Can We Get ABANDONED Tow Trucks to RUN? - Part 1

UPDATE. Both trucks are SOLD

MERCH!! JUNKYARDDIGS.COM

Today we revive a '95 Powerstroke tow truck!

Send us stuff!
Junkyard Digs
PO box 1623
Ames, IA, 50010

Follow the gang!

Thunderhead289:

Junkyard Mook:

Dylan McCool:

Classicmustang429:

Deboss Garage:

Cars and Cameras:

Whack-it Garage:

#junkyarddigs #revival #diesel

Contact Kevin:
Instagram:

[ZackVanMeter]

I work in a light duty diesel shop, and specialize in Powerstroke engines. I’d replace the IPR and ICP as soon as possible. Only use Ford sensors, aftermarket tend to not work or go bad fast. Flush the entire cooling system with water with engine running until it runs clear. Then fill it with the purple Heavy Duty coolant from Napa. That 7.3 PSD will last longer than you expect with proper maintenance. Oil every 5k and fuel filters every 10k and it’ll be fine

[falconlover]

I love how Vice Grip Garage, Deboss Garage, and Zip Ties and Bias Plies are in the Junkyard Digs Extended Universe.

[hunterd.]

That little box reading the rpms is a factory high idle, you simply push the arrow up button to set it higher when using the PTO. Also, when bleeding brakes, there is a small module if it has ABS that needs to be bled on the drivers frame rail. If you drain the system air gets trapped here and gives you a spongy pedal. When you change the oil, use good quality rotella 15w40 with a motorcraft filter and add one quart of Archoil 9100. Itlle free those injectors right up from sitting. 👍

[j.franklin]

Nice! I've seen these trucks before, I did an outage at the power plant in the background 2yrs ago and was eyeing them at the time. Good to see they're up and running again 👌

[ragnarocking]

"rolled the Bronco" is an understatement. That thing looks like a half-eaten strawberry shortcake.

[thablueg]

"Can you be quiet with your damn diesel tow truck. I'm trying to start my own damn diesel tow truck" 😆

[tjbee]

There's a valve on the side to empty the fuel bowl!

[walkerredman]

Pro tip: put wood under the stinger and put it down all the way to lift the rear of the truck

[alexpaumen]

That Powerstroke is such a classic sound. A sound I’ve known since I was 3.

[jessepitt]

The little yellow lever on the bottom of the fuel bowl is a drain valve...

[parkerfiskar]

“Do I look cool?”
“Never”
Best kind of brother you could ask for 😂

[DieselWeazel]

You’ve come a long way dude. You, Dylan, and Derek are my entertainment. Plus Luke’s videos and Mook’s are awesome too. You guys are fun and I learn a lot watching all of you. Thanks for the hours of enjoyment!

[shabadoo]

Peg curses like a sailor but he's right on. Nice guy

[sendit]

Most of those OBS ford ignition tumblers are so wore out they can be started with a house key..

[typrus]

Extended crank like that at the end could be a cam sensor flaking out (heard it hiccup a couple times running too), worn injectors, lift pump dying, or even a tired HPOP.
If you can get a computer on it, monitor your ICP pressure while cranking- if it isn't going above 500 until it lights then you are fighting building pressure.

Damn solid engines if you know what their weak spots are.

[katiejameson]

I love the shout out to Peg, always need the Cosby sauce!!

[tcmonster]

Biggest things about diesels taking a while to start is because of air in the fuel. Check all seals from the filter to the pump aren't sucking air. The pump itself is made up of many O rings that will have dried up sitting for 5 years without fuel to lubricate it. At this rate you should replace the fuel pump or try replace the easily accessible O rings

[georgjon]

Vice Grip and Junk Yard posting up 10mins of each other! Looks like I'm busy for the next hour!

[truckcampinglife]

Would you mind including the cost of some of these projects. Like for example what did you give for the tow trucks.

[icefoxx]

18:22 Whoever thought of putting smokestacks on it is a freaking genius 🤣👌