Wisconsin Winter Caterpillar Cold Start!. Loading At The Frozen Tundra.

[@Gentryandsons]

orwell sounds amazing!! those haters couldn't fill our shoes for 1 day

[@fsctrucking]

No doubt!

[@troy1991]

Someone give that starter a raise.

[@Jamwcjconn]

And the batteries

[@KarmaShaw-dc1hd]

No way is that good for any motor😢

[@Greg_Gatsby]

That’s why gasoline starter motors have not gone totally extinct. They will start those cold diesels as long as they have fresh gas. Gas starter motors will spin the diesel long after batteries and electric starters have given up the ghost. Don’t get me wrong. I love electric starters. It’s the instant gratification I love. But a maintained gas starter motor will absolutely outlast an electric starter on cold mornings.

[@Andrew-ep4kw]

@@Greg_Gatsby In a way, Orwell has a gasoline starter motor, except it's diesel powered and it is his APU. It keeps the batteries fully charged and circulates its warm cooling water through the Cat's block, meaning the Cat will start easily in any weather, so long as the APU was running.

[@johnbarr4472]

​@@Andrew-ep4kw True. But he mentioned that he didn't have it running.

[@rebasmith4804]

Steve, don't let the haters destroy what you enjoy doing, look at it this way you are living rent free inside their heads! I for one (as an old broad) enjoy watching you and Orwell going down the highways

[@derrickeasterday4066]

Agreed I like your style 👌🏼 👍🏼 😎

[@KarmaShaw-dc1hd]

And the haters are a view 😊

[@craigUk85]

Agreed! Love the videos. Remember, as the old saying goes, 'opinions are like arseholes. Everyone has one!'

[@rebasmith4804]

@@craigUk85 Exactly!

[@terryanderson4366]

Knowing when to let go of the starter is always a question of the driver.

[@TruckingwithHunter]

That poor starter took a beating 😂

[@peterwill3699]

You could bake some potatoes on your starter.

[@truthseeker2321]

​@@peterwill3699Maybe a roast along with the potatoes!

[@Oldguy379]

Glad you didn’t edit out where you forgot it was in gear and killed it. We’re all human and make mistakes

[@jasontengan4554]

Caught that too, it happens!

[@kylecampbell1444]

Done that in a truck stop at the fuel and get to look like the class clown. Everyone does it.

[@timothyedmiston8756]

Just remember Steve one person‘s opinion is just their opinion not everybody knows everything they talk about. I think you’re doing a fantastic job and remember this phrase,TAMP which means “they ain’t my problem” just keep on trucking brother you’re doing good

[@ThomssPreacher]

Steve, wouldn't worry about the negative, the government cut mental health care, take it from this old B-75 Areo Dyne driver, you're good and Tim is good, keep up the good work and keep safe

[@michaelm6624]

What a difference it makes between GreenAPU and a true cold start !! Wow!!.. Keep up the good work Steve!

[@fightingsioux637]

I never understood people bashing utubers. If I don’t like or agree with a channel, I unsubscribe. FSC keep the videos coming. It’s relaxing watching, especially with Orwell.

[@Andrew-ep4kw]

Absolutely. If you hate what the creator is saying, don't flame him, just stop watching. If you disagree, say so, but be respectful. Attack the idea, not the person. In fact, praise the person for being bold enough to bring the idea to light.

[@brianbyrd3685]

Steve you & Tim Gentry shouldn't let them negative ass people get you down. Both of you guys are doing the best you can with what you got and have. I love watching both of your guys videos. 👍 keep them coming brother.

[@lakeside420]

Steve, I'm a retired truck driver. Please don't ever, intentionally, cold start Orwell again! He deserves that Green APU's warm touch, and gentil nudge during the starting process. You be safe out there driver!

[@larrybrowning]

I agree don't do that again it's rough on that motor love your videos take care be safe out there.

[@Leotheconstructionguy]

Lmfaoooo what do you think he did before he installed the green apu last year? 😂😂😂

[@stevespriggs3302]

I'm 61 my youngest is 6, my oldest 33 thats a age gap but love every single minute of it. Stay safe my friend.

