6.9 idi Cold Start 2

[@revitout]

that smoke and shake though!

[@michaelpetersonjr]

This truck was built the same year I was born, in 1984! You can't kill those IDI's, 6.9 and 7.3's. Great engines!

[@PappProductions]

Nice!!! Yes sir both of my 6.9s treat me well!

[@catonparelli9810]

So does my 6.0 PowerStroke

[@jamesshaw4954]

@@catonparelli9810 the 6.0 is one of the biggest pile of shit motors international made

[@flavortown289]

@@jamesshaw4954 They sound nice though.

[@keith2860]

Dude just said his 6.0 treats him well lol so clearly it’s not a pile of shit.

[@gearhead9943]

I’d love to see a cold start or two inside the truck so we can see the procedure

[@SootyMangabey.]

Would love to find some alcoa rims like that for my Ram 3500. I miss my 91 f250 4x4 sclb with the turbo 7.3 and a 5 speed. Such a rare truck down here now.

[@jessy81520]

No frost on windows and green grass must be real cold there 🤣😂

[@adamarrington9909]

This is what a cold day looks like in some places

[@Chase_01]

The 6.9 idi is the best sounding diesel by far

[@PappProductions]

I love the way they sound too!

[@justin_lee3005]

Actually. The best sounding diesel is easily the 6.0 powerstroke. Most reliable no, best sounding yes. Lol

[@RockstarWrecker]

Does revving up the engine help lubricate the motor faster? Asking for a friend.

[@PappProductions]

As u increse rpm oil pressure goes up so yes. I just do it sometimes cause it sounds good lol

[@sargvision8313]

Fired up 3rd crank over this one is happy

[@cloakdaggercustoms3903]

Love it. Also, what kinda rims are those? I wouldn't mind a set for my 86 F-350.

[@PappProductions]

there off a 90s F350 they are the ford factory alcoa look alikes i looked forever on marketplace to find a set

[@bryanvanhorn6218]

How? My '84 6.9 won't start at 45 degrees unless I run the glow plugs 3 or 4 cycles. Even then it is a crap shoot. Once it is warmed up a tiny bit, it starts on the first bump.

[@PappProductions]

You may have A few glow plugs bad, 7 of mine were bad. Soon as I changed them it fires up right away now. You could have a small air intrusion somewhere too, so when u crank it over she isnt getting fuel yet. Next time u go to start your truck hold throttle down halfway while you crank it and see how lomg it takes for smoke to come out of exhaust. Should only a take no more than a few seconds. The solenoid for your GP's could be sticking too causing them to not heat up all the time. Mabe try new motorcraft plugs and give her a go that easy and not too expensive.

[@PappProductions]

In video i bypassed the automatic glowplug switch (it wasnt working)and used a screwdriver the jump the solenoid for 10 seconds for glow plugs to heat up

[@bryanvanhorn6218]

Thanks for the information. Tested the glow plugs with my meter last fall and they were all good, that doesn't mean that they are all still good. I get white smoke almost immediately when I crank it over regardless of temperature. Then again, I've replaced most of the fuel hoses and all of injector caps. The only fuel hose I haven't replaced is from the fuel selector switch to the water separator. Brand new glow plug controller (broke the original off accidently, btw don't use Teflon paste on the threads) but not relay. The relay is original equipment, so that is a likely suspect. Then again, with 3 or 4 cycles from the automatic GP controller the glow plugs may have been on for only 7 or 8 seconds. I get a second on the first pulse and then about a quarter to half second pulse for 8 pulses. I am not getting a 10 second sustained heat from the glow plugs. I have a portable momentary switch that I could use to turn on the relay and hold for that amount of time and see if it makes any difference. Something to try next fall/winter.

[@PappProductions]

@@bryanvanhorn6218 10 4 my other 6.9 wasn't sustaining either so i wired up a momentary switch now glow plugs hit and she fires up good. Sounds like youve narrowed it down good luck with it!

[@jessy81520]

how is that a cold start i see green grass no snow or ice

[@dieselwrench3621]

I have an 86 f250 with the 6.9 it’s slow but never lets me down when it comes to hauling a12,000 lb cattle trailer maybe a bit over the factory tow rate but pulls it without a fuss 👍

[@PappProductions]

I hear you! Right on brother you hauling some good weight there!

[@BowedUp]

What muffler is on that f350 it sounds good and doesn’t sound like a gasser

[@PappProductions]

Its a thrush rattler

[@eddyarseneau4822]

Listen to that engine, sounds better than a 7.3

[@tuckercole1531]

They literally sound the same a 7.3 idi is just a bored out 6.9