The line inside a line idea is fantastic! I especially enjoyed this episode. Tip on the first gens, if you're going to use it as a family truck or long hauler, take the time to insulate the cab. lay down insulation everywhere you can. Under the carpet, door skins and back panel. It makes such a difference not only in sound quality but also with the A/C and heating of the cab. NOTHING turns heads like a first gen... and the sound of a 12 valve is music to my ears.
In Alaska an old trick for starting the old diesels when it’s real cold is to light a small fire under the engine/ oil pan for a few minutes. Basically like having a hot start for a larger engine, so I’ve heard, never done it myself. Thanks for doing this episode, I’ve always liked seeing clays truck on his show
“Mega simplicity” that was all the masses needed to hear. You can fix the 12v with very basic tools which also helps. Love to see guys figuring this stuff out as the more knowledgeable we all are on these rigs the easier we can thrive. Look up “right to repair” it’s a scary reality that happened to the farm industry with tractors. Technology got so advanced the average person can’t fix it or afford the software to diagnose issues. You can cut the fuel with kerosene or ATF fluid if you gelled up. Spare filters under the seat and you can overcome any of the clogging problems if your not filtering it as clean as some others.
I have a 92 f250 with a 7.3 idi motor that was the precursor to the powerstroke. I can run old motor oil cut with gasoline no problem. Love the simplicity of it. Good old manual diesel farm truck
The number one thing any long term end of the world vehicle has to be is PROPANE driven. Within a matter of years every bit of gasoline or diesel will be near unusable. Same with your veggie oil or other food or plant based oils, rancid and unusable in most cases. Propane on the other hand almost never goes bad (if ever). Easy to store in large tanks on your property, and almost every corner store or hardware store has a large tank for refills. All of that will remain good as long as the tank remains viable. It’s easy to say you can just run your truck on veggie oil, but how often are you able to find 30 gallons of veggie oil easily, especially after the end of the world? Or waste oils? Sure, you may get lucky for a while, but otherwise it’s going to be difficult. Those products are also hard on the engine, sure, they work, but it isn’t optimal.
Awesome video, I have a similar truck but mines a Chevy M1008 with a 6.2 gutless diesel, but it sits on 37” humvee takeoffs & gives me 18mpg’s around town, it’s the one on my TH-cam pic, it’s basically a civilian 1 ton K30 it has 4.56 gears & a Detroit locker in the rear, I’ve always wanted to do a Cummins swap, but engines have gotten way more expensive in the last few years, hopefully one day..
The only problem I see if it truly end of world what restaurant will be cooking with oil and where you gonna get diesel you gonna run out , but be great for a while. I also think it's cool as hell
Jim you're thinking about EMI electromagnetic interference. When electronic fuel injection became popular many vehicles had issues from unshielded wires. Most wiring since the early 80s has some form of shielding to prevent it. The wires are fine, computers, a bit of a different story
Honestly hydrogen powdered cars is the future. Its extremely easy to store, lasts forever, can be turned into a soild fuel. The suspension it doesn't take off due to lobbying from big oil is intresting
You guys probably can't get Toyota diesel trucks in the states because we in Australia buy them all up. Landcruiser troop carrier, 79 series Landcruiser, Hilux diesel.
I’m a Hardware R&D engineer, and have worked on systems hardened against EMPs. Shielding is tricky, and most people are wasting payload, money, and time trying to shield against EMPs. Particularly when you get to the “who would hit me with an EMP and why” I think Reliability and Maintainability are more important.
The old Toyota you can swap in a VW TDI in. Or at least in the 80’s style Toyota pickup. 4BT would be cooler though. They are common swap for older jeeps. There was a test that’s online , it included 10 cars and they hit it with an emp style test. It’s very interesting to read.
On the EMPs, how do you think all the fusible links in the dodge harness would fair if exposed to an emp? The wiring on the first gens is one of the primary reasons I switched over to a Fummins.
Curious about the CA diesel comment…other brands sell diesel in CA, so maybe it would be that it would need to be certified? I’ve owned two, drive one currently. Knowing Toyota, their tech would be good.
That will work, but going to depend on the health of the batteries and your solar array. You have to remember that a standard golf cart has about 8000 watt hours of batteries, and the roof could maybe hold 300-400 watts of solar panels. So, yes, it would recharge it, but over a period of days, and then you’d be able to go maybe 30-60 miles, and then need to recharge for a week again. So, not optimal for long distances, but good for around a ranch.
Started running vegetable oil since 2008. In mechanical diesels from VW’s to a fleet of 12v cummins and early 7.3 powerstrokes. ( not our favorite) 55 mpg in the vw and 24 mpg in the 12v. We ran separate fuel cells to allow us to switch back to the factory system incase of issues especially in our deep cold winters. And it only costs our time since the fuel is free. A small crew of us have a good selection of those trucks and parts which on these vehicles are basically cave man compared to anything now. No computer needed, and with a manual we could in theory just bump start it off a hill if it was completely grid down.
all you need is an inertia starter on a vintage diesel powered truck with a manual transmission and you got a 100% non electrical based apocalypse vehicle
@@mine12389vegetable oil will be available if they closed. With the immense problem this country has with eating fried food it will probably not be eliminated for a very long time.
