Cold Start of a 1983 Nissan Datsun diesel pickup in 22 degree weather. Engine: SD25 - 70hp This video was produced for the 2016 IDParts.com cold start contest.
That is the clearest sounding audio for a cold start video I've ever heard. Having that professional microphone over the engine really made a huge difference. Great video!
Thanks Adam! We were fortunate to have one on hand. I made sure to edit all the sound files so you are hearing that mic on the engine every time it turns over.
Loud and clear understandable here in the Netherlands!! Always wanted to know this 1983 Datsun would cold start. And always make sure to glow these glow plugs for at least 20 sec, especially when cold; one attempt, starts immediately.
I love the sound of a diesel engine. It's a shame that Nissan discontinued the diesel vehicle when they did. It may not be for everyone, but I believe the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
@@ClassicTVMan1981X Why they were never a good seller here in the USA is beyond me. Even then, you had Mercedes-Benz Diesel and you had Volkswagen Diesel. So there should've been no reason to not offer a Toyota Diesel, an Isuzu Diesel, or a Mitsubishi Diesel, or Datsun (Nissan) Diesel.
I current own the very 1st SD-25 diesel engine out of my late father's 1983 Datsun/Nissan diesel King cab truck. Dad's truck was the #52 truck out of the Smyrna Tenn Plant and the very 1st SD-25.(Authenticated By Nissan) Although the truck itself was scrapped long ago, I kept the motor and Transmission. I fully overhauled the motor at 609000 miles and with it's matching 5 speed transmission, is in a 2003 Ford Ranger Ext Cab XLT. I have put 180000 on the engine since the overhaul. No Problems yet. BTW Dad's Truck had the exact same paint job as this truck does. Interior was identical. Let me know if you ever want to sell it. I loved that truck
2:20 Don't pump the pedal, just floor it until it starts to start, and ease off keeping it a tad above idle, don't do the "TH-cam" high-rev cold start. Also, glow it for 30+ seconds.
Newcumpas1 what's happening if he pump pedal, does it have something to do with the electronic fuel injection? Are you supposed to pump only carburettor engines or, it have something to do with indirect fuel injection like in this case?
Данило Ђорђевић If he holds the pedal down and keep it there, the injectionpump will deliver more fuel and the rpm will be higher than the idle is set to once the engine has started, thats true sir, but a pumping movement on the pedal whon't build up any extra fuel like it does on carburators on some gasoline engines.
Had an '84 King Cab, also with the SD25 diesel, back in the day here in Manitoba, Canada. Once on a cold January night, had to start it while -35C outside (around -30F), after being parked for over a day on the street. Took a couple of minutes before it was finally running on all 4 cylinders. I've never seen so much smoke out of an exhaust pipe. Traffic couldn't see through it. Great engine though.
Now that's an impressive truck! I can't believe it's available with a diesel in the US. By the way, that's a good sounding diesel. I just like the way diesels sound. Your brother sure got a rare car. Tell him that I think it's a cool truck.
Thank you - it was originally my grandfather's bought brand new on the west coast. I'm in the process of fixing her up. You find out how rare they are when you start looking fur parts.
+Wes Clark By the way, quick question. I saw that the instructions say that you can't hold the glow plug button for more than 5 seconds. I've looked up other Nissan Datsun cold start videos, and they glow them for much longer.
Quick history; This truck was bought new by my grandparents and passed along to me. While 99.9% original down to the wipers, a few 'modifications' were made as things broke over the years. The glow plug bypass is one of them. I have no idea who wrote those instructions or why. I have definitely held the button for longer on cold days.
Thanks! Will is currently rebuilding an engine for an Audi A6 wagon. The most complicated thing he had ever previously done to a vehicle was to add a trailer hitch to a VW Golf. I vote for a 'first crank' video next after he's done.
Never let an idiot start your truck. Nice little truck. The auto glow system may work better. It often glows system and after glows system with ruck running for better starts and less smoke
I had one of these for 8 years. The best tip for me was starting fluid, spray some on your air filter, and she'll come to life much faster. Hope it helps.
we had an international scout with the bigger cousin of this motor, the Turbo SD-33... I think all of 110 Horsepower... we used to hold our glowplugs for 30 seconds and kick it over..
THIS! I swapped a turbo scout SD-33 into my CJ, on very cold days I would hold it for a minute. www.fourwheeler.com/project-vehicles/154-0805-1978-jeep-cj7-yj-tj/
Sounds ok and "is" ok are two different things. Not being rude but it needs to be held longer. That or get a higher amp switch, (like the 7.3 powerstroke, it comes with a 30 amp switch, a lot of people install a 100 amp switch. starts first time everytime that way.)
