12 Valve Cummins -10F Cold Start

Starting my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 12v cummins not plugged in. Its -10 and snowing good!

[@HelplessTeno]

Oh, she looks like a skookum choocher there, aye.

[@AbramsDelta20]

Mike Stocks You wander over from the AvE side of KZbin, wa?

[@HelplessTeno]

@@AbramsDelta20 I have no idea what you're talking about, I'm just sitting over here with my dick in a vice.

[@Angelraya]

AVE much ?

[@chrisbroesky2932]

@@Angelraya Lol. Exactly what I thought.

[@askhowiknow5527]

Mike Stocks If you show me yer rough and tumblers I’ll slip you a Canada gooser if you know what I mean

[@curtkramer5154]

This usually happens when you wake up late for work

[@patrickhandlin9481]

Curt Kramer happened to me a couple weeks ago and burnt up the starter

[@dorienecarvalho8788]

@psykotikoutlaw gf7jjkkkkkk

[@magz4074]

One of the trucks I drive at work is a '97 freightliner FL60 with a 5.9 cummins, she don't like canadian winters at ALL lol

[@tommyensz8977]

😂yep been there done that

[@FuseBeat]

Yeah it happened to me with my 5.9 cummins. Spark plugs burnt out so had to replace them.

[@fiaao546]

I want an older Ram Diesel, you just don't get this type of experience anymore with newer cars/trucks. This truly is a bonding moment with your vehicle.

[@WilliamStewart1]

You can have all these "experiences" you want, no thanks for me.

[@HimothyBurton]

nope. i used to have to do this everyday all winter long.......and glad i can remote start in my house........much better than going out and messing around for 5-10 minutes just to start the truck

[@stellatecar7634]

And a good one at that

[@leelee3582]

🤣🤣

[@redneckillinois2030]

expertsupersam19 why didn’t you plug her in?

[@MrMeeleeProd]

respect for the battery and starter

[@ianlewis3964]

*Starter has left the chat*

[@guyfrommybox]

Haha. 260k and still the original starter!

[@umlax45]

Not with those outside temps keeping it cool, and sub-optimal battery conditions

[@bhswarrior94]

Diesel starters are built to withstand hard starts

[@ryker1725]

This bitch has a Honda Civic motor as a starter

[@MrDpracing]

Just popped up I'm my deal here. No one says anything about how bad ass the batteries are. I'm in TEXAS and we go from 105 to 25. My 98' 12V always starts. It's almost the difference between a carburetor and fuel injection when talking about mechanical injection vs electronic. My tuck will always start (maybe hard to get going but still goes). Electronic starts easier if everything is perfect no matter the temps (1 thing wrong and your dead in the water). I.E. not enough voltage to run the ECM and the starter. Fun videos!

[@schlongduckdong2562]

You should probably just leave her idling until spring LOL

[@guyfrommybox]

Its only this cold a couple weeks of the year. Plus i plug them in normally, but couldnt this day.

[@siniasta99]

😂

[@patriciomunoz2830]

Lmao!

[@JimmyCasket02]

I’ve actually left my truck running for 3 days before because it was so damn cold haha

[@DhirC35]

@@JimmyCasket02 isnt it bad for a diesel to leave it idling for long periods of time? Edit: Yes i know its extremely cold and sometimes a necessity dont give me shit lmao

[@leesaunders7232]

Dodge Ram Cummins 12v. The official vehicle of "Im getting up early, so the rest of the neighbourhood's joining me." 💀

[@anythingadrenaline4515]

Jeez, I would hate to be the guy sneaking out of the girls house at 4am while Dads sleeping.

[@nolanmitchell7319]

Park a mile away

[@ianpaschal7844]

Nolan Mitchell gonna need a bit more than a mile 🤣

[@chrisgregg9718]

💀💀💀

[@dustinkoskela5295]

I did that lol it was -15 air temp. Thank god I drive a duramax. She fired right up

[@mrtheguzzomanshouldknow5853]

😂😂😂

[@jaxlaver4543]

If someone were trying to kill me and it was cold out and the only vehicle I had was a diesel I might as well just run.

