7.3 Powerstroke Cold Start: 2024 Ice Storm

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @cucvfarmer
    @cucvfarmer 11 місяців тому +21

    5w40 oil makes a huge difference. Also make sure your glowplugs are working properly and your relay is good. CNC Fab sells a good Densco starter. Good battery cables make a huge difference also. If you need new cables go bigger than OEM.

    • @DeepSouthBayouDiesel
      @DeepSouthBayouDiesel 11 місяців тому

      Yesterday I had to let the glow plugs sit for over 2 mins on my 02 F350 7.3 super duty. It was 18 degrees Fahrenheit. It tried to start twice, so I let the flow plugs to sit a little longer, then BAM, fired right up😎

    • @frankvacanti5277
      @frankvacanti5277 11 місяців тому +2

      Pull the door from the bottom. I broke two latches. Here in Buffalo Arctic

    • @cook4015
      @cook4015 11 місяців тому +2

      I just put a Denso starter in my truck last week from CNC FAB. What a beast that starter is she spins and starts fast even in 3 degree weather not plugged in. I also run there western plow relay for a glow plug relay. Good oil and maintenance is key for a good cold start.

    • @Powerstroke431
      @Powerstroke431 10 місяців тому

      0w40 is better. Rotella T6 is good stuff 👌

    • @michaeltutty1540
      @michaeltutty1540 10 місяців тому +1

      Full synthetic oil flows better when cold. When it comes to better cables I always upgrade to 1 gauge cables. I also tend to run 1100 amp batteries, and that is on my gas engine cars.

  • @MrElh358
    @MrElh358 11 місяців тому +4

    Stay warm and safe, glad you bought another 7.3

  • @mustangdbest220
    @mustangdbest220 11 місяців тому +2

    I've heard having a spray bottle with -40 degrees windshield washer fluid spring it on the ice of the truck would be so satisfying listening and watching it crack instantly

  • @mustangdbest220
    @mustangdbest220 11 місяців тому +5

    7.3s ARE BEASTS

  • @alyluvsdinos
    @alyluvsdinos 11 місяців тому +2

    Good shit buddy, the the videos! I remember when i was up in Wasilla, AK for about 9 yrs only really had one instance where i couldnt get my 7.3 to start. Was a cook at the time and during my shift (closing) we had gotten down to around -20 and in the time of my shift she froze up on me! lol went in to my proprietors and made sure it was okay and ran a couple heavy duty extensions out to the truck waited a couple hours and she fired right up! But i also had what we call up there "heater tampons" which are the plugged heating pads that you can stick around the vehicle, mainly for the oil pan and batteries! Catch you on the next one bo! 🤟🤟

  • @toddb930
    @toddb930 11 місяців тому +3

    My 2000 F250 with the 7.3 L diesel use to be really hard to start when temps got below 15-20. When Shell came out with the T6 5w40 synthetic i haven't had any troubles. Yesterday I started it when it had gone through -10° overnight and was 5°. It wasn't plugged in any of that time.

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому +4

      5w40 definitely makes a big difference. The batteries were the big problem today.

  • @silvergrizzly316
    @silvergrizzly316 11 місяців тому +1

    No worries Joe, y'all either have rain, sleet, snow, ice storms or down right blizzards with -0 temps🥶this time of year, makes working outside almost impossible. Can't wait to see your headlights video👍that'll be my next project.
    Stay warm and Stay Blessed my brother 🙏 Jay.

  • @jchlo4790
    @jchlo4790 11 місяців тому +2

    Been -20 in Wyoming ole 7.3s been ole reliable for sure starting after 2 tries

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому

      I’d trust mine in that weather after I replace the batteries 😂

  • @frankvacanti5277
    @frankvacanti5277 11 місяців тому +2

    No smoke at all nice. I run 10w30 Amsoil here in Buffalo Arctic n.y. in winter. pull the door from the bottom i broke two lach's yahk'n on the latch.

