Unimog Cold Start

This is a brief demonstration on starting a U1300L in 10F or -12C cold weather. This was a stock U1300L with average batteries.

[@karlleego2513]

Had to cold start them in the army during winter in similar conditions. -20C or more. This one started pretty well. I remember having to cranck it for 30-60s seconds at least with full gas and then having to floor it for a while otherwise it would stall. No ether of course. Fun times

[@MogsAndDogs]

Thanks for making this.! It seems a bit of an art and I was doing it all wrong. Guess I will have to wait until next year to try again.

[@unknown_4656]

Old Mercedes-Benzs' never die.

[@ArcticBlues1]

I would love to have one of these things! Are you a dealer or how do I get one? Great Job! Thank You:)

[@davidlcook7696]

cool do you have any unimogs for sale what are they costing these days for a u1300l ambulance?

[@theunimogcenter]

I've got a few U1300L ambulance in the pipeline as well as a U1300L flatbed. All have OM366 Turbo and high speed axles.

[@davidlcook7696]

@@theunimogcenter cool how can i get ahold of you

[@justmarcin8555]

No glow plugs for 35+years old truck with mechanical injection?? Impressesive :)

[@justmarcin8555]

What model is this one?

[@theunimogcenter]

U1300L with OM366A engine. I've started them in colder than that. -20F -28C is about as cold as I've done without ether. They are definitely reluctant but they usually start without ether at that temp but they need good batteries. With a shot of ether I've started Unimogs at close to -40F -40C although it sometimes takes a few tries. They definitely don't like the cold but I've never not been able to start one because of the temp, even with tired old engines with lots of hours.

[@justmarcin8555]

@@theunimogcenter sounds good, men we love those german trucks ;)