[@guyfrommybox]

Pretty much.

[@davidly5793]

Hahaha word 😂

[@mannco.249]

Well mine starts first try in 50 below weather in minnesota

[@ShinerBockGirlz]

@Jax & @AnyOthersThisCouldApplyToo LOL....you might get the police called on your for noise violation starting it....so a possible scenario is you get into truck, lock doors, and crank it to piss off neighbors, one of them calls cops, they are sent for noise violation and bango....u are saved!!!!!! Do as Dory would do...Just Keep Crankin'....Just keep Crankin'..... P.S.....glad you got her started!

[@mannco.249]

@@ShinerBockGirlz The bad part about your comment is, that I dont live in the city and the noise violations are practically nullified as one of my neighbors has a group show up with custom cars with mostly Chevy big blocks with straight pipes. But if I lived in the city it would be completely plausible. Even though I'm a pro gun guy and he would never live to see the end of my property if he broke into my home. Wait was your reply for the guy that made the first comment?

[@jeepjoseph9036]

Starter: Cummins:I'm about to end this mans whole career

[@jontest5718]

Lmao

[@coltkolander4469]

Probably didn’t start well because it needs new spark plugs

[@guyfrommybox]

Correct.

[@Kyle17206]

😂

[@living4better114]

🤦‍♂️

[@peterdragon6367]

😂

[@DavidMcCoyII]

And blinker fluid! Most important.

[@dustin9035]

The pine tree air fresheners were the only reason it started.

[@evolati12]

Once I heard “Grid heater on a button” I knew I was in for a treat!!!

[@guyfrommybox]

Its a pretty common thing to do, actually. The oe solenoids go out often in the rust belt. In my case the wire wad lose on the solenoid and it wasnt kicking on. Also it was around -25F not -10F.

[@lazykbarranchoutdoors4866]

Amen, I got the popcorn and got ready for a show

[@paulteeters5753]

That’s a damn good battery in that.

[@dippingfool4785]

Well there's 2

[@square348apple3]

2 damn good batteries

[@stever.747]

I've got a 93 F250 w/ 7.3 idi. Love it. I like the old 12v Rams too. The 7.3 idi's and 12v's have a nice distinctive sound unlike the newer turbo units.

[@psd28]

The idi just sounds like a gas motor at high rpm’s lol still sounds good tho

[@vendetta1306]

Nice to see a proper cold start on here, most people live in a state where they never see snow and call 10C cold start. Props from Canada haha

[@mattcaesar5781]

Turn on the closed captioning. When the truck is trying to start it says “laughing” and “applause”. Lol

[@juststuff9796]

AHHHHHH lol. That's funny. Hearing impaired must be so lost

[@Mustangsvofan]

Ahhhhhh I love the sound of the old 12 valve Cummins

[@lowellmiller6663]

Nice truck man. If my 12 valves don't pop right off I keep on the grid heater until they do. Also helps to give them a little throttle to get started.

[@Dirtyol12valve]

@@JacobEcret light throttle is best not full. And grid heater the living shit out of it when it’s below 10f. Any remotely healthy 12v will pop right off then

[@CrazyForCooCooPuffs]

No matter what the temp my 12 valve fires up literally after rotating once. My new injectors and 3k gsk probably helps.

[@guyfrommybox]

This one normally does too. It was actually much colder than -10.. That was a guess. Was somewhere around -20-25. This truck has #0 fuel plate, banks twin ram intake, exhaust, 4k springs. Otherwise stock.

[@classicv8dude268]

When the truck started it said music. It is music to my ears

[@dc440-4]

That's the best cold start video I've seen,it was actually snowing in the truck!