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому

      got a little smoky after the glow plugs cycled off but cleared up nice and quick.

  • @blakee5230
    @blakee5230 11 місяців тому +3

    Hey man I had the same issue with mine cranking slow, you need the high torque starter they don’t draw the batteries down near as much it cranks pretty fast now

  • @billmoody9736
    @billmoody9736 11 місяців тому +2

    Glad I live in Texas. Ice sucks unless its in your tea. It's 18F right now and I'm not going anywhere today.

  • @floydwilliams3321
    @floydwilliams3321 11 місяців тому +1

    When it’s all icy, I usually use a prey tool for trim and put a towel behind it and wedged it in the bottom of the door

  • @superspeed2956
    @superspeed2956 11 місяців тому +1

    Yeah my 97 7.3 here in Texas had a tough morning about 30 degrees out. half my glow plugs aren’t even hooked took me 10 tries 😅

  • @curtiscarver4135
    @curtiscarver4135 11 місяців тому

    Yup I'm also a owner of 02 f250 7.3 and that's correct with starting a 7.3 in freezing temperatures is good batteries, starter and glow plugs. I'm also located in oregon to

  • @floydwilliams3321
    @floydwilliams3321 11 місяців тому +1

    Good work as usual, Buddy

  • @lewisking567
    @lewisking567 11 місяців тому

    I have an 2001 it was -7 last night in mid west mo it starts good but not trying it at this temperature without it being plugged in glad to see you.

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому +1

      I would definitely be plugging mine in at that temp too.

  • @mattvanatti4628
    @mattvanatti4628 11 місяців тому

    It's negative 27 here in Michigan...7.tree fired up no problem because I plugged it in for 12 hours each night

  • @cucvfarmer
    @cucvfarmer 11 місяців тому +3

    If your doors are frozen shut pull on The Bottom of The Door. Don't pull on the Handle. You will Break it. I had that happen on a rear door on my 2000 crew cab.

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому +1

      Good advice!

    • @speedfreak8200
      @speedfreak8200 11 місяців тому

      He didn't, he broke it loose with a mallet & gently persuaded it with a cloth covered pry bar

  • @rurban01
    @rurban01 11 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos - btw I’m pretty sure that NoCo is way too small (from what I can tell in the video) - this is the one for our diesels.
    That’s said in far north Texas and it took over and hour and then the 7.3 still stalls. I’m guessing g fuel is jelly because I’m not in cold temps enough to experience this. Not going anywhere in that old girl today or likely this week lol

  • @davidmcnerney3048
    @davidmcnerney3048 11 місяців тому

    I run 5w40 and do my uvch's and glowplugs with riff raff parts. I keep new batts installed and also added 4/0 2/0+ 2/0 negs and 1/0 big 3. My 2 obs and sd all start down to 5 below, if it goes 5 below i may plug in if i have to leave early.

  • @DarrenT0dd
    @DarrenT0dd 11 місяців тому +1

    Oofta that ice was no joke. Cool vid 😬👍🏻

  • @ET74019
    @ET74019 11 місяців тому +1

    Just a tiny bit of ice there😂….the ol 7.3 still chuggin along 😊

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому

      Yeah… I’d say it’s definitely time for some new batteries haha.

    • @ET74019
      @ET74019 11 місяців тому

      @@LivingOnWheels for sure extreme cold/heat is bad on them

  • @JLCmike4014
    @JLCmike4014 11 місяців тому +1

    My ‘99 F-350 is going to need batteries as well. It was -8 degrees (-34 with the windchill) today and she was a very slow cranker. Although after i had it plugged in for an hour and the batteries on charge it didn’t take much to fire up. The glow plugs are all working normal so it’s just too damn cold.

    • @cucvfarmer
      @cucvfarmer 11 місяців тому

      Odyssey Extreme batteries are good.