Omg. DIESEL ENGINES THAT HAVE GLOW PLUGS ARE MADE TO GET THEM HOT, THEN CRANK! That's the simple answer. Barely holding them before cranking will NOT usually work and diesel starters are expensive, since they're working more than twice as hard as a normal starter would for the same size gasoline engine... You know nothing about diesel engines. I'm not wasting my time here.
i hawe a datsun 910 ,produced a 1981,turn a knob and automatic glowing plug working a 15 sec and igniting on a half key an -20 celsius ,but i sold him ,rust destroid him,magnificent car! bluebird sedan engine ld 20 60 hp rear whel drive diferencial lock beautifol!
This! My only regret was not having like 10 different thermometers to prove it was cold. Lesson learned. It can get cold here in North Carolina but still not snow. Very typical in the Piedmont region.
shouldn't need to Give it throttle to start it. its a Diesel. if its not hot enough to burn a small amount of fuel that Cools the cylinder why add more Liquid that will cool the cylinder even further. and make the mixture non combustible.
My uncle had a petrol version and I remember the choke lever (can still be seen here). I was a child and that feature was interesting. Someone had to explain to me what it does, in simple language.
A choke does exactly what the word says, it chokes the engine, the choke restricts air to the engine so the air/fuel mixture becomes richer (more fuel).
Buen vehículo todos los carros tienen sus mañas solo es de ayarles 👍🙄🤔😃 tengo 28 años manejando de joven en los 80 me estrenaba como manejando en ese modelo así lo recuerdo el tablero buen vehículo
I would try to explain my bother's reasoning for never wearing shoes but this was actually a rare moment when he wore loafers instead of the sandals he wears year round. Even when it's rain/snow..
got a 1990 d21 td27 no turbo and its very very rare if ever needs the hand throttle just the glow plugs warm and normaly on just on the second crank if that and starts straight away and happy sits at 500rpm than creaps to 700rpm and my dad normaly use to just get in a go never warmed it up just straight down the road 3,000rpm in each gear 206k still perfect they clear dont have a clue what they are doing here
Wow.. Thats not even cold haha, i got a 190D Mercedes, stood locked up in a shed (cold) for almost 3 years, no battery charger or anything, glow plug 5 sec, and then started right up, and that was when it was almost -14F / -26 C. Same goes for our Volvo's ( Gas )
Awesome! I thought I saw one like this floating around craigslist/marketplace. I'm a little bit south of charlotte. Mines not anywhere near as good as shape as his is.
Very true! I'll never sell mine lol. Side note I did get mine to 92mph coming down from ashville on black mountain. Couldn't make it up the hill though
That is the clearest sounding audio for a cold start video I've ever heard. Having that professional microphone over the engine really made a huge difference. Great video!
Thanks Adam! We were fortunate to have one on hand. I made sure to edit all the sound files so you are hearing that mic on the engine every time it turns over.
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"There is no noise like a diesel Datsun cold start" - Benjamin Franklin
Loud and clear understandable here in the Netherlands!! Always wanted to know this 1983 Datsun would cold start.
And always make sure to glow these glow plugs for at least 20 sec, especially when cold; one attempt, starts immediately.
I lost it at "Why are my wipers on?" LOL Great video guys
I love the sound of a diesel engine. It's a shame that Nissan discontinued the diesel vehicle when they did. It may not be for everyone, but I believe the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
Engines like these are treated more fairly if you allow the glow plug warning light to disappear before you turn the ignition key the rest of the way.
@@ClassicTVMan1981X Why they were never a good seller here in the USA is beyond me. Even then, you had Mercedes-Benz Diesel and you had Volkswagen Diesel. So there should've been no reason to not offer a Toyota Diesel, an Isuzu Diesel, or a Mitsubishi Diesel, or Datsun (Nissan) Diesel.
@@jasoncarpp7742 The lingering issues of Oldsmobile's V8 diesel engine, and lower gas prices at the time, did these diesel mini-trucks in.
the sd25 though was a bit underpowered
@@ClassicTVMan1981X How about today? The cost of diesel has skyrocketed to unheard of prices.
That interior tho! It’s so clean!!!!
Thanks!