[@RandallByrd-oi4fz]

Orwell was being stubborn. But that was awesome thanks for sharing

[@clarencewiles963]

You and Tim were both great. And the issues with the tolls wow 🤩 I ran my AC year round. And adjusted the heat control up or down. The AC will help keep the moisture out. 😊

[@ED-ti5tc]

I used to drive an 84 9670 with a 350 Cummins. It was never that hard to start in the cold but the fuel pedal liked to get stuck. That ol cat hates the cold. Lol

[@traincndr1]

Hey Steve I found another semi truck frame it's off a 1997 379 Peterbilt i emailed u the link it's on eBay it's double framed

[@timweimer7503]

I don't remember our 3406Bs being this hard to start either. Even in lower temps than 28°. A little tooter of ether would be better than ruining a starter.

[@RandallByrd-oi4fz]

Thanks!

[@JeepGeneral1]

Leaving with my trainer tomorrow, just starting into trucking. I'll be doing flatbed. Thanks for the content. I love seeing cabovers on the road! Be safe

[@Steve-cq5ew]

Steve, whats not to like, like the way you talk...like the way you truck, lots of love from Nova Scotia...Pam and Steve. We watch you every day with much thanks!

[@Frontireadventures]

From Nova Scotia too.

[@darylthisdelle7702]

@@FrontireadventuresNew Brunswick here

[@phillipwilliams7679]

From New York,.. I, would like to say thank you for helping Gentry and Sons trucking... For being a pilot vehicle in the overload freight. It's really good to see fellow truckers who became content creatures helping each other. Keep it between the lines and under the limit, fellas, drive safe.

[@Jrs-tl4kk]

The lope sound of a cold cat never gets old 😎

[@joeysibande4621]

Good example of a man with a good starter and good batteries. These are the results 👍🏽

[@TechOut]

Orwell was shivering just look at his pipes shaking

[@scottontheboat2340]

PSA you provide a valuable service! People get to vent ,good and bad. Butterfly Effect🦋

[@johnmcdowell9059]

holy smoke steve orwell sure don't care much for the cold , if i did'nt plug ole sweet babe she wound'nt go i think youre doing a great job i enjoy watching your channel keep up the good work safe travels

[@lornperkins4270]

You and tim are good people your honest hard workin and you do your thing. Im proud of you guys...james too

[@michaelstalter3017]

I like your videos keep up the good work I use to drive tractor trailers for 13 years I miss it and looking to get back in

[@bradleyhightower4668]

Some people hate because it's the only way they can feel good about themselves

[@lawrencejneuser8801]

The haters are probably just all the super truckers, they think they know everything. I always say you learn something everyday.

[@buddysumner4022]

Dam what a starter on that truck

[@rickeymulkey9218]

Brother, always remember opinions are like behinds, they always stink even after they are washed. You and Orwell just keep doing what you do for those of us who appreciate it.

[@marinablueGS]

Wow, that was quite a struggle getting Orwell started! I was almost holding my breath!

[@sammystephens7823]

Loved the music you had playing while loading 👍👍

[@dennis4lyfe]

I was just in loudon New Hampshire for a couple days stopped by to visit aunt she’s 92 and had my car serviced front end alignment the sun was out today it looked beautiful

[@matthewroth8470]

Good Evening From Essexville, MI Steve. Love The Good Old Trucks Like Orwell.

[@sunnyray2048]

🍭SWEET🍭My Mercy!That was definitely a CA-Co-CaCo-CaCo-CaCOLD Sta-start Sta-Steve🥶🙏🏼💖👍🏻🌞

[@mamma7119]

Orwell with polished drives is like putting an elevator in an outhouse keep the man like he is at least that is real and beautiful

[@tomvarano3283]

Steve don’t let the subject matter experts that know nothing or the haters get to you. Remember this you do you and don’t be anything else but you. Good video take care and safe travels.

[@dazt5831]

that cold start reminds me of the cold starts of 1960's era locos here in the UK 10 minutes of smoke and noise before they finally warm up, British Rail would leave locos idling when ever not in use throughout the winter months to avoid it which eventually damaged the engines, great video

[@denispherbert2542]

Good morning Steve, all the way from Ireland 👍

[@KASIH3103]

The cold start sounds like a musical of The Little Engine That Could

[@Obieden1]

you and tim have the best trucking content , it good you both cover current events and people get pissed beacuse you keep it real, i respect you both for that

[@Obieden1]

@@FL.AirBoater ty for the recommendation

[@Obieden1]

@@FL.AirBoater will do

[@Rob3et]

Interstatemademe, Boston trucker, StevensLTD are also some good one

[@Obieden1]

@@Rob3et I’ll check it out when I get a chance thanks

[@Truck-Train-Ship-Car-Bikelover]

That GREEN apu can make that engine hot, or GLOWPLUGS, in the cilinder head, that works good when it is cold, and yes it safe battery and a start engine.

