RETIRED GM Turbo Diesel Cold Start REVIVAL!

[@robertgrauman8602]

Hey, your uncle's cool. You should bring him along more often.

[@MegaDirtyberty]

I second this comment.

[@businessonly6039]

MegaDirtyberty I third this comment

[@deeplouisiana]

Ibrahim Yusaf I fourth this comment.

[@billymettlen219]

Bring the unkel not the girlfriend

[@Iamthathillbilly]

Billy Mettlen nah bring them both, mook is funny

[@WatchWesWork]

On these later 6.5s, the electric lift pump only runs when the oil pressure switch is closed. So without oil pressure, the fuel pump does not run. The best way to prime them is to jump the fuel pump relay. Also, the dual fuel tanks are kind of an issue. The rear tank pumps into the front take and if the sending units don't work, neither does the tank balancing system. Probably does need a fuel filter. I don't know if that has the computer controlled vacuum valve for the turbo waste gate, but that is also a frequent issue with these.

[@JunkyardDigs]

Thanks for the info! Fortunately we had plenty of oil pressure and one of the tank has already been removed. My guess is fuel filter and lift pump issues 🤘

[@WatchWesWork]

@@JunkyardDigs You can take a vacuum/fuel pressure gauge and stick the hose right over the bleed nipple on the top of the fuel filter and check fuel pressure while running (open the bleeder obviously). I believe you can also do the same at the other bleed port in front of the injection pump. I don't know if that engine is all mechanical or if it has the computer controlled delivery valves. Those can be a nightmare when they don't work.

[@TheKeymaster316]

It's official, Uncle Tom is a hit!

[@luke8210]

Nice truck in your profile picture. I have a 67 f100 and 78 f350 lariat. Love those old trucks.

[@andrewwest2417]

Luke K Ray except the idi

[@vorpalelixr1239]

I love your 77

[@colt.77games33]

Worked with you at the tree farm when I was maybe 14 or 15, glad to see your doing well and love your videos man.

[@dragonstorm8171]

Oddly enough, I'd like to see more of this truck. service trucks are awesome with all their extra compartments, and extra little add ons!

[@ScottCo98]

You should make that your tow rig and rescue rig. Load the back up with tools and stuff for mobile revivals

[@dakotaarsenault2122]

Exactly what I was thinking would be perfect for your tools and u bring that truck whenever your gunna go work on a car/truck

[@NotAnotherCar]

Would be great to bring on Power Tour or similar.

[@jeffdoak8444]

It even has onboard air and I am betting hookups for jump starts

[@workingcountry1776]

Seriously. Its a mobile mechanic truck already. Just delete phone numbers and paint "not for hire" on it where the DOT number usually goes.

[@jeffdoak8444]

@@workingcountry1776 ya but I dont think a single tool on that truck is workable.

[@mykee426]

Standing in the middle of a grain bin scooping beans and taking a break watching this. 👍👍

[@kennethjennings9292]

Green Light indicator is for daytime running lights it will turn off when you turn on the headlights

[@nolanbrown84]

Being a 6.5 guy through and through this is really frustrating for me to watch. Not that y'all are doing anything wrong(there's a learning curve for everything, especially a 6.5 it seems) but just because I WANT to be there! I live for getting these old 6.5s up and going again. You won't pull a house with them, though with some tuning they can be woken up a bit. However if you get one really dialed in you can get low to mid twenties for mpg's with them. My 97 would routinely get 22/23 driving from Southwest Nebraska to Northeast Wyoming every couple of weeks for work. Like I said you couldn't pull a house but you'll get economy if you work with them. They were even marketed to the public by GM as an economy diesel before a pulling diesel. Enjoy it because they're fun to run around in and they've got a super unique engine sound and exhaust note.

[@adamself290]

Have a 1994 custom Texas edition suburban with the 6.5 once I did the manual wastegate and a great lift pump and a few other mods including the whippie wheel on my turbo mine drives amazing and gets about 22-23 also driving

[@jam79car]

I have a nice 98. Just finished a 6" lift and a crap ton of maintenance. These babies will run strong all day long. Mine has been dependable for years. Starts right up in -40 not plugged in. I laughed when he said you need to pull the cab to replace the turbo 😂🤣😂🤣

[@castirondude]

Agree on the super unique engine sound. You can tell that sound apart from far away. I have a 89 suburban with NA 6.5 that was put in place of a 6.2. They are an excellent economy engine. The design of the 6.x is almost 40 years old and as far as I can tell the fuel economy has still not been surpassed by any modern designs.