I current own the very 1st SD-25 diesel engine out of my late father's 1983 Datsun/Nissan diesel King cab truck. Dad's truck was the #52 truck out of the Smyrna Tenn Plant and the very 1st SD-25.(Authenticated By Nissan) Although the truck itself was scrapped long ago, I kept the motor and Transmission. I fully overhauled the motor at 609000 miles and with it's matching 5 speed transmission, is in a 2003 Ford Ranger Ext Cab XLT. I have put 180000 on the engine since the overhaul. No Problems yet. BTW Dad's Truck had the exact same paint job as this truck does. Interior was identical. Let me know if you ever want to sell it. I loved that truck
2:20 Don't pump the pedal, just floor it until it starts to start, and ease off keeping it a tad above idle, don't do the "TH-cam" high-rev cold start. Also, glow it for 30+ seconds.
If you have self regulating plugs
That is the cleanest 720 I have seen in 20 years
Makes me miss my 82 isuzu diesel pup
Clearly you don't know how to start an indirect injection diesel engine
his profile picture explains why
lol Good Point!
What is he doing it wrong, except the fact that he is only turning on glow plugs for only a few seconds,
An sd25 is direct inj.
Wait for the glow plug warning light to go out before you turn the key the rest of the way.
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Carolina for the win!
Glad brother #2 took over. Don't pump the pedal.
Newcumpas1 what's happening if he pump pedal, does it have something to do with the electronic fuel injection? Are you supposed to pump only carburettor engines or, it have something to do with indirect fuel injection like in this case?
Newcumpas1 lol it's a diesel, pumping doesn't do anything.
MrJokkoma are u sure man, cause if it is mechanical fuel injection, I think it certainly does something....
Данило Ђорђевић If he holds the pedal down and keep it there, the injectionpump will deliver more fuel and the rpm will be higher than the idle is set to once the engine has started, thats true sir, but a pumping movement on the pedal whon't build up any extra fuel like it does on carburators on some gasoline engines.
glad to see there still are datsun 720 ute's still about
+genmaxpain That's not a ute. It's a truck. A ute is a car with a truck bed, this is a truck though and through.
That's a nice truck!
Thanks!
wow superb condition 720 truck I ever seen.
there are better ones around there. Anyway, this one is beatiful.... it is just that i dont like diesel. Mine haves an L18 gas engine.
Had an '84 King Cab, also with the SD25 diesel, back in the day here in Manitoba, Canada. Once on a cold January night, had to start it while -35C outside (around -30F), after being parked for over a day on the street. Took a couple of minutes before it was finally running on all 4 cylinders. I've never seen so much smoke out of an exhaust pipe. Traffic couldn't see through it. Great engine though.
Make a video of your truck on your channel, I have a video of my 1986 on my channel.
Now that's an impressive truck! I can't believe it's available with a diesel in the US. By the way, that's a good sounding diesel. I just like the way diesels sound. Your brother sure got a rare car. Tell him that I think it's a cool truck.
Thank you - it was originally my grandfather's bought brand new on the west coast. I'm in the process of fixing her up. You find out how rare they are when you start looking fur parts.
+Wes Clark By the way, quick question. I saw that the instructions say that you can't hold the glow plug button for more than 5 seconds. I've looked up other Nissan Datsun cold start videos, and they glow them for much longer.
Quick history; This truck was bought new by my grandparents and passed along to me. While 99.9% original down to the wipers, a few 'modifications' were made as things broke over the years. The glow plug bypass is one of them. I have no idea who wrote those instructions or why. I have definitely held the button for longer on cold days.
Wish I would have know that the glow plug could have been held longer
Of course it was. There were two versions:
Datsun, 1981-1983, SD22 engine
Nissan, 1983-1/2-1985, SD25 engine
audio was so clear that you could hear someone hock a loogie at 1:08, thanks Wes- so classy
I love the way you all talk.
*y'all
Apart from your accent, the steering wheel cover is the next best thing. My Mom had one on her Triumph steering wheel.
awesome video, you guys should make more videos this was funny and cool because of the truck
Thanks! Will is currently rebuilding an engine for an Audi A6 wagon. The most complicated thing he had ever previously done to a vehicle was to add a trailer hitch to a VW Golf. I vote for a 'first crank' video next after he's done.
Great job and entertaining too!
I don't know how to handle nice feedback... lol I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Listen that baby purr. That son, is Datsun power!!!
Adam Brady Yeah man Datsun.! I love Datsun.!
WHY'RE MY WIPERS ON?
you need more subs
Never let an idiot start your truck. Nice little truck. The auto glow system may work better. It often glows system and after glows system with ruck running for better starts and less smoke
Beautiful
I had one of these for 8 years. The best tip for me was starting fluid, spray some on your air filter, and she'll come to life much faster. Hope it helps.