[@SMGPERFORMANCE16]

RIP starter

[@cincinnasti08]

Cranked my freightliner like that for nearly six years and never had an issue

[@noahranker4133]

Their built to handle this

[@milkparker4479]

Noah Ranker they’re*

[@noahranker4133]

Milk Parker stfu troll

[@milkparker4479]

Noah Ranker go learn 2nd grade english

[@carodine99]

Damn. Sounds like trying to cold start a carbureted big block😂😂

[@twinsnails6674]

If you didn't have the grid heater on a momentary switch and was functioning as factory, probably would have started on first try.

[@guyfrommybox]

Grad heater wasnt even hooked up i found out. Thats why i was hearing the clicking.

[@gallennorris782]

@@guyfrommybox I figured the heater wasn't working. I had a 1996 12 valve and all I had to do was cycle it about 4 times and it would start.

[@RoneelMobeel]

You got yourself a gorgeous truck my friend 👍🏽

[@danw6014]

You said it. Block heater. I plug mine in if it's below freezing if for no other reason my windshield defrosts faster.

[@stephentaylor2008]

Got yourself some good batteries haha. I daily a 24v in the northern states so I feel your pain.

[@justmarcin8555]

I love the mechanical diesel starts ❤

[@Croiseeman]

I think its needs more cowbell.

[@guyfrommybox]

Correct

[@brianmorrison9066]

It could really use more cow bell!

[@jorgegonzalez3103]

Croiseeman ahaa fuck yes it does

[@threize6840]

I have a 2001 24v and I can't wait to do a low temperature cold start with no block heater use. Only problem is that southwest Missouri doesn't get that cold

[@SSammy-1]

Living in Finland that is called a "start" :D

[@guyfrommybox]

You know I looked up average and low temps for Finland winters, and its not much colder than us.

[@AlexBrar_]

Well, the winters in Winnipeg are not heard of then.

[@guyfrommybox]

@@AlexBrar_ winnipeg winters aint bad. About the same as ours. Little colder. Not much.

[@SSammy-1]

@Global Threat We've had -40 celcius couple winters I live closer to the north pole than you do.

[@SSammy-1]

@Global Threat Been there tried that.

[@TheUndertoe]

American power never fails

[@moonlighter6]

Save a Starter, plugging the block heater in last night might have helped. I have a battery trickle charger with heating pad plug too. The Toyota 5.7 liter requires the engine be lifted to remove the starter. I really appreciate the new AGM Batteries, strong batteries great for off-roading, Walmart brand Everstart Platinum AGM batteries are the best for the price.

[@guyfrommybox]

Read the other comments.. Couldn't plug it in that day.

[@erikcourtney1834]

Mines starts pretty good in the cold. But never starts even warm by just turning the key. I have to bump the throttle while turning it over. Seems common with a modded 12v. And no the idle is not set to low.

[@Bloodbain88]

This is the first winter I've had a 1997 12 valve in my Chevy truck. It doesn't have a grid heater because the engine was in an industrial application. The pump is tuned for 230HP and it's making 600ft lbs of torque. It just hit -15° here and I expected a really hard start. But it started instantly like a gas engine. I've never had to give it any throttle. Maybe I'm just lucky. Although I know the Cummins that are making BIG power can be hard to start.

[@colinmackay92]

I've wanted an old truck like this for years but holy hell they're not giving them away.

[@guyfrommybox]

I sold this one cheap at 4500.

[@colinmackay92]

@@guyfrommybox the only good condition one in my area is a really nice 93 2500 with 180k on it and the guy wants 10 grand for it.

[@guyfrommybox]

@Pleasantly Rusty looks into the cost of a clean straight truck.

[@aksleder907]

Those are some dang good batteries

[@guyfrommybox]

Damn right. Good ol interstate

[@Polarbear5353]

This is what nightmares are made of..... someone is chasing you with a knife and your run to start your truck ....ahhhhhhhhhh

[@transylvaniatjtravels931]

That's one grumpy 12 valve Cummins I have never seen a 12 valve start that hard at -10

[@guyfrommybox]

Bad timing will do that

[@jmccuish5357]

Trucks perfect for making quick getaways

[@danerickson1733]

12 valve and aaron watson 🤙🏻

[@kelceyk8199]

It's that time of year again.