[@smarquardt10]

Use to live outside green bay. Know what lake affect winters r like. Now I live in the north wisconsin and love every min of it

[@michaeldalzell6670]

That Hurts just listening an watchin, so glad ya have the Green APU

[@stargazer9378]

Another great video. Love these. Love the sound of Orwell ❤

[@seagullsbtn]

I'd forgotten how rough those cold starts were. Truckers around you appreciate the apu as well.

[@allencupsie6560]

Whoa brother I'm 66 years old over 40 years of driver you got to take it easy on that started their brother

[@diamond_cutter]

Not time for you to depart us yet, brother. I enjoy watching your cabover on the road with us.

[@thomasgautney5586]

Wow... that's a hard, cold start! Better keep that girl in the garage!

[@sleepervega71hill28]

Hello Steve! Commenting on yours. About cloudy days. You know yourself, Up all night driving and the Sun comes out and blinds you/makes you weary. No Sun makes more pleasant travels

[@thythethy9590]

Hey Steve! Hope You're Well Out There, Always Enjoying this & good music choices today!

[@SamBrown-qi3fk]

I dont know if I've ever seen a cold start quite like that one. Awesome seeing Orwell come to life

[@danieldoiron535]

Let the negative people wash off ,I love the effort and the old rigs

[@icare7151]

Awesome video as always! Thank you for doing all you do. People with nothing but negative comments are simply narrow minded negative nothingness.

[@ignaciocab68]

Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 ❤

[@davidanderson2093]

There are always haters. Who cares, keep on trucking. I enjoy riding along. Brings back memories 50 years ago trucking with my best friend. Out of Arthur Ill.

[@williamdodd5113]

Your blowing that black coal to keep us happy man, that APU unit is a Godsend for engines and starters for cold temperatures, well done Steve.

[@Andrew-ep4kw]

Orwell must have a super beefy starter to run that long without melting.

[@joewarner3021]

Got to admire your dedication with that cold start should be an advertisement for the starter and batteries!

[@doherty2jz845]

Love watching the cabovers. All the different YT truck channels have been cool to watch.

[@stevenkaras4562]

Very good coal when you skip shifted, and laid the wood to Orwell

[@jaloisio225]

O melhor canal de transportes americano 👏👏👏👏

[@michaelm.4063]

Hey Steve! it hurts more to see the starter getting wrecked than enjoying a coldstart. Poor Orwell.. 😞Stay safe out there! Greetings from Germany Sir!

[@TerrySOS]

Wow that start was bad but it was very cool. Get-R-Done Driver an be safe. Much respect

[@davidham1687]

Hi Steve: Good to see you and the Nosebleed Special back at it. Couldn't help but notice your winter front. The reason the newer factory winter fronts have slots or they open from the center is to have air flow spread evenly over the fan blades. By only having the top or bottom open you only get air flow on the blades as they pass those openings, causing the blades to flex constantly whether your fan clutch is engaged or not. I have had fan blades crack and even break off because of this. You probably already know this but a word to the wise. Travel safely.

[@lamondgould2702]

Great job brother! I remember when I had a 1989 coe freightliner day cab with a c10 cat love that truck but not the ride lol😂

[@AndrewJackson-mf5qp]

Hi Big Guy, Orwell rolled some good coal leaving the shop and that starter motor has my vote for the starter motor awards 2024. Don't worry about the knockers buddy, they have shit lives and trying to make their problem your problem. Don't sweat the small stuff dude . Stay on track with your plans and keep Orwell serviced and diesel in the tank and don't forget to look after yourself most important. Regards to you, your good lady and family. We are all here for you as you provide jolly good entertainment. Rock on dude.