Love that clacky diesel sound so much
I've never seen anybody make such a fuss over starting an engine lol.
They even made a family thing out of it 3:19. Just keep the button down a bit longer, 3 seconds are too short for the glow plugs to heat up.
Beautiful car i love it
Perfect 5/7
we had an international scout with the bigger cousin of this motor, the Turbo SD-33... I think all of 110 Horsepower... we used to hold our glowplugs for 30 seconds and kick it over..
THIS! I swapped a turbo scout SD-33 into my CJ, on very cold days I would hold it for a minute. www.fourwheeler.com/project-vehicles/154-0805-1978-jeep-cj7-yj-tj/
GREAT NISSAN.
Nice truck!
Thanks!
Imagine a thief trying to steal this truck on a cold winter day 🤣
3 seconds is an awfully short time for glow plugs. It's usually 15 - 30 seconds, and it may have started easier that way. Well done video, anyway.
+themaritimeman I said the same thing - HOLD THE GLOW PLUGS LONGER!!! :p
Sounds ok and "is" ok are two different things. Not being rude but it needs to be held longer. That or get a higher amp switch, (like the 7.3 powerstroke, it comes with a 30 amp switch, a lot of people install a 100 amp switch. starts first time everytime that way.)
Omg. DIESEL ENGINES THAT HAVE GLOW PLUGS ARE MADE TO GET THEM HOT, THEN CRANK!
That's the simple answer. Barely holding them before cranking will NOT usually work and diesel starters are expensive, since they're working more than twice as hard as a normal starter would for the same size gasoline engine...
You know nothing about diesel engines. I'm not wasting my time here.
Awesome truck. I saw one of those in Chile.
These guys are so FUNNY! reminds me of me and my brother lol
i hawe a datsun 910 ,produced a 1981,turn a knob and automatic glowing plug working a 15 sec and igniting on a half key an -20 celsius ,but i sold him ,rust destroid him,magnificent car! bluebird sedan engine ld 20 60 hp rear whel drive diferencial lock beautifol!
William if you can reply to this comment, would love to see more video on your channel.
Love to hear your voice
i wasnt aware the diesel was an option in that late of a nissan. other than looks like it needs a motor mount, pretty awesome video lol
1985 was the last year for the SD25 diesel option, but also the first year in which we do _not_ see the Datsun name on the tailgate!
@@ClassicTVMan1981X I think the 1st year of the D21 hardbody was available with the SD25 as well
@@twoeightythreez
In Canada, but I don't think it was here in the US.
cold start, no snow...
google tells me 22f is about -5,5c, it sure doesnt look like it :D
thumps up for the great audio thou (and that funny accent)
+DerMacko Well who the hell knows, we had -21*C and no snow (or hardly a few flakes, LITERALLY) this year.
This! My only regret was not having like 10 different thermometers to prove it was cold. Lesson learned. It can get cold here in North Carolina but still not snow. Very typical in the Piedmont region.
a greta thunberg like this.
oscar zapico sure!
shouldn't need to Give it throttle to start it. its a Diesel. if its not hot enough to burn a small amount of fuel that Cools the cylinder why add more Liquid that will cool the cylinder even further. and make the mixture non combustible.
ive got a lifted 85 nissan 720 sd25 diesel 4x4 dual cab, just wondering whats the size of your battery is
How many CCA?
I like that truck...🎉
I have the same car, but i glow 10-15 sec, and keep glowing while starting. 360 000Km on it. Still starts at -20 ° C. (-4 °F)
My uncle had a petrol version and I remember the choke lever (can still be seen here). I was a child and that feature was interesting. Someone had to explain to me what it does, in simple language.
cruise control?
Wes Clark No cruise control on that thing. Are you trippin?
A choke does exactly what the word says, it chokes the engine, the choke restricts air to the engine so the air/fuel mixture becomes richer (more fuel).
in breed at its best
My brother-in-law had that identical truck when he and my sister got married...in 1991
Crazy that I just stumbled upon this video. I live in the same County as you. Do you still have this truck?
im sorry but if the grass is green it is not cold out
I understand the criticism... Lessons learned. I'll use a couple different next time.
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I want a vehicle that smokes like that on startup.
Interesting baby seat.
One of my daughter's favorite things is to ride around the yard in the 'blue truck.' I'm still trying to convince my wife it should be her first car.