[@bigfootflyxr6160]

Kelcey K sadly yes.

[@operationeagle436]

That’s what happens when you say stuff like should be no problem.

[@Redsfanatic32]

So with the grid heater on a momentary switch, once the truck starts up, it won’t cycle by itself correct? As factory intended? I’d personally look into putting it back on its own circuit

[@guyfrommybox]

Correct. The origonal owner had it hooked up all janky. I fixed it and it starts a lot better.

[@timothyedmiston8756]

Love the back bumper,someone hits ya there going to feel it

[@anthonyjulson8840]

That old Ford would have dialed right to life!

[@guyfrommybox]

Check out my other videos 😁

[@johnwight6041]

Maybe need new glow plugs. Swapped out glow plugs and it made a huge difference on cold starts. Night and day

[@guyfrommybox]

Cummins don't have glow plugs. They have an intake heater, but they don't do much.

[@the80sguy72]

Might think next time to plug it up !

[@owenhaynes5968]

People enjoy watching diesel trucks struggle to start up so they don’t plug in the heater.

[@guyfrommybox]

@@owenhaynes5968 As much as I agree with that statement, I wasn't able to plug it in due to having the power out. I have a battery backup in my house for my server computers and it can only run a few things, lights, fridge, computers, and a small heater for around 30 hours. So plugging the truck in would have depleted much faster.

[@arthartwell6628]

In the video you say , that’s what you get for,not plugging it in.

[@gearhead9943]

Please make more cold starts. Show us what you’re doing with the throttle next time. I’m having a hard time starting my N14 and it seems to like being pumped

[@guyfrommybox]

Will do. Go ahead and subscribe and ill put another out soon! I can make one starting a few big trucks with Cats and maybe an N14

[@guyfrommybox]

go ahead and give it near full throttle when you start it cold. They need the fuel. I am just matting my throttle.

[@gearhead9943]

guyfrommybox I’ve been a subscriber for a long time! I trust you and that’s why I’m asking for guidance. Please show us what you’re doing with the throttle pedal on everything you start :-)

[@gearhead9943]

guyfrommybox also, try pumping it a little. For some reason, unexplainable by myself, it starts faster when I do.

[@guyfrommybox]

@@gearhead9943 pedal was full tilt!

[@waimeagavin808]

Snowing at -25? That’s really strange

[@guyfrommybox]

Aint it.

[@waimeagavin808]

It’s very rare for it to snow below 0 degrees Fahrenheit and extremely unlikely for it to snow below -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Because at those temperatures there is very little moisture in the atmosphere. If this man is telling the truth that heavy snowfall is a dam miracle.

[@maxbrandt6048]

I agree there with you been in the north north with my 2 7.3s and they start better that thing

[@petepetepumkineat6308]

Lol been there bro -20 windchill in Michigan and not plugged in those suckers don’t wanna start

[@Icutmetal]

Pete Pete Pumkineat Windchill means nothing for inanimate objects.

[@DieselAddict-vs9fc]

This is my 7.3 to a T in 60°f weather!

[@guyfrommybox]

Ha! Yeah my obs has some issues too.

[@wanderingdisciple]

Love the old pine tree air freshener

[@catonparelli9810]

My Ford PowerStroke V8 starts like a champ.

[@JN-mu5vi]

at least the old girl probly built some oil presure before she came to life... should have had the camera on the oil preasure gage lol those old 12v are tough..

[@guyfrommybox]

Had plenty of time to build oil pressure. I found out later the injection timing was incorrect for the injector and delivery valves that were in it. Once i set it correctly it pops off first crank.

