The engine start procedure requires some practice! You will need to manage the throttle, mixture, magneto switch, and fuel pump, while monitoring parameters such as fuel flow, oil pressure, and RPM.

Heavy-duty pickups and long-haul trucks rely on torquey diesel engines that are more economical, reliable, durable, and have a more straightforward construction than a comparable unleaded gas engine.

Most modern diesel engines already feature an electric start system. However, older engines often required manual starting methods such as hand cranks, kick-starts, or pull-starts, which could be ...