[@Yamaha-tenere-berneray]

That cold start was amazing

[@charlesflager1970]

Orwell was not Happy with that cold start😆

[@philipmichel215]

Steve I enjoyed the Gentry collab and looking forward to this trip out west. Comments whether good or bad count in terms of youtube promoting your channel. I let the ads run through your video in hopes it helps your bottom line a little. Safe travels!

[@raymond2669]

Damn I like how you drive your rig, Steve, and understand why you like Orwell. I happen to really like COE. Trained on Freight Shakers in '79 (MCT out of Sioux Falls, SD) then didn't end up driving for a living - but that's another story for another time. Don't stop with your you tube channel, please! Ignore the haters.

[@bigmountain7561]

My favorite time of the year driving my wrecker was in the cold. Don’t know why just was really calming with the snow and the cold wind. The good old days. Lol!!

[@jonathasfigaro4992]

Love this engine sound

[@petergoodger4809]

Yay!! Beautiful coal footage. Thank you Steve

[@richardvirchow2757]

I watched the video from Gentry & Sons Trucking video I thought it was great to see and educational even when I saw what you were doing for him it was great and you did excellent work you learned a lot about extreme heavy haul and a little bit of what it takes to do it right I felt that you learned a lot about it and a plying it to what you have to do in your work that you are doing. I felt like you took a lot in which is a great way for you to and everyone if they were not so negative. Your live was very informative as well. Sincerely! R.S.V.

[@hiltonray4461]

Man that start was brutal, but sounds ohh so good !! Don't know what it is about those cold starts, can't wait till I have my own !

[@johnbuck5273]

Don't let the haters get to you. Obviously they are jealous of your life. They are too afraid of something they don't have any idea about.

[@Paladun100]

Sounds like Gentry droped a hell of a cam in , dam the lope boys

[@danielseelye6005]

What are you talking about? "Orwell" is bone stock, doesn't have any aggressive cams or bigger injectors. The only big thing Steve did was a rebuild in 2019(?) that's on the channel but otherwise that 3406B is pretty much as it was when it rolled off the line in 1984. That's why it's lasted as long as it has.

[@osamanbush6575]

@@danielseelye6005relax dad

[@candygender]

good luck on the road Steve, may God bless you

[@tbibformerfbib9838]

I just watched this video again for the 3rd time and I remembered that back in the mid 70's I worked in a small truck stop in central PA. When it was cold in the winter the drivers around there would be spraying the ether into the air intake to get their trucks started. I personally don't like to use ether on anything. On a positive note, getting the starter hot from cranking put some heat into the engine block. I like that you don't edit out the occasional blunder in your videos. Keep the video's coming. I don't know where you get the time or have the patients to do all that editing of hours of recordings along with putting in text and finding footage from older videos of yours or other references. It would be nice to see Orwell spruced up a little with those aluminum rims.

[@KennyPowers-l2k]

Give the started a raise an an buy him a extra one. Just playing around. Love your videos I watch them all the time keep up the good work an be safe

[@sammisamuels7877]

Orwell still did rool coal when you left and looked really cool doing it too. Wow man Orwell did not like the cold start but finaly got going after i think aboit 30 seconds but then got going good such a cool old Cabover but does not like the cold starts at all well stay safe out on the road and keep on trucking.

[@tbibformerfbib9838]

Hey Steve, I am honestly glad you kept after trying to start without letting up. I have read vehicle manuals on starting the engine and it's crank for 5 or 10 seconds then rest starter for 30 seconds and try again. if you did it that way you would still trying to get Orwell started. I loved ever minute of that startup knowing people sitting in their warm living rooms would condemn you for that startup. on the bright side, that's a good promo for the Green APU. as far as the escort car idea, what is the liability of escort car if something goes wrong. Google over height truck hits NJ turnpike overpass March of 2022. I was sitting in the WAWA on Dunns Mill road when the heavy haul came down Dunns Mill and then turning onto Rt206 in the direction of the truck stops. I remember looking at it and thinking that is huge and how did he get on Dunns Mill Rd. After the rig was already heading south on Rt206 the escort car with the height poles on it came down Dunns Mill Rd about 3 minutes behind what he was supposed to be escorting. So who was wrong here?

