How to get a diesel started - My Diesel Truck Won't Start - Fast Diesel Cold Start

So you have a diesel truck and have to get to work. You forgot to plug it in and gotta go. This trick will get you running quick as in right away. I use this trick all the time . How to start a cold diesel fast.

[@ryannavaldez3959]

Your video just saved us from being stranded all day lol!! Thank you!!

[@greenbaywacky]

wow thats what I am talking about LOL. Yes works well. Hey keep in mind I do livestreams , funny music videos, comedy skits and more DIY check out some playlists sometime on another visit. Glad got ya up and going

[@JJTheKaraokeRideshareDriver]

My husband uses ether to get old motorcycles firing after they've sat for years. He buys them, fixes and flips them. Good video tip!

[@greenbaywacky]

I can relate I flipped things on the Internet also

[@BakersfieldParanormalServices]

wow bro this was on my recommended page i know its only a 5yr old video but you look much younger lol much love and God bless bro and just so you know i already knew what you talked about in this video there are some things that are a have to know living on a ranch like i did growing up

[@CrimsonFantasy]

Wow your a man of many talents..compressed air for the win

[@pappypinel7484]

Love the old trucks. Good video wacky my friend. Helpful hint.

[@ImTheDaveman]

Excellent DIY, Dave.

[@greenbaywacky]

you get to see my truck also LOL

[@GmaAlice]

That is a very helpful tip! Hope y'all have a great day!

[@greenbaywacky]

You never know you might buy diesel truck

[@FarmallFanatic]

Engine rebuild time 😁

[@greenbaywacky]

the engine runs great, it's just occasional cold starts

[@justintempus7406]

Every 6.9 & 7.3 truck manual I've seen says not to use ether, as do both of my 6.2 detroit diesels in my chevy trucks. My understanding is you shouldn't use it in an engine with functioning glow plugs. I followed this rabbit hole, and every old rig I found that had an ether spray option had no glow plugs. Every engine with plugs, said don't use ether. This search included old backhoes, dozers, semi trucks, detroit diesel buses and dump trucks etc in addition to light duty pickups. As a result, I've always detached the glow plug terminals before spraying any starting fluid in the rare occasion I've had to do it in extreme cold. Thoughts? I'd hate anyone to mess up their engine because they are in a hurry.

[@woooose]

That's because the glow plugs can cause a fire in intake maybe? That's what the diesel tech told me last week when giving my truck back. But I have a manual switch for the plugs so if I ever spray I won't turn them on.

[@TheScalicis]

Wow such a great hack! I'm sure this is a lifesaver tip for anyone with a diesel truck!

[@greenbaywacky]

Even though I did not know until I got a diesel truck I definitely know now

[@onlocationwithscott]

Wow, I never knew that. Great tip!

[@greenbaywacky]

Yes true

[@TripleGGGs]

Thats awesome greenbay 🚛

[@paulschmidt7473]

If your diesel doesn't like starting when cold, the first thing to do, is get it a shop, first thing to check is the battery, have the mechanical check that all of the glow plugs are working properly. If you have not had one lately, a oil change can always help. There are lots of well maintained diesels, that start right up, even when well below freezing, without ether....

[@greenbaywacky]

true but when ya gotta roll and it dont wanna go a quick shot of ether will do the trick. Sometimes the glow plug and diagnostic repairs can be into the 1000's of dollars actually

[@murderinc.hunting7686]

Oh yes. Been down this road many times lol. Wonder how many people sprayed everything under the hood cuz they didn't know what the intake was lol

[@greenbaywacky]

Now that is a funny story

[@bobgomezjr]

Keep at it Greenbaywacky.. Nice job.

[@LatinaVibeZ]

Nice just shared in the Playlist..

[@amores420ponce9]

Nice thumbs ☝

[@TheJaymanShow10]

Very informative! Cool video!!

[@mcwatersd]

Cool tip. Keep Safe❤ Keep Well❤

[@greenbaywacky]

You might just get a big truck

[@mcwatersd]

I already have one. I even have a chauffeur. Its called public transit.

[@UncleSAMs72]

Great tip Thanks Geen Bay Wacky

[@DakotaandFamily]

Nice video trick

[@RobertGamesHD]

Thanks from help man! 🙂

[@thenativeboys5716]

Could crack your pistons. They're glow plugs not spark plugs like you said.

[@greenbaywacky]

nah little shots here and there aint gonna harm it

[@matthewkeener6732]

That's a good way to crack a piston

[@msbandfam-zi5uz8hk1q]

Good job 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@1mankitchengrill673]

Great work

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Awesome😉👍

[@JITPrepping]

Good ole ether...yuppers😎

[@lliambunter]

You're supposed to spray that when the engine is turning over.

[@greenbaywacky]

works fine off but either way thanks for the comment

[@chilman6461]

But my arms are not that long

[@Karolina1]

#1

[@mcbjr83]

Is this anything like "defrost windshield fast, just use hot water."? Don't ever use ether on a diesel! It ruins glow plugs. In a pinch use wd-40. Its kerosene based.

