How to have a great starting Idi diesel!

[rickyjessome]

Good glow plugs, battery, starter, and a tight fuel system is key! Most common problem is usually lack of maintenance. Cheers

[aaronkeiser]

Don't forget good battery cables power AND ground (0/2 minimum). My truck cranks almost twice as fast after I replaced mine. My truck has the stock starter and economy Walshart batteries.

Love the content dude keep up the good work!

[BurchellAtTheWharf]

Prime information
The ole inline 4's and 6's need all the CCA

[BeepBeepParkie]

Two decent batteries, a properly working glow plug system, and no air intrusion.

[koolchris]

I got a 93 f350 crew cab dually woth the 7.3 idi and a 5speed manual for cheap after my friend blew the headgaskets and found out the heads had micro cracks in them causing the head gaskets to fail. Currently reworking used heads I found and going through and replacing common wear items and junk parts, hopefully have it running by the end of the year.

[michaelgibson]

I'm just finishing putting an '83 f150 onto an '86 f250 4x4 chassis with the 6.9L
Just did the switch by pass for the glow plug controller for now. But wanting to upgrade to the 7.3 combo. Got some good batteries. Plan on doing the fuel line kit asap. And i am adding a check valve in the fuel line to prevent it from flowing back (not the return). Good fuel line it shouldn't happen, but it will increase efficiency.
Upgrading the starter is a good addition.

[dtoshredneck]

R and d performance makes a billet fuel rail to ditch the problematic leaking plastic return lines. Cdd also makes an e fuel system to ditch the mechanical lift pump that leaks, also it needs a bbc block off plate

[alanack]

You don't need to convert the fuel pump..
Good batteries, clean, solid connections, strong starter, and new glow plugs. Glow plugs "last a long time" but they do degrade with normal use. Proper fuel with clean filters is another must.

[Cameron_]

I wish you could do a video like this to make my 7.3 powrstroke start like that 😂. I’m from NS, great videos

[coursejunkiewx]

I would also say that most people don’t understand the correct cold start procedure either. Tight fuel system and good battery will make a world of difference.

[goblinsrattletraps]

I'd love to see a good video of the fuel pump set up. Always been worried about messing with that stuff

[Albinosheep-hmll]

Forget those crappy plastic caps, go to r&d and get the aluminum rails, it's worth the money

[fifthlomat]

Ive had great luck with dura last batterys

[cargotoolshop]

My Detroit 60 series 12.7 starts right up in the cold, now below freezing I will plug it in, but is pops right off all pissed off and idles wt authority

[massey]

Out of all my idi trucks I've never had one that didn't start within a few seconds very seldom did I ever plug the block heater in

[ToeJammx]

Im trying to figure out what those copper washers are for??? .When you buy return line kits. Thank you..

[THE--GANG]

I have a 6.9 idi and it starts just fine when it’s warm but just cranks when it’s cold I think I need new glow plugs I run 2 2019 f350 batteries

[Regde-tp]

WEBASTO coolant heater, hands down, end of story

[Olds_Pwr]

I believe International labeled their engines as cubic inches but the same engine in a Ford is in the less precise form, liters.

[southernpovertycallcentere]

All the return kits ive found are garbage and leak right off the bat. Ive given up and just accept the fuel system will lose prime and leak.