[@brandonranger2899]

I have some problems with mine. It has sit for over 2 years. I had a baby and life went crazy. Could I ask you some questions and help trying to figure out what is wrong with it.

[@nolanbrown84]

brandon anderson sure my man. Ask away. No guarantees because it's tough to diagnose over the internet but it's worth a try!

[@edptrs9040]

Needs a full bottle of injector cleaner in the fuel and let it idle for 30-60 minutes. At idle you can't hurt it. Then a new fuel filter. Good as new.

[@NN072288]

The problem is you didn't give her any of Cosby's consent in a can. Then send her right to the ketchup. MINT!!!

[@HALOman-vi2tg]

Just look at that chooch

[@Ian-of9oi]

That thing needs some consent.

[@wreckerjonny6144]

Took the words right out of my mouth. Just giver !!!! Just as suspected carbon on the valves stuff it in the ketchup it will work . Works for me. Redliner for a good time !

[@wreckerjonny6144]

👌minty!!

[@russell11fitzgerald]

InYuco Katan She’s not the IDI though 65 is will go boom boom

[@talkingtrashtom]

Great deal. Change filters, injectors, fix seat, clean up box and I bet you could get $7500 or more. Great find

[@danielbaker953]

For a guy who didn't know anything about diesel, you did a good job on the truck! Learning leads to knowledge, knowledge is key

[@daltonandrew168]

For future reference. In the 88-98 chevy and gmc trucks their is a large black relay fuse under the steering wheel. Remove it. Thats the door chime fuse. It wont hurt anything .

[@blackmanops3749]

I was wondering if there was a way to disable as I watched. Thanks!

[@toddmccarter45]

This could be the ultimate revival vehicle, it'll hold more then all the tools you could ever need

[@nolanbrown84]

First off, I'm not an authority, but anyone who wants to know, the 6.5 won't compare to a Duramax or Cummins but they weren't designed to compete with a Duramax or Cummins or a powerstroke for that matter. They were marketed as an economy diesel that you could still kind of pull with, but not pull a house with. With some due diligence a 6.5 will get low twenties for mileage, I know because I did it with a 97 GMC. Still have the truck and still love it. Don't let anyone tell you they're "junk" because they're not, they're just misunderstood and not designed to be turned up and build 500hp at the drop of a hat. The first thing I suggest any new 6.5 owner should do is go around and CLEAN all the grounds and battery connections to a shining finish all the way down to the connections on the starter solenoid then deal with battery terminal spray or coat with dialectric grease. Also, speaking of the starter, make sure the front bracket is in place on the starter or you're asking for a cracked block at the starter mount bolt holes. This will help more than you can imagine. The main limiting factor of the design is the indirect injection or idi system. No the injection pump is NORMALLY not the culprit and no the injection pump is not junk. It's the same ip that John Deere has used on many many tractors over the years. Normally the issue is the oil pressure switch or the lift pump or both depending on the year. A lift pump running on its own circuit upgrade and an oil pressure switch extension are great starting points for anyone with a new to them 6.5. A canister style fuel filter upgrade is nice after that. There are several upgrades that can be done to wake them up. Hx35 and hx40 turbos or a Quadstar tuning super 60, injectors with greater pop pressure and tuned computers or chips from Heath or Kennedy diesel are also great. I've gone on too long but I just love these old trucks. Also, like I said, I'm not trying to sound like an authority on the subject, just relaying some knowledge I've gained over the years. I've bought two Duramax trucks since buying my 6.5 but still kept the old 6.5 for a daily because that was still one of the most reliable vehicles I've ever owned.

[@ianrs6310]

Love how the greybeard just whips out the pocket knife. Just natural.

[@proudpennsylvaniaman7996]

Wasn't afraid to put that starter to work either

[@alexlaney3423]

Yea old man was COOKIN that poor starter lol

[@garysprandel1817]

Yeah a good pocket knife is a standard part of our kit for us old dudes. My knife started out with a nice matte black finish and over the last 14 years has been butt polished to a shiny bare metal.

[@stevenrandolph5635]

I love your channel and people who talk trash to you are just jealous that you can find awesome car and trucks. Keep of the great job.