[@locallandscapinglawncarel.6328]

What did you used? Cant understand

[@greenbaywacky]

Starting Fluid, Ether

[@travismeans6067]

Use gasoline over ether starting fluid will destroy a diesel

[@timpickens498]

Either blows head gaskets and cracks/blows glow plugs

[@greenbaywacky]

No issues and lots of heavy equipment have ether injectors installed

[@gumesindoflores69]

Fix the glow plugs or check the compression of your engine don't use eater or a high compression D so you're gonna cost a hefty bill dummy

[@greenbaywacky]

No need on a 1994 and industrial diesel engine machines have built in ether shot systems just so you know. Its common for diesels. Very common. thanks for commenting I appreciate it have a Merry Christmas.

[@dylanstephens867]

DO NOT USE ETHER ON GLOW PLUG DIESELS

[@greenbaywacky]

You have to sometimes to start um even heavy equipment has ether injectors actually built in its a small amount in the air cleaners its OK

[@chilman6461]

I do all the time every morning when running it's good all day

[@_Hound_]

If your diesel motor has glow plugs, ether/ starting fluid can make too big of a bang, and catastrophically break internals. Also, it strips the lube off of the pistons, causing dry starts. Very bad. Those built in systems you speak of are on motors that don't use glowplugs. WD-40 after, not before, the air filter is better to use. What you need to do is ensure that your glow plugs and their switch are in good shape, and only use ford zd9 plugs, not the cheap autolite junk. Probably more importantly, you need to fix the leak in your fuel system. Even if diesel isn't leaking out, air could still leak in. Air intrusion causes your fuel system to lose prime and compression, making it not start, and could even make it run rough of bad enough. I'm not even a trained mechanic, dude, I learned all this from reading the forums, such as 'oil burners'. If you have any problem with your truck, doing a Google search, and reading some forum threads is the first step. I would only use starting fluid in a real emergency, and only a small puff. This video is all kinds of cringe.

[@greenbaywacky]

I appreciate the comment. I have had diesels for years quick shots of ether in the air filter to fire up I have never had a problem. And Catipillar dozers and big equipment have built in injectors of either. But I do appreciate the comment. I will say I am really a comedian and entertainer I hope you will check those playlists out!! Have an awesome day!!

[@adolfoserna6302]

@@greenbaywacky I heard the same but heat gun are quick and are pretty effective and everyone has one

[@ScottFichter]

Oh, that was an old video right there.

[@WalkerOutdoors]

Well your first problem is it's a Ford LOL the second problem is the glow plugs are not worth a s***they never were on those 73 diesels... I've got one in my driveway right now exactly like that Dooley and all I'm putting an e4od transmission into

[@greenbaywacky]

I have everything Ford's Chevy dodge , This one is a five speed ZF transmission I have had 460 engines but nothing compares to the to the diesel for pulling

[@bijuthattamparambil7395]

Engine must need overhauling

[@greenbaywacky]

no runs incredible just those occaisional hard starts when cold

[@adolfoserna6302]

Boys u can use a heat gun too everyone got one😯

[@greenbaywacky]

Interesting I do have one never heard that before I may try that also. This is just when your in a pinch and gotta get started and roll

[@adolfoserna6302]

@@greenbaywacky my diesel didn’t want to start up so we took another car it’s old 6.0 and it’s like 14 degrees outside

[@noblevengeance312]

Oof old trucks

[@kevincovins3546]

Hey just question ... I am doing an apprenticeship diesel mechanic... but they have me changing tires ... why is that ??? I want to fix engines I already been to a community college and got my 9 month certificate.. so why I changing tires??

[@synthcowboy7864]

Don't ever use ether on a diesel motor it causes detonation and will destroy your motor

[@greenbaywacky]

thats the hard core mechanic approach and I respect that but lots of actual bulldozers and other diesels have actual ether injectors built in . Using small shots here and there on hard starts is fine.

[@DBCooper3]

Is it dangerous at all to use ether on a 7.3 power stroke deseil

[@carlthornton3076]

OK!!!

[@lijay223]

😂😂😂😭 my truck is fucked -16 in Iowa right now

[@shawnp8076]

Dont do this on newer truck this can/will seriously damage newer diesel truck engines the older ones and heavy equipment like Bobcats and stuff should be fine but newer trucks good luck with that 5 to 10k repair bill I know from experience never buy a 6.0 ford.. smh if you have a newer truck check glow plugs fuel injectors and fuel rail line first

[@DB-oz2ki]

Thats bad for the engine. Fix the problem

[@lukereinhardt4638]

Never use ether in a diesel. Never

[@danmcdonough8514]

DID NOT IMPRESS ME, BE QUITE LATE WITH THAT METHOD, FIX THE TRUCK TO START & RUN PROPERLY.

[@DBCooper3]

Its late for you because you heard of it many years before he was born bro

[@danmcdonough8514]

STUPID PEOPLE GIVING VERY BAD ADVICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STARTING FLUID, BOOM, THERE GOES THE RODS, HEAD GASKETS, GLOW PLUGS & ? VALVES. FIX THE DAMN ENGINE THE CORRECT WAY !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gagetobia7854]

So bad for ur truck

[@greenbaywacky]

If it helps a lot of heavy equipment diesel engines actually have ether injectors added to them small bursts in the air cleaner to start if needed aint gonna blow it up but I do appreciate the comment its just info. Thanks for the watch