I noticed it wasn't showing a charge and then got stuck in the desert. Couldn't shut it off, so dug it our, for an hour and a half and then hit a local mechanic. Sure enough, my new alternator went tit's up so nothing available until day after Xmas. Good thing my home is attached. Try again Friday.
It is wet here in south central wa. I know. I live here. Been raining for days off and on.. which is very unusual. Normally it is very very dry.
It is so awesome with that small cabin on the back end of your truck. Stop and sleep when wanting to, thank you for the tips on survival. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Blessings
Another great vicarious adventure! Be safe Timmy !
I like long road trips. Used to be a trucker and loved it. Nowadays I like road trips down to Florida 😊
TIMMYYYYY! Enjoying your adventures my friend from the warmth of Dallas Texas! Xoxo
I’m in Plano!
@ChicagoItalian Nice! I'm actually in The Colony! Howdy neighbor 👋🏾
Please be careful while on the road bro, I'm asian and never getting any snow, it must be so slippery...