[@jasonlee5388]

Don't sweat the haters. In my experience most haters have never done the work you do and therefore have no clue what they are talking about. I myself ran OTR for only 4 months and it taught my alot about driving, and I'll be the first to admit that I know nothing. I think you do an awesome job, I love listening to Orwell purr and the turbo whine. My favorite part of driving big trucks is the sounds. I've done mostly straight truck and local

[@jasontengan4554]

Those 400s always willing to go!

[@varianhall1483]

I just look at how it puts stress on the starting process. When I drove we had to do it each morning. And the non-driver supervisor wondered why we had to be jumped off and starters replaced more in the winter. Had the ability the plug them in but "OH that wont help" is what non-driving supers would say. I think that you and the Gentry gang do a good job. Y'all work good together.

[@kevinbianco]

New to your channel, love your content. Who cares what people say. Do what you do. You do better filming and commentary then people do With 15 cameras, keep up the good work. Love your channel Love the driving used to be from Connecticut. So I know the east coast well

[@Tama-dr4oz]

I love your channel, as a former driver of 12 years I see nothing wrong with your operation you are a damn good operator ! does orwell have a titanium starter lol ! I operated out of CO so I am well aware of difficult cold starts and snow and tire chains, all part of the adventure !

[@robertross804]

as always thank 4 the ride .i miss Elmhurst ill it .hard to believe patten tractor is gone. Just like Entenmann's put 7 long years there.

[@mt5144]

Love that Cab over, Looks Class & sounds superb, great video , Stay Safe from the UK

[@HyperActive7]

Ahh yes, the dreaded cold start.. I had to do one of those to my own personal truck last month and she barely started!

[@billm2516]

Great cold start. I have four 1-megawatt generators that I love to start when it has been cold. But they have heaters on the coolant.

[@woodstock911snoopy]

Steve, I enjoy your Utube videos, have a Sister who lives in Fond du Lac. Great to see what type of weather she having. Just like this one! Also, enjoy the great country sides in your travel!! I enjoy when you are hauling New Fire trucks from Pierce. Those strikers are large fire trucks. Being retired fireman (drove the ladder truck, did have a touch at short and long driving back in the late 70’s. So I am always conscious of what a trucker has to do for making a right hand turn. Keep up the great channel

[@RandallByrd-oi4fz]

I have a 362. And those clutch cables are stiff in the winter it takes awhile to loosen up

[@mike-cl1mm]

You get free starters and labor ? DAM you hammered that starter ,, impressive batteries too

[@doc3584]

44:37 🤔I wonder what those 4 wheelers are thinking right now🤣👍👍

[@gregbridges2365]

Man I can’t remember the last time you had to tarp

[@lukeweaver9248]

I always enjoy your videos! I've learned a few things watching your channel and I appreciate you showing how you do it. I'm sorry about all the negativity of some of the commenters. Not telling you what to do about it or anything but maybe you want to think about removing the haters for your own peace of mind and to keep your channel a positive place?.. I'd miss seeing Orwell if you decided to quit...

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Steve, don't let the haters get to ya. Anyone who watches you knows you're a good man doing what he has to, and in the process, we get to come along for the ride. You do what you think is best; after all, you're the captain of USS Orwell, not somebody else. You gotta make the calls when they need made, not anybody else. Me and a whole bunch of people got your six, Steve. That being said, you may have bent the lower control arm, tie-rod, or strut on the Mercedes. Just to give you a heads-up. As for the cold start, boy...those long starter cranks tells me ol' Orwell don't like the cold! I was rootin' for him to wake up, lol. He reminded me of a kid who didn't want to wake up, because it was cold in the house. But ya got him up, got him goin', and he sounds as good as he ever has. That Cat sounds real nice, even in the cold. Stay safe out there, Steve. Been seeing a lot of warning videos lately about how trucking itself has gotten way worse, in terms of risks on the roads. Keep the rubber on the road, and the hammer down, and we'll be watching.

[@chrisellis6832]

Hey Steve, stuff what the haters say. I love the rawness of your channel, it is real and as an Aussie, I can relate to the time on the road on your lonesome. Tim may have a bigger channel than you, a bigger company and bigger headaches. Grow slowly for a wee while mate, keep doing what you do. I spent the best part of 40 years punting up and down the highways and backroads and I had that love/ hate relationship with the trucking life. Now I am medically retired, I miss it all. Best wishes my fellow truckie.