[@desertrunner7749]

7:25 I think that light indicator is to show the daytime running lights are on

[@jacobeldredge803]

One of the reasons I hate the facelift gmt400s. Cheapass plastic everywhere that usually cracks, ac seems pretty crappy in every one I've been in, stupid light to tell you your lights are off? That looks like a bright indicator? Why?? And less comfortable seats? With tiny little armrests??? Ugh.

[@yarrik701]

I had a GMC with that body / interior style. That's what the light indicated on mine. Engaging the parking break will also shut off the daytime running lights and indicator. Also had the nv4500 on it. Great transmission. You have almost be stopped though to get it into first gear. But. It's more of a bulldog gear.

[@frankrotello8938]

You did GOOD! That has a hydraulic lift Gate... a BIG hydraulic lift gate... and an IMT Crane!!! That truck just made your field revivals WAY easier. Good Luck man.

[@BPF57]

This channel and VGG have been getting me thru quarantine! And Mook is my favorite Daughter! Lol

[@chuckhaynes6458]

Some time ago I bought a 1952 Studebaker 3 ton cab and chassis. It has 37,000 original miles as an airport fuel tanker. The tank and pump had been removed from it. It is a perfect running, rust free, absolutely cherry truck. A few years later a friend gave me a huge service bed from a 1984 Ford 1 ton tire repair truck. Had I custom ordered a bed for the Studebaker it couldn't have fit better. I rigged a hydraulic pump from the PTO to supply the lift gate (originally an electric pump). The bed was equipped with 2 large air tanks and was nicely plumbed for air tools. With tool storage galore I now have the perfect truck to go and "Bring 'em back alive". Give that truck a good service and through tidy and it just might be your best new tool.

[@DallasHuybregts]

Rocking the Vice Grip Garage merch

[@milleb17020]

I was waiting for an "well I'll be diped" lol

[@MattBrayton]

"Once i gave it about 900 liters of go go juice, things got real interesting!"

[@bradm2089]

👍

[@fgialcgorge7392]

I really like your uncle. And I love hearing stories from the generation before ours. That is the main reason I hunt, whole family is there, all the ol timers, I'm 34 now and I still sit and listen like a kid.

[@cwk1981]

I'm just north of you and have a 95 6.5. I've learned alot on the 6.5 groups and have a few extra parts laying around

[@stevenbrowning4706]

Love that you got your Uncle involved. Going through all your posts. Good score for $1000. In Australia, $100 gets you sweet FA.

[@Maybe1Someday]

"Are you ready for action?" *Action is coming*

[@Khell3770]

I deal with allot of diesels in my day to day. Replace the fuel filter, prefill it before you reinstall it if you can, dump 2 cans of something like seafoam or any decent fuel additive that breaks up water. After that drive it HARD for a while. Water in the fuel is hell on diesels and sitting with a near empty tank isn't very good, but diesel engines are extremely robust. Lastly I spotted a plug dangling out of the grill, meaning you have a block heater, plug that in at least 30 minutes to an hour before you start it or just leave it plugged in all the time, makes them start allot easier. Leaving the crane in the truck would probably be helpful in future revivals, so you might consider leaving it in the truck. Good luck 👍

[@169abr]

Y'all need a hat that just says "She'll Run!" Also gotta love the older diesels, so much simpler than the new DEF crap.

[@drow8569]

Just a little turbo work and a filter change she will be good as new!

[@joeday4293]

Did you see how quick Pops was with that knife? Mercy. Don't sneak up on him.

[@brianfletcher7942]

Then proceed to cut open an apple with the same blade and eat it.

[@matteckert6676]

I was gonna say the same thing. He was in full ninja mode

[@steve19745]

You guys got super super lucky ! Im on my second injection pump and ive got acollection of pmds ! Mine wontbeven attempt to start still with a brand new pump ! Only have 100k miles on the truck glow plugs work fine injectors have fuel she wont start !

[@CarswithNash]

That’s a cool one, I enjoyed the change up. Your dad really looks at home behind the wheel of that old truck. $1k is a steal too, the service deck alone is with more then that!

[@JunkyardDigs]

Ah that's me uncle

[@CarswithNash]

Junkyard Digs Oh sorry... I was close lol! Still he’s having fun!

[@paulguerrero972]

Haven't started mine in over 1 year. '97 K3500 w/ 6" lift. Gonna try tomorrow... maybe...hate to think how much work it's gonna take. Done this before, fun watching!!!

[@redboots8395]

Junkyard Mom is right. This kid needs to get his own acreage. Cool episode, Kevin.

