It's unreal how some people want the image of driving a truck like that but can't even keep up on basic maintenance such as a pair of batteries.

One of my trucks is a 6.9 powered 86 F-250. Only way these IDI’s will run worth a crap is with a tight fuel system and good batteries. You can’t expect to drive an old rig like that and not do any preventative maintenance on it. When the person working on your truck tells you it needs fixed you should probably take the advice. Enjoyed the video.

Great video J.C.Smith I really like the way you troubleshoot this truck. Not to mention fixing parts that you have apart fixing the fuel system problem like the alternator belt and mounts. Thanks for sharing stay safe Mr & Mrs J.C.Smith.

Great video, I love the IDI simplicity. I would like to see a road test of this truck to see how useful it is in real world applications...

Happy wife ,happy life. Don't want to make her mad. Have a great evening, JC and Mrs Smith

Nice and diagnostics, I generally don’t watch diagnostic videos but you make them interesting as your genuine, your at home and knowledgeable pls admit you don’t know everything. Funky truck, I kinda find it funny and cool (I’m a 23 yrs old man), but yes it is useless really.

That's why I got out of that, working behind a customer. You both did great with what you had to work with.

Nice job taking us through step by step! Bias ply tires would be on the list to change also.

Thank you for sharing. It fires up good runs great 👍🏻.

G'day JC, Another cool vid. It's had some great tips / fixes for the average guy . I know we can't all be mechanically minded , but I'm often surprised that the owner can't do some of the easy jobs . I guess if they don't want to replace batteries, they sure won't take on the jobs that require a little thinking. Thanks for sharing it with the faithfull. Respect....!

Thanks for the video J.C.

Nice video and fixes. I guess that’s the problem these days if you want older and simpler equipment. The OEM stops making parts and you’re stuck with crappy aftermarket parts.

hello J.C. & Mrs Smith & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks J.C & Mrs Smith Friends Randy

Jeffery I love ❤️ the way you talk about silly people who know more than you this is why they get you to repair their units we who ❤your commentary just keep up the show Cheers 🥂 Australia

Loved double cab!

If you listen real close you can hear the air leaking from the fuel pump. Could be the camera amplifying things. Good find

I'm with you 100% J.C, I bet that's one *rough riding* "pickup truck!" 😖 Nice work with the repairs 🔧

I learned (the hard way) leaks in the fuel return system can cause hard starting on these IDI diesels. Apparently, they're kind of notorious for that. There's an inexpensive kit that includes all the little fuel return hoses and clamps connecting injectors. Installation made my old skoolie fire up in half a revolution.

You peeking through the engine bay & smiling was funny like the move THE SHINING

Great video. I have used a relay with built in timer to fix glow plugs. Relay has adjustable on setting

I’m sure I’m not alone in being frustrated when people that trust you to repair their equipment, don’t listen to sound advice. I’ve never seen you do unnecessary work and yet they don’t listen when you recommend something that will ultimately keep the equipment from needing to be repaired. Enjoyed your troubleshooting and thanks again.

One of these days you will learn to just say no when it comes to working on other trucks. Seems like it’s always the same they need it fixed yesterday but don’t want to spend any money on anything. Batteries while expensive are one of the cheapest things to do on a hard start scenario.

Brings back memories working on my idi in my '93 f250

I am 6'-6" tall and have bad knees. the truck looks great to me, maybe an inch or two too high. It looks out of my price range but I will add those to my list. I usually go with straight manual glow plug button. Easy to count to ten.

You seem to have the patience of a saint...and the skills of a tech savant...the gremlins run when they see you coming...

GO!! GOOD JOB....

the only diesels i have ever worked on was the oldsmobile that they converted back in the 80s and cummins 1989 --1994 done a few injector pumps but watching your channel even though i don't plan on doing any more diesels the information is valuable someone could be broke down and i might be able to help them from what i have learned from your channel if you ever quit turning wrenches you should consider teaching lord only knows how hard it is to find someone that cares diesel or gasoline

The Barney truck🤣! Well it doesn’t take much to keep these trucks running. Don’t make much power, but when they’re running right as you’ve proven they just go and go and go.

another great video folks!