Me gusta esa troca
1983.5 year model
Uuuuuuuui que linda apenas la vi me enamoré es preciosa te doy un billón
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I just bought a 1982 Datsun 720 diesel. Do you guys not have a block heater for yours? I’m in northern wisconsin so I imagine I’m gonna need one. Haha
We're in NC so no block heater (it rarely gets in the 20's) but I would highly recommend one for your winters.
22 degrees Fahrenheit?
must have been warmer he's running around with no socks on with his loafers your brother LOL.
He is one of those people who don’t believe in cold.
I also was a witness to him hiking Yosemite’s Half Dome in Rainbow Sandals….
@@WilliamClarkNC oh my it's like a friend I know. 😂
#RELATABLE
Oh wow... i have a 1982 Nissan Caravan SD22 Diesel....... sounds almost the same......
damn Daniel there is a choke
Yeah... I know that now...
Si no fuera por los que manejan en la primera arrancaba esa maquina!
I love diesel
That badboy needs a Turbo
good
Buen vehículo todos los carros tienen sus mañas solo es de ayarles 👍🙄🤔😃 tengo 28 años manejando de joven en los 80 me estrenaba como manejando en ese modelo así lo recuerdo el tablero buen vehículo
Weas the banjo?
He was trying to pump the gas like a carbureted car!
Can you please beep the horn on this Nissan Diesel pickup? Thank you!
I'll send a horn-beep video to my brother to post.
Wes Clark Great! That'll be awesome!
he doesn't glow much himself!
Cool 720 ....
Sounds like my old Peugeot XD3
👍🏻
I bet it only started b/c of 1:08. Essential to the process.
Metric 😲That's not common in the states.
hi IAM looking for a truck like that if you have one please let me know iam very interested.
How much you want for it
hi ned flanders
Remove the glow plugs install starting fluid injector
I wanted to see a 720 diesel I have a 720 with the z24 on gasoline
wow barefoot in this hot loafers starting?
I would try to explain my bother's reasoning for never wearing shoes but this was actually a rare moment when he wore loafers instead of the sandals he wears year round. Even when it's rain/snow..
You don’t see many of them left
got a 1990 d21 td27 no turbo and its very very rare if ever needs the hand throttle just the glow plugs warm and normaly on just on the second crank if that and starts straight away and happy sits at 500rpm than creaps to 700rpm
and my dad normaly use to just get in a go never warmed it up just straight down the road 3,000rpm in each gear 206k still perfect
they clear dont have a clue what they are doing here
I can assure you we definitely don't.
22 it's summer lol
Wow.. Thats not even cold haha, i got a 190D Mercedes, stood locked up in a shed (cold) for almost 3 years, no battery charger or anything, glow plug 5 sec, and then started right up, and that was when it was almost -14F / -26 C. Same goes for our Volvo's ( Gas )
Napoleon dynamite over here
Very different accents for brothers lmfao
i thought the sd25 had rotary pump
SD 22 or SD 23?
SD25
3:40 is this what hell sounds like
Son confiables lo comprara 😃👍🤔🙄 aquí en mi país el salvador lijero lo compran
26 is not cold. Come to detroit.
Do you still have it?
My brother still owns it and drive it around town a few times a month
Awesome! I thought I saw one like this floating around craigslist/marketplace. I'm a little bit south of charlotte. Mines not anywhere near as good as shape as his is.
Got to get mine back on the road I miss that thing I've owned it since I was 15
@@TheNatedawg it was originally purchased by our grandfather so I doubly it will ever leave the family. Such an underpowered joy to drive lol
Very true! I'll never sell mine lol. Side note I did get mine to 92mph coming down from ashville on black mountain. Couldn't make it up the hill though
Are you trying to sound like Gomer Pyle ?
So you cant star diesel engine?
Dude your engine is shaking a whole lot when you start it. You may have a busted motor mount
Maybe... Good thing it's my brothers truck so I don't have to worry
This is most likely the case. I recently purchased new motor mounts using the money I would have otherwise spent on my brother's birthday gift.
Nice, but no need to scream like that, we can hear you. And it's a diesel, no need to push "fuel" pedale while starting.
Hold pedal down, slowly release when it fires up, hold RPM above idle, what is referred to as a high idle ...
its not cold an he can't start it, hate to see if this guy lived in Canada
+gregory Martell (Cabela's) Try Yakutsk, Canada will feel balmy after that.
North Carolina USA. Would love to visit Canada at some point though. Probably not the best idea for me to drive this truck up there though.
I want that truck real bad. Wanna trade for a v6 4x4 s10? haha