[@donnabrown9476]

A big acreage!

[@Mercutio879]

Grew up near Belmond. That truck looks so familiar.

[@JunkyardDigs]

That's the one!

[@Sockieknowshockey]

Your uncle was having a good time!

[@jerrydlaughrin2880]

As an owner of a P 400 6.5L turbo diesel engine which is a newer version of this engine that you have in this pick up I love these engines. Nothing wrong with them. If you take care of them word of warning though do not use starting fluid on these engines as it has a tendency to blow head gaskets when you do starting fluid on these engines is a death sentence anyway in the future if you have questions about these engines or need parts for them, quad star diesel has a lot of parts for them as well as Leroy Diesel he has a lot of parts for these engines as well any questions call them like I said I have the P 400 in my C3 500 four-door long bed Dooley. and it’s one hell of a running engine runs great lots of power in that engine. That looks like a fantastic truck. Great find keep up the good work love watching your shows drive carefully and don’t use the Ether Bunny on that pick up.

[@airenesivad2975]

Nice Deal. Especially for the five speed. You can part this out and easily make 5x the money spent. Looks clean for an Iowa rig.

[@boodoorn]

On the 6.5 the fuel pump is turned on by the oil pressure switch, so not hearing the pump is normal. There is a PMD that is located on the side of the injection pump if it has not been re located. If it is on the side of the injection pump then move it somewhere that gets lots of air flow, a lot of people put them in the front bumper, you can get an extend harness from quadstartuning.com Don’t push them past 10lbs of boost on the stock GM-8 turbo. If you want more boost then go over to quadstar and get a super 60 and a upper intake manifold. I’ve owned and built many of these trucks.... too many of them.

[@13jq]

I know your videos lag by weeks or even months, but the first thing you need to do is relocate the PMD. It's the fuel pump module on the side of the pump. I had a 6.5 for a time and decided it was best to get rid of it before it left me stranded again. Those modules sit on the pump in a valley in the middle of the engine .they are constantly heat soaked and GM expected the fuel in the pump to keep it cool. the modules tend to come loose from the pump , so the cooling effect fails. What most people do is get a harness extension and put the module in front of the radiator on a heat sink to keep it cool. It also makes it very easy to swap out if you go down the road and it fails. it usually fails without warning ,so you have a 10k truck going down the street and almost impossible to stop. Here is one tread on relocating it. There are TONS of them on the net. Most people say you have to take the manifold off to get at that module. I was able to take mine off without touching the manifold. Three of the screws( torx) can be removed. The forth is a bitch. I had to weld up a tip of a torx to a metal piece at 90 degrees to get it out. you can also just disconnect the harness from that module , put an extension and connect it to a new one in front of the radiator and avoid all that work. www.dieselhub.com/maintenance/6.5-diesel-pmd-relocation.html You also learn eventually learn that the truck is under powered with that engine and climbing long hills with shoot the temp. up quickly. Good luck with that dog .

[@Iamthathillbilly]

The 86-92 ford f150s has the exact same problem with the ignition control module, it was mounted right on the distributor on the engine valley, it would get too hot and leave you stranded time and again

[@mikeheintz6861]

Open the little valve with the crossbar at the front of the motor. Leave on the little hose and pump it into an empty can. Open up the fuse and relay box and pull the lift pump relay. Jump together the terminals that correspond to 30 and 87 on the relay, and you can use the lift pump to pump the whole tank dry if you want to. Once the little tube isn't sputtering air, you're golden. Close it up. Important: **These injection pumps HATE air in them.** That is why you had such a hard time turning it over. The lift pump is mounted down along the frame. The injection pump is basically the diesel equivalent of a carb, mounted on top of the motor. Got 250,000 miles on mine, still runs like a top.

[@CJE2007.5]

Keep an extra PmD and a oil pressure switch. You will be stranded otherwise eventually. 😁

[@doitalldavey8788]

I did a pmd on mine after a bunch of stalling i heard the harmonic balancer could go mostly rust and corrosion get at my 6.5td

[@caseyc8603]

Always got mine with me 😂

[@dieselbronco9247]

You beat me to it Chris edge, of course that one being 5 speed the best thing to do is swap in an earlier full mechanical injection pump.