    • @JLCmike4014
      @JLCmike4014 11 місяців тому +1

      @@cucvfarmer, probably will just go with motorcraft MAX batteries. This truck will not be in cold weather much longer. Soon it will be only a nice weather vehicle.

    • @cook4015
      @cook4015 11 місяців тому +1

      Do what i did. Buy a Denso starter from CNC FAB she will start fast in any weather with good batteries and glow plugs.

    • @JLCmike4014
      @JLCmike4014 11 місяців тому +1

      @@cook4015, the glow plug system is 100% operational. Once i had it plugged in for about an hour it fired up. Cranky but still fired up.

    • @cook4015
      @cook4015 11 місяців тому

      @@JLCmike4014 Good deal then. Glad she started. Mine fired up yesterday at 3 degrees fahrenheit without being plugged in. She wasn't happy though lol

  • @stevenl34
    @stevenl34 10 місяців тому +1

    Dam man you need some gloves. I installed a battery maintainer under the hood and ran the plug down next to the heater plug and use a plug adapter so you can just plug in the maintainer or both if it's cold. I plug the maintainer in all the time even in warm days

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  10 місяців тому

      I probably should’ve grabbed the gloves haha. I’ve thought about making a setup like that with the maintainer. These batteries were just toast. Got a new pair and the old girl fires right up.

    • @stevenl34
      @stevenl34 10 місяців тому

      I Installed one permanently and plug it in even though my batteries are good. It keeps them topped off@@LivingOnWheels

  • @ikzelerts
    @ikzelerts 11 місяців тому +1

    I like the black ford in the background. I have a 03
    F350 same color as yours with 7.3 and a black XLT 1984 F250 4x4 in rough shape. Currently not running no spark. What year is your black one.

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому +1

      It’s actually a dark green 84 6.9 idi. My younger cousin picked it up late this last summer. It’s a good looking rig.

  • @thevikingwolfpack836
    @thevikingwolfpack836 11 місяців тому

    Get the gel batteries an I run 10 w30 with stiction eliminator.

  • @JesseJames-23
    @JesseJames-23 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m sure you covered this but why did you sell the last 7.3 that thing was sweet

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому +1

      I honestly just needed a change of pace. Got a little burnt out after pounding out so many weekly videos on it.

  • @CountryMileGarage
    @CountryMileGarage 10 місяців тому

    Change the engine oil to a lighter weight synthetic oil helps a bunch for the colder winter months ... keep up the good work

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  10 місяців тому +1

      Definitely does help. I frequently run 5w40 in the winter but didn’t work out with the oil change schedule this year. Biggest issue was just bad batteries though.

    • @CountryMileGarage
      @CountryMileGarage 10 місяців тому

      @@LivingOnWheels you are right weak batteries doesn't help matter especially with glow plugs draining the battery even before you get the first crank in lol

  • @1993Minor
    @1993Minor 11 місяців тому

    same on mine have to plug it in when its under 30

  • @christopherleveck6835
    @christopherleveck6835 11 місяців тому

    I have a 2000 Excursion 7.3.….. had an ice storm too. I plugged it in for 20 minutes and it fired right up after sitting for about 6 months....

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому

      Sounds like a healthy rig!

    • @christopherleveck6835
      @christopherleveck6835 11 місяців тому +1

      @@LivingOnWheels I bought it brand new. Has 175k miles on it. Just broken in.

    • @christopherleveck6835
      @christopherleveck6835 11 місяців тому

      @@LivingOnWheels what part of the country are you in?
      I'm in Oregon.

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому

      @@christopherleveck6835 I’m in the willamette valley

    • @christopherleveck6835
      @christopherleveck6835 11 місяців тому

      @@LivingOnWheels hey, I'm in South Salem... Maybe we are neighbors?
      I'm going to be doing a TON of work on my Excursion in the spring or sooner if I can find some place warm or at least indoors to work on it.
      First thing is all the brakes.
      Then going to replace the entire grey interior with a black one. Going to update to newer seats and replace the bench in the back with captains chairs to match the front...
      You are welcome to video it if you want.

