PSA: I have a lot of people saying "just use either". While that would absolutely work, it isn't usually the best thing for a diesel, especially one of these high compression 6.5s... the start issue was caused by defective glowplugs which was throwing me for a loop because I had just changed them and they were ohming out correctly. Once I got some higher quality plugs in I never had this issue again!
The real question is how to get it to start in -45c. When your block heater , battery heater and battery charger you keep on it all night still can't keep it cranking
Thanks for the tip! I don't have anyone else to ask, does the bed have some tie down points? Can I get a ratchet strap across the bed (driver to passenger)?
jim here, only in an emergency. get your truck fixed. I have a video of my truck 1995 with 250000+ on it at minus 2 degrees and not in a building and not plugged in. started just fine. justsayin, GOD BLESS, and i am number 92 on the like
I have a 1997 3500 that's a pain to start when it gets bellow 40 at night. I'd leave the block heater on all night and crank the batteries dead trying to start her......20 minutes of the hair dryer shoved in the air intake did the trick.
This video was to help people with a quick and easy short term solution (see description). Most folks don't have spare block heaters lying around to just pop in the first time their truck or tractor wont start. Currently have a block heater, oil pan heater, and glowplugs on order actually but until those things get here... hairdryer it is!
Some people don't live in areas where a block heater is needed all the time you know, this is helpful to people in those areas. Since their trucks don't have block heaters
Or put a block heater on your diesel. They’ve also got magnetic oil pain heaters that you can put on your oil pan or the manifold, wherever you can attach it, but you can get a block heater and cord for around $100 if not less. If you don’t see the cord it doesn’t mean you don’t have one. GM’s I think have them but they didn’t supply the cord on all of them. All ford diesels come with them I believe and dodge had to be ordered with them I think. Could be off on those as I’ve only owned 6.7 PowerStrokes, but block heater is your best bet for this imo.
Kevin, did you ever change your glow plug controller box? My m1123 starts like a champ when its warm but not so well when its cold. I have new plugs. Im wondering if replacing the box worth it because i seen a guy on youtube replace his box and it didnt fix his problem lol(expensive waste of time and money). I have sprayed starter fluid for 2-3 seconds and it fires right up.
I did end up changing my box and that fixed the problem the first go-around. Then I changed glowplugs and that fixed the problem the second go-around. More than likely my original (bad) box cooked the original glowplugs so both things needed to be changed. I would look at what kind you have and do some research. There are a couple iterations of boxes that are basically guaranteed to fail, so whether or not changing it fixes the issue, you at least will have some peace of mind that you won't be left stranded later on. Also, I've heard bad things about using starting fluid on old 6.5s. The compression on those motors is super high and it can hurt the motors apparently. Just what I've heard though who knows if that's actually true. Try having someone cover the exhaust with a phone book or something and crank the motor instead, this often will force them to start up pretty quickly.
@@Kevin24Seven you just gave me some really helpful information. I think i will go ahead and replace the box, because you’re right: peace of mind is everything when it comes to not getting stranded. I once heard about the army putting thick manuals behind the exhaust pipe, interesting. Thanks
Works like a charm lol... I am going to put a block heater in as well as start using a magnetic oil pan heater regardless to see how well that works but until they come in its the ole hair dryer for now!
Why is there such a hard time for americans to understand the principle of an electrical block heater? It solves all of your starting issues and also minimizes engine wear from cold startings. Is that so difficult to grasp? Using a hairdryer to start is just rediculous... really.
I clarified pretty well in the video that this wasn't a permanent solution and would get you out of a pinch in an emergency situation. I installed a block heater on this Humvee and everyone I know with older diesels has a block heater too. New American diesels don't need them unless it's like -40 C or something up in the North.
PSA: I have a lot of people saying "just use either". While that would absolutely work, it isn't usually the best thing for a diesel, especially one of these high compression 6.5s... the start issue was caused by defective glowplugs which was throwing me for a loop because I had just changed them and they were ohming out correctly. Once I got some higher quality plugs in I never had this issue again!
Do you have a model, brand, etc of glow plug that worked for you? Having trouble on 6.2 M1009. Thank you
Best idea ever! no open flames of sterno under the vehicle and no either! Without a block heater this is wonderful
The real question is how to get it to start in -45c. When your block heater , battery heater and battery charger you keep on it all night still can't keep it cranking
Thanks for the tip! I don't have anyone else to ask, does the bed have some tie down points? Can I get a ratchet strap across the bed (driver to passenger)?
They do come with tie downs but I took them out during painting. If I remember right you should be able to strap it down in the way you describe.
@@Kevin24Seven that's awesome! Thanks!
Fix the glow plugs.