[@ThatGuyJayDub]

Or just do a pmd relocation and not have to worry about it 🤷‍♂️

[@justingoodrich2519]

What they said... PMDs hate heat, mechanical pumps are more reliable, balancers are known to break cranks when they go bad. Heath Diesel is a great resource for 6.5s

[@michaelbenoit248]

Diesels, gotta love em. I got my 7.3 from a field for a good price. Threw two batteries in her & started right up. $2000 later I’ve put some now fuel line on it, new IPR, valve cover gaskets, ICP, EBP, & a new flywheel & starter. Fresh bucket seats, carpet, & she’s running. I also did an exhaust delete @ the down pipe, where it goes to the cat. Put a 3.55 GR in it & i’m getting 18-25mpg, & I love it.

[@spoolin610]

93 powerstroke was one one of my favorite diesels ive owned, worked it hard and the truck started falling apart. Engine still ran strong with 400k. Own a 24v now and wouldn't go back though.

[@peterincgy]

The indicator sounds like it has day time running lights, yes, when you turn the switch on, the day time lights turn off and you go to main lights.

[@chrisellertson3352]

I just bought a 1993 GM 6.5 TD, 100km on motor 230 km truck stored inside. beautiful truck. I also have another 1993 chevy 6.5 standard 4wheel drive am rebuilding it as it is the work truck around the farm and the other is it's replacement for time being. Easy to work these trucks and a decent ride even in the one ton single wheel 4x4.

[@MrJamesJohnsson]

Would love to see this thing getting restored to a better state!

[@geraldmiller5260]

Do you mean there is a better state than Iowa??!?

[@userfixit]

Kevin. Please include your uncle much more often Lots of Wisdom and he enjoys working as a Team! Good Choice

[@alyssathompson596]

That big laugh from Uncle Tom is the best. 👏👏👏

[@donnabrown9476]

Yes it is!!!! I have always loved your Dad's laugh!!

[@CSmittenaar]

I’m somewhat new to diesel too. Since getting my first one nearly two years ago I haven’t wanted a gas vehicle. Happy know you were able to get it primed and back up and running. I’d love to get my hands on a diesel truck that cheap too. Great buy on your part.

[@machscga6238]

I love the 6.5l... and I would really like a 4×4 crew cab Version of this NARROW Dually.... Wish I could find one

[@jasonbuck1776]

Diesels are like gas, just no ignition system. And I definitely see a revival rescue truck. Air, lift, tool storage, man its a rolling shop! Good grab.

[@FishFind3000]

Gotta do a walk around with it. Looks like there’s a bunch of neat mods that have been done on it.

[@joshdupont2209]

That indicator light is for your running lights. When the light is on, so are your running lights. When you turn on your headlights that light goes off to show your running lights are off. I have that in my 09 vue. And had it in my 97 sl1.

[@scottwalsh6999]

Your Uncle is a cool guy!

[@joshuafisk5080]

On my 96 Chevy I have a 4 post battery and 3 battery cables because a previous owner separated the main power that goes to the computer and fuse boxes separate from the starter and altinator I'm thinking of turning it into a top post

[@ThunderHead289]

Valuable rig - can’t wait to see what you sale it for. If it was for sell, how much?

[@JunkyardDigs]

3500🤔

[@robertshan4835]

Junkyard Digs not a bad price actually

[@dancurrier6421]

should have a air compressor and blew the leaves out of the engine

[@nathandube1685]

@@JunkyardDigs Is it a 4x4?

[@chuckschob107]

@@nathandube1685 the 90’s chevy 3500hd never came from factory with 4x4 the non hd 3500 could

[@isfeldt34]

Always love the sound of those particular starters! Just that GM starter sound! And of course the sound of a 6.5!

[@LMacNeill]

Man, if that'd been a gasoline engine, y'all would've spent two hours replacing the entire ignition system that the squirrel would've chewed to pieces. LOL!

[@Narendra--Modi]

More diesels please. Cool uncle.

[@_Justnoble__]

God bless the 6.5, a minty engine

[@robbalinski1606]

thats the most valuable rig you bought to date. if obviously needs fuel system work, injectors might be clugged up on it but good thing its a all mechanical diesel they're cheap to buy.

[@ethanlearing8406]

You know, a guy can appreciate that cap you got on there.

[@L_SGarage]

The headlight indicator you were talking bout is your daytime running lights. And when you turn on the headlights they get brighter a bit and running lights come on. This is normal on the commercial style trucks..... this would be a cool truck for all your revive videos to put all your tools and stuff in tho

[@the_mysterious_gamer1657]

You only need “Cosby’s consent in a can”

[@LMacNeill]

I was thinking the same thing. Been watching too much Zip Ties N Bias Plies. LOL!!