Albeit interesting and definitely a more economical means of running a truck, an end of the world event will result in a scenario that is essentially long term camping. No vehicles, just backpacking with essentials. Still as a chemical engineer I can appreciate the work and experimentation that Clay went through and my hat is off to him.
ALH Volkswagen TDI for you toyota. Tons of toyota pickups swapped woth this combo. If we could just get the 79 series landcruiser here in the states would be awesome.
I have a 1995 f350 with a 1995 P-pumped 12 valve cummins in it. The only wires required are the starter an selinoid. The fuel shut off selinoid has been replaced with a choke cable to cut fuel to injection pump to shut it off.
diesel still takes a quite bit of industrial infrastructure and agriculture to run even with biodiesels. a gas engine is a better choice that can run on E100 or wood gas. wood gas would be preferable as no industrial or agriculture infrastructure would be needed. E100 is more preferable to biodiesel as it can be produced off wild fruits and fire. that is if we are talking true end of world stuff
@@VortexNation I’ve seen videos of kubota generator engines put in vehicles. One that comes to mind is an old Willys Jeep. It’s high on the list for my 62 scout
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The line inside a line idea is fantastic! I especially enjoyed this episode. Tip on the first gens, if you're going to use it as a family truck or long hauler, take the time to insulate the cab. lay down insulation everywhere you can. Under the carpet, door skins and back panel. It makes such a difference not only in sound quality but also with the A/C and heating of the cab. NOTHING turns heads like a first gen... and the sound of a 12 valve is music to my ears.
In Alaska an old trick for starting the old diesels when it’s real cold is to light a small fire under the engine/ oil pan for a few minutes. Basically like having a hot start for a larger engine, so I’ve heard, never done it myself. Thanks for doing this episode, I’ve always liked seeing clays truck on his show
“Mega simplicity” that was all the masses needed to hear.
You can fix the 12v with very basic tools which also helps.
Love to see guys figuring this stuff out as the more knowledgeable we all are on these rigs the easier we can thrive.
Look up “right to repair” it’s a scary reality that happened to the farm industry with tractors. Technology got so advanced the average person can’t fix it or afford the software to diagnose issues.
You can cut the fuel with kerosene or ATF fluid if you gelled up.
Spare filters under the seat and you can overcome any of the clogging problems if your not filtering it as clean as some others.
I have a 92 f250 with a 7.3 idi motor that was the precursor to the powerstroke. I can run old motor oil cut with gasoline no problem. Love the simplicity of it. Good old manual diesel farm truck
The number one thing any long term end of the world vehicle has to be is PROPANE driven. Within a matter of years every bit of gasoline or diesel will be near unusable. Same with your veggie oil or other food or plant based oils, rancid and unusable in most cases. Propane on the other hand almost never goes bad (if ever). Easy to store in large tanks on your property, and almost every corner store or hardware store has a large tank for refills. All of that will remain good as long as the tank remains viable.
It’s easy to say you can just run your truck on veggie oil, but how often are you able to find 30 gallons of veggie oil easily, especially after the end of the world? Or waste oils? Sure, you may get lucky for a while, but otherwise it’s going to be difficult. Those products are also hard on the engine, sure, they work, but it isn’t optimal.
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Awesome video, I have a similar truck but mines a Chevy M1008 with a 6.2 gutless diesel, but it sits on 37” humvee takeoffs & gives me 18mpg’s around town, it’s the one on my TH-cam pic, it’s basically a civilian 1 ton K30 it has 4.56 gears & a Detroit locker in the rear, I’ve always wanted to do a Cummins swap, but engines have gotten way more expensive in the last few years, hopefully one day..
The only problem I see if it truly end of world what restaurant will be cooking with oil and where you gonna get diesel you gonna run out , but be great for a while. I also think it's cool as hell
Jim you're thinking about EMI electromagnetic interference. When electronic fuel injection became popular many vehicles had issues from unshielded wires. Most wiring since the early 80s has some form of shielding to prevent it. The wires are fine, computers, a bit of a different story
Honestly hydrogen powdered cars is the future. Its extremely easy to store, lasts forever, can be turned into a soild fuel.
The suspension it doesn't take off due to lobbying from big oil is intresting
You guys probably can't get Toyota diesel trucks in the states because we in Australia buy them all up. Landcruiser troop carrier, 79 series Landcruiser, Hilux diesel.
I’m a Hardware R&D engineer, and have worked on systems hardened against EMPs.