[@JN-mu5vi]

@@guyfrommybox i had the same thing when i turned my 97 up , had to tweek the timing. i know about cold starts , i live in montana..thanks for posting the vid

[@ko3373]

lmao i be having the worst anxiety watching these videos and i know this but i keep watching these videos

[@vendetta1306]

Gotta love 12 valves

[@joshfoy8323]

So this is where Jurassic park got their Raptor sounds from 🤔😂😂

[@guyfrommybox]

Correct. I still get loyalties

[@panda3d180]

I wonder if a pull start is installable

[@vcummins]

you would need the hulk to pull start a engine like that.

[@domusdebellum3042]

you can get a spring starter for it

[@Sergey322]

Hello, is it OK to feature your clip in a my chanel for educational purposes (so-called temporary copyright.)? You can stop me from using your content at any time and it will be deleted immediately. It will be credited in the description & comments section with your name. Thanks, MM

[@Martin-xh1hd]

Yes its ok

[@guy_incognito7538]

@@Martin-xh1hd who tf are you

[@mannco.249]

@@Martin-xh1hd who the fuck are you?

[@Fz-bo7sm]

Yes it’s ok

[@Fz-bo7sm]

Mann Co. who the fuck are you boomer?

[@supernova8715]

It would be nice if that thing is manual transmission

[@guyfrommybox]

Manuals are slower. Autos keep boost up. My F450 is a 6.0 6 speed.

[@supernova8715]

@@guyfrommybox i really dont care about the top speed or 0 - 60 stuff i just want to control my gearing haha

[@Brandon-by5mt]

@@supernova8715 spoken like a practical person

[@pinseekergaming4760]

@@supernova8715 I love Manuel's they have more torque than autos but autos have more boost and less drag resistance. But by far old school is the best.

[@grante.7525]

I bet you are very popular with the neighbors

[@guyfrommybox]

They have loud old diesels too..

[@mannco.249]

@@guyfrommybox that sounds awesome to live near your neighbors

[@Klassiccycles]

Gotta pump the gas. But be careful don't wanna flood it.

[@guyfrommybox]

This is a diesel...

[@FriedChorizo]

Mike Johnson awkward....

[@philhealey449]

A bit of research in a 1940s book on Diesels confirmed today startability is all about compression index, which considers compression ratio and propensity to dissipate heat in the charge mass due to contact or not with large surface area of swirl chambers etc if present in predicting charge temperature at the point of fuel injection . This is why direct injection engines usually start easily in cold weather.

[@guyfrommybox]

This truck normally starts right up above 0F. Under that its a crap shoot

[@henryhenry5897]

Wow that was hard to watch but Very impressed with the battery and starter

[@NJFordPops08005]

mmmmmmmmmm. love the cranking :)

[@Matt-fw3xw]

Sounds like mine after I do a fuel filter change on my 24v!!!!

[@probablyhomer9338]

I usually use my block heater. If I don’t with the Ford I cycle the lye fr about a minute or so. Turn it off, cycle for about another 30 seconds and it starts up after about 4 rotations. Of course it doesn’t get that cold where I am.

[@bradystanga7688]

You better give those batteries a pat on the ass cid

[@guyfrommybox]

They're dirty. They love the beating

[@NathanKirby2001]

Shit my starter cant be in worse shape I felt bad but now I'm glad I dont live up north

[@guyfrommybox]

Its what theyre made for. 250k miles, original michigan truck with the factory starter

[@brycediven3595]

Easiest way to piss off your neighbors. 😂

[@curiousgeorge986]

I own a Powerstroke diesel but I want a Cummins diesel now

[@gol10dr45]

Guess you better have damn good batteries! Lol

[@AccountantByDay553]

Just beautiful

[@OGfancy420]

SBC will fire right up 😎

[@guyfrommybox]

I would hope.

[@OGfancy420]

That was quick. But yeah I daily a 383. It's cold as fuck right now and it fires up one roll. Takes forever to get to 180 and as soon as I drive it drops to 165 average but it runs. Gas fur lyfe lol

[@yellowdoghnut45]

Imagine being his neighbors hahaha fun video btw

[@ep6606]

I love these 12 valves

[@willandrews9741]

Sweet as fuck never get rid of that beast

[@Eyreng89]

Fun car if you are late for work...