That was the problem with my red ford the day it quit in your driveway! And that pump wasn't that old! Ole red still starts if the batteries are up, I've been driving the new cummins

Those things are tough. Had a few but dang they’re rough running and slow

That truck is just cool. I want it so bad

It can be fixed but parked in a corner for a week with suspect batteries are not the mechanics fault if the owner is made aware of the issue.

It should always have power to it if I am correct also I believe they have a temp sensor on the head that kills the system at operating temp will not apply glow plugs

24:42 😅😅I noticed that tag too, and said the same exact thing....that from a cable box ground, not an engine!😂😂

I'm learning more about the 7.3 . Is this engine similar to the 2003 Ford F.250 Super Duty 7.3 Crewcab ? My 03 only has 118k miles and I love it .

👍👌👏 2) Sometimes the devil is in the details. With this truck even Murphy and his law helped him. Let's hope that you could drive out both respectively play out both. Although, and once again, a vehicle owner is not helping respectively really supporting you. Best regards, luck and especially health to all 3 of you.

What’s that orange cup on driverside injector?

Them ole idis lol they pain in butt some times hey did u check that temp switch I believe some them had a temperature switch back at rear …the push button is the fix ! Aslong as who ever drives that vehicle understands it’s the best

Probably stupid question, probably looked at it and you know for sure... but, i have to ask, is that module 100%, without shadow of a doubt, meant for that particular engine and glowplug set? I'm asking purely because i've had a similar (to be read: does the same thing) thing on an agricultural unit, and everyone, everyone from the seller to the manufacturer's code told us the part was for the right unit, but when you checked the actual part, it wasn't rated for that circuit and therefore from a different setup. Just sayin' that might be the wrong part if you fixed it, burnt it, fixed it again and it came to you crispy again. That said, if i'm wrong (and i might be) if that plastic doesn't make a crunch when you cut a shaving off with a box cutter, then it's normal plastic, not rated for high temperatures. It should be glass reinforced plastic. just my 2 cents, which again, might be wrong cause i've never worked on that engine. :)

Can you do a DI 7.3 no start?

Man we want to see project overkill or 05 c4500 😂 but i know it doesn’t get done overnight.

the newer gasoline engines are going to direct injection guess it works sorta like diesels do but have noticed they give a lot of trouble with build up on valves and they have a system to use walnut shells to blast down the intake to clean the valves. do diesels have this problem because have never heard of them having the problem. and do you have any idea why the gasoline engines have the problem?

One thing I can’t stand is having to Jerry rig something because the former owner or mechanic couldn’t be bothered to do something the right way like use the right bolt. I hate fixing problems that someone else caused.

That's why I like youall. He is a goof ball

How do they drive that big truck with all those broken gauges ???

Maybe you can talk him into putting a flatbed on that truck so it can be used as a truck again!!! 😂

I see y’all enjoy watching warrens videos too 😂😂😂😂

If a truck sits around too long not being started and run daily doesn’t do the batteries any good and they need a battery isolator to save the batteries, I can’t drive my car as much these days due to back injury so I need to fit an isolator myself

If you can throw things in the bed, how are you going to get them out? Needs a ladder bolted to the side.

25:50 split lock washers do absolutely nothing to prevent bolts from loosening . AvE did a video on this exact subject. There are different locking fasteners that lock. There are nordlock washers which help prevent bolts from loosening. Split lock washers have zero effect.

With all the slapped together parts I wouldn’t be surprised if that module is the wrong one

LOL who was that peeping through the engine?

This truck has to be such a dog with a 7.3 IDI in it, the pickups cant get out of they're own way nvm a medium duty lol

Install an air dog or fass system. To correct fuel issues

Real Bakelite didn't have this problem, Yeah plastic doesn.t make a good ground.

For someone with a desire to fix things right you have a lot of cheap ass customers. Was wondering if the wiring issues were from the Dodge bed on back.😮