[@joseesparza2364]

The_ Mysterious_Gamer I thought you were never supposed to put cosby in a can in a 6.2 or 6.5.

[@spencercastle8638]

Starting fluid in any capacity on these old 6.2/6.5 Detroit diesels is incredibly bad for the heads

[@paisleyprince5280]

@@spencercastle8638 you're assuming the glow plugs are still working

[@vhfgamer]

@@paisleyprince5280 From my experience with these engines, if the glow plugs don't work they will never ever ever ever ever start. At least one plug has too be working, and from the way it started that seems to be the case. Tech tip. If you ever want to start a diesel and your plugs are dead, bust out a bernzomatic torch and heat up the heads. Or light a campfire under the block.

[@gss7271]

Changing all the fluids and filters is a good place to start 😎👍, and you get a nice little rig. It's got storage, power lift-gate, and a picker.

[@silvy7394]

"Why do we need that?" What my mom says every time I bring something new home.

[@mickbottomley6815]

A very useful vehicle you want to keep that you can tow vehicles out of hedgerows etc

[@thelordjarlson]

I'm not sure about Chevy but my '99 Ford with the ZF5 speed absolutely refuses to go into first unless you're going slow enough. I believe that's that just how those transmissions work.

[@mountain177]

I think 1st is granny low

[@AndyFromm]

@@mountain177 not on the zf5

[@DanielThomason1]

My 99 V-10 250 was like that. Those ZF5s aren’t anything but tough and slow. Dont force it into anything less than 2nd on a downshift. 1st is useless unless your pulling out with a heavy load.

[@thelordjarlson]

@@DanielThomason1 I don't even bother shifting into 2nd when I'm taking a slow turn. Just lug the piss out of it in 3rd and she'll come right out of it.

[@hogfry]

Of all the stuff in the lot that old diesel makes the most sense to fully repair and bring up to snuff. With everything else you do revivals on having a vehicle like that with tool storage and a hoist would make your revivals so much easier in so many ways. Hell just installing a solid air compressor in that would help with all the animal nests cob webs flats etc.

[@Superpedraz]

is it just me or at 10:48 when the guy says you have fuel it looked more like water the way it was dripping.

[@ek8710]

I thought that! Way too thin to be diesel. Bet there's water contamination.

[@oddis188]

Shouldn't there be a water filter also as it's a diesel

[@raevennull]

The black cap on top of the filter housing is the air bleeder. The T handle valve that he opened comes off of the water separator. If you're starting a diesel that has been sitting, you should drain the fuel, replace fuel filters, drain water separator, add new fuel, and bleed the system. Crack the injection lines at the injectors and crank until you see fuel at all injectors. Close the lines and it should start if you have good glow plugs and compression.

[@cwyckisslick9444]

A lot of people rag on the 6.2/6.5 because they don't have the power a 6.9/7.3 of the era does, but they're a small block replacement motor and that's what you should have in store for expectations. Your glow plugs/fuel filter is likely trash. There are two, a fuel/water in the tank and the one you bled at the back of the motor. Fuel/water will plug up completely when there's water in it. The lift pump for the 6.5 is known to be weak and puts a bit of strain on the injection pump, a bigger one can help extend the life of the injection pump. Most of the time when they develop a head-gasket type issue the heads are already cracked so order a pair, no sense in doing that job twice. Seals will go bad in the turbo and try to grenade the motor, you can put a throttle blade and an emergency shutoff cable on it if you really want but it's pretty rare. You can turn up the pump and go bigger turbo/intercooler and there's a lot of information you could soak in going that route but you got a good truck hope it does you well :)

[@krazyivan007]

You need to get hold of that Jeep that was sitting in the background there.

[@bren-xmotorsports55]

KrazyIvanUSA , damn right

[@GarageTimeTV]

This is the perfect truck for when you go deep in the woods to save these cars. Load up with spare parts, gas cans, and enough power to tow stuff out. Perfect truck for the channel.

[@corydriver7634]

You’re in the middle of farm country and there’s 1 gas station with diesel? COME ON MAN!

[@cookingwithchefjeff]

Betchya all the farmers have on-site storage tanks, and have the fuel delivered. Who drives their combine into town for a top-off?😁

[@corydriver7634]

Jeff Peterson they probably do have diesel in tanks on the farm also everybody most likely has grain and stock trucks including grain elevators and sale barns. It’s not just the farmers that use diesel it’s all the people and businesses that support farming. Like the business that drove this tire truck for instance.