[@johns6768]

Thats when a heater plug isnt a bad idea

[@greggreen6636]

Plugging in at night makes big difference

[@firstnameyt7837]

Where’s your cracked dash?

[@guyfrommybox]

Doesn't have one. No rust either.

[@AQS521]

So that’s what a second gen’s dash looks like lol

[@New2ome]

Anders Auto and Truck doesn’t have a dash? because it’s all cracked? i’m kidding

[@i.go.by.kyle.878]

I would of been to work by then. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jimmungai1938]

Pretty impressed on how well it started and house quickly it’s smooth out that’s really good nice truck this is six in a row jim From Kennerdell a Pennsylvania why 91.5 starts up real good to

[@Dennisg26]

Say good night to your starter

[@guyfrommybox]

275k. Still original starter. No problems there. Good cables and connections and not letting it get too hot. They can take more than you think.

[@vickieruehrwein7272]

Greta's watching you.

[@kristimiller07]

Little bit of starting fluid would sure save your starter

[@zerofucksgiven5955]

Keep'em stock to slightly molded, my 04.5 has only smarty jr and she will start after about 3-4 revolutions in -15

[@guyfrommybox]

This didn't have much done. The injection pump wasn't timed correctly. It has been fixed

[@Thecowboy1950]

And a cold start like that just took about 50,000 miles off of the life of that engine plug it in

[@guyfrommybox]

Nah.

[@Mr_Brumbaugh]

I started a old 1997 ford crew cab 1ton ford 7.3 power stroke in the cold with bad glow plugs like they didn't really work at all this guy tried starting it and I open the hood and close the door and turn the key on and off Aboud 10 times and she fired right up man you should have see. The look on the guys faces when I got in there and it started and he was on the phone with the boss saying it won't start lol thats funny

[@jessebolles3661]

Sounds like me at 4am waking up lol

[@shanepersons383]

Sweet ole girl bud! 👍

[@edwardpate6128]

My 2001 24v never failed to fire up after 2 or 3 grid heater cycles even in weather that cold.

[@cristianlup4168]

Great vid Smart and not a dumb ass who gives it full fuel right after start up 😂

[@Heckleburger]

Sounds like gelled fuel in the pump & filter and at -10F I would bet it was.

[@guyfrommybox]

Nah. Just wrong timing and no grid heater.

[@tophjones8110]

It isn't so much a matter of whether or not the motor will start as much as it is whether the fuel gelled or not..

[@guyfrommybox]

Not gelled. Just cold

[@erwinnorthway7351]

Time for the old burning paper trick!

[@zahracorbet4735]

What’s this trick?

[@erwinnorthway7351]

@@zahracorbet4735 Remove rubber air intake pipe from intake manifold make cigar shape from newspaper light newspaper and hold lit end to manifold so flam gets sucked in Get someone else to crank engine over this will suck in flame from burning paper Make sure the engine can suck in air as if you suck in to much flame it will strangle the engine ( no air getting in ) When engine fires pull burning paper away Make sure the paper does not get sucked into the manifold as you could be buggered then Please don't soak paper in diesel or gas Don't want to set light to your motor When engine starts replace rubber intake to manifold Just a tip a blow torch does not work very well in this way but you can GENTLY warm the manifold with a blow torch to warm the air inside this will help Make sure you have good battery Done this trick many times on older tractors and stationary engines Would not do it with gasolene engines! Try it Good luck

[@robertgardner4508]

Holy fuck that exhaut at 4:20 sounds like a full bridge port rx7 lmfao.

[@iseesea6517]

You got summer fuel and 30 weight oil in there man?

[@exoduslnx]

Those batteries are are legit

[@guyfrommybox]

Dude i know. I have no idea what they were. Dont have the truck anymore