Early I.H. scout 800 engines 152

Yesterday I read an interesting article on the old Scout model series 80 & 800. I had a 1965 scout 800 back in high school with the 152 engine so I sat down to read this. I found it on the Harvest Highlights (July 2011). What I did not know was there was a turbo option that could be for that engine. I really like my 1965 Scout but the back axles would break at the drum when going over speed bumps Or breaking going down the road around the town. Than one day at work I got off and found out some body stole my truck never found it. One of these day maybe I will get another one. What I liked was the long roof came off, The doors came off easy and the windshield went down on the hood and locked. This was great for a person liked me who did a lot of four wheeling in the mountains. All my friends had enjoyed it because it was open.
 
I have had one ever since they came out. Have a scout "Junk Yard" and here is my driver, not a 800 but a 79 scout II totally rebuilt. Took me about 6 years to rebuild it.
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My son has two 800s, both 2 wheel drive, one is LH Drive and one is RH Drive and is a 800B. He is planning on selling the RH drive after he gets it running and has the title. He is located in Nashville TN.

Rich
 
I drove them for years. A 74 4X2 (couldn't afford 4X4 back then), then got a 78 new with the 196. Later picked up a 79, 345, 4bbl, 4 speed and posi. That thing could fly but kind of thirsty. Only once did one quit on me. The 79's ignition module crapped out. I have a lot of parts from the 78 including a rolling chassis. It was only on the road 6 years, less than 80K. I started putting a glass body on it and never quite got it done. Sold the body and two parts vehicles four years ago. Still have the rest. Not much luck getting it sold. Email open if you need anything.
 
Dad bought a new Scout in 1965. 4 cylinder, 3 speed with 4X4 warn hubs and low range. My nephew has it now. They were available with PTO and 3 point hitch. Not much for creature comforts but a real workhorse.
 
The turbo 152 was the predecessor to the 196 engine which was half of the 392 V8. It was one of the first production passenger vehicles in the US equipped with a turbo - the Olds Jetfire was the first but the Scout was only a few years later. It would be interesting to know how many of these turbo 152 Scouts are still operational.

Just the other day I fired up my 1961 Scout for the first time in quite a while - I needed to move it to get to the planter that was parked behind it. Today I gave it a much-needed bath and took it for a quick trip down the road. Mine is nearly all original with the 152 "slant four" engine (not the turbo version, of course!), Borg Warner T90 3-speed, Spicer 18 side-drive transfer case, and Dana 27 axles. Up front is the optional 8000 lb Ramsey 200L winch driven from a PTO on the back of the transfer case. It originally had a full length top but years ago I replaced it with this half cab to make it more useful around the acreage.
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In 1965 I bought a brand-new Scout It had the turbo, 4:88 gears front and rear, Warn lock-out hubs, and a full top It was a Cadillac compared to the '49 CJ3A that I had been driving. I drove it back to the Midwest and felt like the 'King of the Road' for the whole trip. It would turn 3 grand at 70mph and topped out at 92 and 4 grand. The turbo made it pretty dead until about 2,000 rpm but really perked-up the 152 up above that. I remember climbing Ute Pass out of the Springs one dark night and when I got to Cascade I stopped and popped the hood. The head around the exhaust flanges as well as the exhaust manifold were glowing cherry red! :shock:

About 10 years ago I was sickelin' down the Pass and caught up with a Scout that was the same color and had the same backup lights as I had put on the '65 that I had gotten rid of in 1967. When I pulled up even with it much to my surprise there was the SAME GUY driving that I'd sold it to some 40 years before! The guy was showing his age but the old Scout still looked good in a pretty fresh coat of paint! If he's still kickin' I imagine that the '65 is too! :)
 

Oooops! I forgot to mention that the thing that made the Scout so roadworthy was the Warn All-Range overdrive that allowed it to only turn 3,000 at 70, in direct it only ran 50 mph at 3,000 grand, but the 4:88s made it pretty good in the backcountry. :)
 
Yup, rust is their nemesis - lots of little nooks and crannies in the fenders and body that collect mud with the expected results. Mine survived mainly by spending most of its life in the dry climate of southeast Colorado.
 
Great thread, guys! I've owned my '66 Scout 800 w original (rebuilt) 152 since 1979. She was my first "car". Above is a pic when I got her, and a shot a couple years ago.

The 4-banger turbo's are one of the "rare gems" in the Scout community. I've seen only a couple at IH/Scout shows over the last 26 years. There's actually one up on ebay right now with a "Buy It Now" price of only $1500! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/162424434483)

If you want a great book that covers all of the Scout's history and great photos, check out the "The Scout Encyclopedia" released last year (http://nnalert.com/knk9qhs). There's an interesting post here (http://nnalert.com/n4e9j64) about the turbo's from one of the authors.

Also, if any of you have photos of old Scouts, we'd love to see them posted over on our Scout 80/800s Facebook page (link below).

Scout on!

www.instagram.com/scout80800s
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