When you feel like starting that rig now pour some pump gas in a rag, wrap the rag around the air inlet to the filter can and start it up.
jim here, only in an emergency. get your truck fixed. I have a video of my truck 1995 with 250000+ on it at minus 2 degrees and not in a building and not plugged in. started just fine. justsayin, GOD BLESS, and i am number 92 on the like
Hi Jim
@@jsh111 jim here, thanks for the view and comment. GOD BLESS
I have a 1997 3500 that's a pain to start when it gets bellow 40 at night. I'd leave the block heater on all night and crank the batteries dead trying to start her......20 minutes of the hair dryer shoved in the air intake did the trick.
Very nice Hmmwv.. what color is it please! Thanks
gun metal grey Metalic
Thanks!
Or just put in a block heater like most people do... My 6.2 has no trouble starting in Wisconsin winters without any assist though.
This video was to help people with a quick and easy short term solution (see description). Most folks don't have spare block heaters lying around to just pop in the first time their truck or tractor wont start.
Currently have a block heater, oil pan heater, and glowplugs on order actually but until those things get here... hairdryer it is!
Some people don't live in areas where a block heater is needed all the time you know, this is helpful to people in those areas. Since their trucks don't have block heaters
Or put a block heater on your diesel. They’ve also got magnetic oil pain heaters that you can put on your oil pan or the manifold, wherever you can attach it, but you can get a block heater and cord for around $100 if not less. If you don’t see the cord it doesn’t mean you don’t have one. GM’s I think have them but they didn’t supply the cord on all of them. All ford diesels come with them I believe and dodge had to be ordered with them I think. Could be off on those as I’ve only owned 6.7 PowerStrokes, but block heater is your best bet for this imo.
When you find the other half a brain cell let me know.
Kevin, did you ever change your glow plug controller box? My m1123 starts like a champ when its warm but not so well when its cold. I have new plugs. Im wondering if replacing the box worth it because i seen a guy on youtube replace his box and it didnt fix his problem lol(expensive waste of time and money). I have sprayed starter fluid for 2-3 seconds and it fires right up.
I did end up changing my box and that fixed the problem the first go-around.
Then I changed glowplugs and that fixed the problem the second go-around.
More than likely my original (bad) box cooked the original glowplugs so both things needed to be changed.
I would look at what kind you have and do some research. There are a couple iterations of boxes that are basically guaranteed to fail, so whether or not changing it fixes the issue, you at least will have some peace of mind that you won't be left stranded later on.
Also, I've heard bad things about using starting fluid on old 6.5s. The compression on those motors is super high and it can hurt the motors apparently. Just what I've heard though who knows if that's actually true. Try having someone cover the exhaust with a phone book or something and crank the motor instead, this often will force them to start up pretty quickly.
@@Kevin24Seven you just gave me some really helpful information. I think i will go ahead and replace the box, because you’re right: peace of mind is everything when it comes to not getting stranded.
I once heard about the army putting thick manuals behind the exhaust pipe, interesting. Thanks
Get some HotShots for the HEUI injectors and try propane injection during a cold start.
Thanks! Worked great!
Interesting concept. I wonder how my wife will feel about it.
Get a diesel coolant heater …..also checkout camo tek for a replacement glow plug controller.
In the Army we would just block the exhaust with the dispatch book ( 3 ring binder) while cranking it.
I remember that!!
@@bronzebow4235hardcore bro fr good shit..Army can teach you a lot honestly.
How does this work? U trolling?😊
Or you mount a diesel powered engine heater from Webasto or Eberspächer and run them from your consumer batteries and not your starter batteries.
That’s really complicated, for a simple ton!
It works!!!
Really... The block heater plugged in is rather easier
A Herman Nelson and $100 worth of diesel will get anything running
The hose connecting the air intake pops right off. I put my wife's hair dryer in it when my smart control box went out and fried the glow plugs
Works like a charm lol... I am going to put a block heater in as well as start using a magnetic oil pan heater regardless to see how well that works but until they come in its the ole hair dryer for now!
Just get a Cummins. They use a grid heater. I never even use the block heater.
Love them grids till the nut burns of a goes thru the engine and Destroys it. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
And it will happen check it out Dick
Hit air in air filter.
Get a block heater ...
So 20 minutes with a heat gun in 30-40 degree weather.
Just change the glow plugs🤷
Wd-40 If you dont like grandpa's go-go juice
Why is there such a hard time for americans to understand the principle of an electrical block heater? It solves all of your starting issues and also minimizes engine wear from cold startings. Is that so difficult to grasp? Using a hairdryer to start is just rediculous... really.
I clarified pretty well in the video that this wasn't a permanent solution and would get you out of a pinch in an emergency situation. I installed a block heater on this Humvee and everyone I know with older diesels has a block heater too. New American diesels don't need them unless it's like -40 C or something up in the North.
Just fix the damn thing
THAT IS NOT A SIMPLE TRICK!
Love the flag ;)
pro tip : watch movies at InstaFlixxer. Been using it for watching lots of of movies these days.
@Wells Jeremias yea, I have been using InstaFlixxer for years myself =)
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But if it works, then ok! 😂
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