[@SYH653]

Well, maybe on-road diesel.

[@AndrewHCann]

I learn by my older elders to on Gas and Desiel motor plus some Propane fuel set up ! Learn always fun and new challenges too!

[@CJE2007.5]

I'd replace the fuel pump that's under the driver's side door on the frame.

[@MrMarcost2]

Yeah, the engine was running like it was fuel starved, also didn't help that the turbo is also probably shot to hell. I've driven old 6L turbo diesel trucks and although they dont have the acceleration of gas cars, they pack a mean punch behind the pedal and im not seeing this here

[@dieseladdict6685]

@@MrMarcost2 how do the 6.5s compare to a Duramax or Cummins?

[@ruwithlee1970]

If it's a Chevy truck it's just a fuel Filter

[@carteranderson4196]

DIESELADDICT66 6.5s make no power and are junk lol

[@jesseschools8473]

I went from a 6.5 to a 12v Cummins. Absolutely no comparison. 6.5 is a light duty diesel engine, very weak. 12V is a medium duty engine

[@s60six]

6.5's are an acquired taste. I love my 97 dually. They're not a powerhouse or a race car by any means. But it'll pull whatever you want "slowly" all day long!

[@sandwichbar8226]

Greta Thunberg would like to have a quiet word with you guys! 😂

[@pabloemilioescobargaviria4714]

How dare you!😂

[@nickdseidel]

I don't know if she knows how to have a QUIET word.

[@tman8939]

i had a 1994 gmc pickup with the 6.5. i put 217,000 miles and 5 injection pumps on it. i was a decent truck and the injection pump was not the problem - it was the components around the pump we found out later.

[@thedungeondelver]

Gosh I'd forgotten how loud Diesel engines are standing next to 'em!

[@chuckschob107]

The light indicator on the dash is for day time running headlights it will only let you downshift into first at very slow speeds just take off in second gear

[@0Hindmost0]

Cool Uncle!

[@ericd2791]

the 6.5 was a workhorses, did not have much power, but was made to work. but as you said you new to diesel, the oil i like best is napa diesel oil. good stuff it is.

[@roosterrancher3558]

Hope you fixed the rear brakes on the Pontiac, you have them on backwards

[@thetgwarrior]

Lmao did he really?

[@roosterrancher3558]

@@thetgwarrior Really what? fix them or have them on backwards?

[@gutsngorrrr]

Great truck, perfect for the sort of shenanigans you guys get up to. The crane is a real bonus.

[@brucegilbert4413]

Step out into an area you have minimal experience that's how you learn enjoy 😊

[@fedeperezko]

With that bad boy you can junkyard rescue anything congrats, the diesel world is something interesting to navigate

[@doubleq1223]

Biggest piece of crap engine I've ever owned. It's cool but not worth it's weight in scrap. It's amazing that once you own one you learn everything that you guys were doing real quick. It did feel real good when I heard it start though. She's been taken care of. I expected it to give a lot more problems. All she needed was fuel. And everything seems to work. That bed alone is worth double what you paid. That transmission alone is worth a lot. But the constant stumbling and power loss issues suck. Probably needs an injection pump.

[@mraycgz]

I’ve had em. They’re not great.

[@ruralrider9961]

I wouldn't say junk. Gutless for sure. If you remote mount the PMD 90% of your stumbling and rough running issues will go away. They were never a heavy duty engine. They will not hang with the Cummins and Powerstrokes, they were never designed to. At the time GM still recommended the 7.4 gas in heavy duty trucks.

[@hughjarse4627]

What pumps on them?

[@doubleq1223]

RuralRider yeah you're right. I guess I was expecting too much from mine and have a sour taste after the injection pump went out so early (less than 200,000 miles) but again, like you said, it's not and never will be a Duramax, powerstorke or Cummins. It did have character that's for sure haha. And the sound made me smile. It's "adequate“ for most jobs when running right. It did get good mileage too for a big full size truck. I did all that good stuff to it, big lift pump, PMD relocated, but it had a hard life.