  • @Likeabletexas
    @Likeabletexas 11 місяців тому +1

    Dude I never noticed squadron patches in any of your vehicles. Is that a VT-3 patch on your far right?

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому +1

      Good eye! It is indeed. They are patches from my brother who’s in right now.

    • @Likeabletexas
      @Likeabletexas 11 місяців тому

      Same job, different service. I’ll message you via another channel

  • @michaellangdonful
    @michaellangdonful 11 місяців тому

    Whereabouts in Oregon are you located?

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому

      Willamette valley

    • @michaellangdonful
      @michaellangdonful 11 місяців тому

      @@LivingOnWheels are you in Lebanon somewhere or in Brownsville? I’m in Lebanon.

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@michaellangdonful Not going to get too detailed. As I am sure you understand.

    • @michaellangdonful
      @michaellangdonful 11 місяців тому

      @@LivingOnWheels yep I understand.

  • @jonsaircond8520
    @jonsaircond8520 11 місяців тому

    My 99 isn't plugged in and I wouldn't even try to start it right now. I have atleast 2 glow plugs out and it lopes at 45

  • @AlphaZuluPhotography
    @AlphaZuluPhotography 11 місяців тому

    I live in Arizona. I can’t relate to any of this. 😂

  • @Chop919
    @Chop919 11 місяців тому

    When its cold mine cranks immediately but lope starts for a couple seconds. Cant figure out why.

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому +1

      Thats not out of the ordinary. The Cylinders need to warm up before they are all firing fully. Might have a few glow plugs that aren't heating quite as much.

  • @tomoudekerk5346
    @tomoudekerk5346 11 місяців тому

    Plug the poor thing in next time, is my advice, I wouldn't start a diesel like that unless my life depended on it ,
    Anyway appreciate the videos

  • @furioustrucking
    @furioustrucking 11 місяців тому +1

    Doing all this in a hoody 🥶

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому +1

      Haha any longer and I might’ve had to break out the carhartt

  • @alcatraz501
    @alcatraz501 11 місяців тому +1

    I wanna see the tractor start 😂

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому

      I legit almost put that in the video! It honestly probably would’ve started better than my truck 😂

  • @kalebsnook1320
    @kalebsnook1320 10 місяців тому

    Heard your gonna t4 swap it

  • @tomoconnor7528
    @tomoconnor7528 11 місяців тому

    Dude I thought you got rid of your 7.3

  • @vangilanteryan713
    @vangilanteryan713 11 місяців тому +1

    Cool deal, ger er dun'.

  • @efresh5694
    @efresh5694 11 місяців тому

    Heyy I thought you sold your Ford?

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому +1

      I did, aaaand bought another one haha

    • @silvergrizzly316
      @silvergrizzly316 11 місяців тому +1

      He's just not a dodge kinda guy 😂😂👍👍

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому +3

      @@silvergrizzly316 I got respect for all the main platforms 👌🏻

    • @silvergrizzly316
      @silvergrizzly316 11 місяців тому +1

      @LivingOnWheels EXACTLY brother, I do to. 👍👍

  • @KINDIRBUDS
    @KINDIRBUDS 3 місяці тому

    Plugged in and a no start need new batts.(old starter can fuck ya too)

  • @chuckparson6712
    @chuckparson6712 11 місяців тому +1

    You definitely need a garage or carport 😂

    • @LivingOnWheels
      @LivingOnWheels  11 місяців тому +1

      That would be a dream haha. Maybe one day

  • @dannysavagedraftguru
    @dannysavagedraftguru 11 місяців тому

    Thought u got rid of 7.3 and got a Cummins ? I stopped watching I’ll start again

  • @AlphaZuluPhotography
    @AlphaZuluPhotography 11 місяців тому

    I was hoping to see you ice drift your wheelchair.

  • @fordx4n
    @fordx4n 11 місяців тому

    I hate ice storms!