Shielding is tricky, and most people are wasting payload, money, and time trying to shield against EMPs.
Particularly when you get to the “who would hit me with an EMP and why”
I think Reliability and Maintainability are more important.
The old Toyota you can swap in a VW TDI in. Or at least in the 80’s style Toyota pickup. 4BT would be cooler though. They are common swap for older jeeps.
There was a test that’s online , it included 10 cars and they hit it with an emp style test.
It’s very interesting to read.
On the EMPs, how do you think all the fusible links in the dodge harness would fair if exposed to an emp? The wiring on the first gens is one of the primary reasons I switched over to a Fummins.
Not sure a fusible link will be affected? But worse case you can just replace them. After the emp
Curious about the CA diesel comment…other brands sell diesel in CA, so maybe it would be that it would need to be certified? I’ve owned two, drive one currently. Knowing Toyota, their tech would be good.
And……first Gen Dodge trucks just got higher lol. Give “The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel” a read. Very interesting history lesson.
It makes me wonder if the old school Isuzu diesels, like the pup pickups, are capable of the same mods.
Yes they have a 4BT instead of the 6BT in the dodges
This eow thought is certainly there. Thinking more on homesteading but the diesel truck running on whatever has to be on the list
The Mercedes OM617 5 cylinder NON turbo is the way to go for an old Toyota HiLux
My budget end of days vehicle will be a golf cart with a solar panel roof . Self charge no fuel.
That will work, but going to depend on the health of the batteries and your solar array. You have to remember that a standard golf cart has about 8000 watt hours of batteries, and the roof could maybe hold 300-400 watts of solar panels. So, yes, it would recharge it, but over a period of days, and then you’d be able to go maybe 30-60 miles, and then need to recharge for a week again. So, not optimal for long distances, but good for around a ranch.
Plus you could operate it without being noticed due to the quietness. Stealth cart...
A person could always charge it at the home base bigger solar charger. The roof would be to get you back home i
@@Sonofaguninmo Yeah that could certainly help/work. Your initial post made it seem that you were more of roving self contained system.
Vw tdi is the what you’d want in a Toyota
Started running vegetable oil since 2008. In mechanical diesels from VW’s to a fleet of 12v cummins and early 7.3 powerstrokes. ( not our favorite)
55 mpg in the vw and 24 mpg in the 12v. We ran separate fuel cells to allow us to switch back to the factory system incase of issues especially in our deep cold winters. And it only costs our time since the fuel is free.
A small crew of us have a good selection of those trucks and parts which on these vehicles are basically cave man compared to anything now.
No computer needed, and with a manual we could in theory just bump start it off a hill if it was completely grid down.
all you need is an inertia starter on a vintage diesel powered truck with a manual transmission and you got a 100% non electrical based apocalypse vehicle
As long as the kids these days know how to shift the transmission! Ha
that only works if the petroleum refineries are still in operation and if thats the case its probably not an apocalypse
@@mine12389vegetable oil will be available if they closed. With the immense problem this country has with eating fried food it will probably not be eliminated for a very long time.
Albeit interesting and definitely a more economical means of running a truck, an end of the world event will result in a scenario that is essentially long term camping. No vehicles, just backpacking with essentials. Still as a chemical engineer I can appreciate the work and experimentation that Clay went through and my hat is off to him.
Pretty sure they have a small diesel in the Jeep.
ALH Volkswagen TDI for you toyota. Tons of toyota pickups swapped woth this combo.
If we could just get the 79 series landcruiser here in the states would be awesome.
I have a 1995 f350 with a 1995 P-pumped 12 valve cummins in it. The only wires required are the starter an selinoid. The fuel shut off selinoid has been replaced with a choke cable to cut fuel to injection pump to shut it off.
Try tank heaters that stick on the bottom. Like the ones on RV for cold weather.
Holliday cartridge talk?
diesel still takes a quite bit of industrial infrastructure and agriculture to run even with biodiesels. a gas engine is a better choice that can run on E100 or wood gas. wood gas would be preferable as no industrial or agriculture infrastructure would be needed. E100 is more preferable to biodiesel as it can be produced off wild fruits and fire. that is if we are talking true end of world stuff
The last time a emp was used was Hiroshima and Nagasaki
To put a diesel in the Toyota- either vw or kubota engine.
That would be cool to see!
@@VortexNation I’ve seen videos of kubota generator engines put in vehicles. One that comes to mind is an old Willys Jeep. It’s high on the list for my 62 scout
As someone that owned a first gen dodge, probably the last truck I’m picking for an end of the world rig.
I have no intention of ever owning another Dodge truck...
So basically you just need to do a frame off restoration and engine swap and you're good...
I’ve heard that Nissan Cummins is not awesome
Please don't cut diesel with gas.
#balldust
Toyota Hilux diesel
Thw old IZUZU 4 cly diesel swap Toyota