[@acemobile9806]

@@ruralrider9961 true. GMs tow ratings for the Surburban 2500 back in that day was always 10K for 454 gas & 7500 for 6.5TD even after the 1996 uprating to 430 ft/lbs. I believe the 3500 pickups were 18.5K 454 & something like 12.5K for 6.5TD. They just wouldn't handle the pressure & would always run warm if pushed. Back in 1999 I had a '95 2500 that was converted to '96-up cooling specs, custom built DB2 pump (no more electronics), Phazer gear drive, 18:1 coated marine pistons, Peninsular Diesel custom turbo, hi-flow injectors, exhaust, the works! Engine dynoed at 300hp/540ft/lbs. On paper a real hot rod for the time. And you know what? A bone stock 1st gen PSD would run door handle to door handle with it & always just felt stronger--torque always came on much quicker. I thought I was doing a good thing but never was happy with my truck for what I had spent. Ended up selling it to a guy in Norway who paid for the shipping & everything (evidently 6.5s are in high demand there). So I can vouch for the gutless claim even after spending over 10K on one.

[@mikewilliams8443]

Get the dual thermostat setup from the 2000 year, new remote locate PMD-(pump mount driver )with #9 resistor, Marine injectors, Bosch lift pump, ARP Head studs, Block Skirt griddle

[@mattreitzel97]

Dang I want an Uncle Tom

[@Pantheragem]

I have an Uncle Tom. Mine isn't very useful though.

[@davidvincent1093]

Kevin don't worry about anyone saying you don't know shit about diesels. I am a the chief at a volunteer fire department and 5 years ago when our mechanic moved to the "big city" I went from just being the chief to having to do the maintenance on the equipment also. After all if I was a jet engine mechanic 50 years ago I should know about how a diesel works right? All the guys and gals heard was the word mechanic -sadly for me - I had no experience with working on diesels. and all we have is DETROIT 8V92TA's in other words 2 stroke injected bi-turbo DETROIT'S. Now 5 years later I can build them in my sleep. But what a learning curve was steep and fill with many a smashed finger or a crack on my bald head 1 week after I had to take over our '99 PIERCE took a dump on the way to a fire. Thank god we had extra equipment that day responding. I can tell you one thing for sure about diesels as ling as they have fuel and compression they will run. And it does not matter if it is a commercial DETROIT, GM or FORD ( Found On Road Dead) there is NOTHING that is light weight or made of aluminium. Everything you work on is 2 or 3 times heavier than a gas engine and the fitments are far more precise. The seals might be thinner or in some cases steel on steel there is no room for error. But one you get them together correctly they run for ever

[@keepingitcountry412]

The engines are good they just start hard, it's a second generation of diesel for chevy what do you expect 😂

[@jaredanthony8070]

Well there was the 5.7 diesel. The 6.2 and the 6.5 which the 6.2 and 6.5 were technically made by Detroit diesel a division of GM. And Detroit had many years of experience in diesels.

[@danmackintosh6325]

Can always tell an old hand at starting diesels when you hear them "abusing" (in the mind of every gas owner) the starter... It's easier on the starter/batteries to keep her spinning until she catches, than to have many failed starts winding it all up from square one. The trick is, getting a feel for when to give it 10 minutes to cool off and when to keep it lit 'cause she's about ready to run. can guarantee it'll pick up about double the torque when the filter's changed, run a diesel dry and let it sit a year the filter'll die in 2 seconds flat once you're on the road again. Nice find, wish we had such meaty sounding dervs here in the UK but can it run on sunflower oil?

[@fishhogz6982]

I noticed a buell hoodie... love my buell bikes.

[@meredithblodgett9157]

You should used leaf blower to get stuff off the engine.

[@briangerring1095]

Think you need to check for water in the fuel , and put a can of diesel bug killer in the tank run then change all the filters , a diesel sittin with little fuel in the tank often gets a bug , will stop the motor eventually, goes like a slime in the fuel. Cool truck .

[@jonesmw10]

Make sure the lift pump is operating. It'll run without it, but not very well and puts a lot of stress on the injection pump. You can jump the lift pump with a wire to test it. There's a video on here somewhere.

[@matthewduffin6348]

May be Kevin you may need some fresh spark plugs and you may need to hoover where the dry grass was under the bonnet other wise your fuel pipe may be blocked or you may need some water for your radiator

[@davekauffman8727]

Diesel engines are very simple and easy to start, especially the older ones without all the computer garbage. They are really efficient, but the fuel they save is more expensive than gasoline, so you don't save a lot. There's plenty of information out there on what makes them tick, your buddy Rich at Deboss Garage has some really good videos. You did good.