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TEXASJ

08-01-2007 14:55:17

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I recentley got a 58 ih r-185 firetruck. is there a kit on the market to convert the inline 6 gas to an hei system? sorry for the none tractor question.

Jason in TEXAS

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texasj

08-01-2007 17:42:37

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Re: HEY RED GUYS in reply to TEXASJ, 08-01-2007 14:55:17

haha. this old beast of an engine is bigger than an entire jeep. lol. just got this thing couple of days ago and havent fiddled with it yet. things on this truck just say the 50's were a good time in that era. for instance this thing doesnt havent door locks, unheard of today. i will research and give yall the motor id. yall have been a great help answering my non tractor question. thanks again!!!!! !!!!!

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nballen

08-01-2007 18:25:08

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Re: HEY RED GUYS in reply to texasj, 08-01-2007 17:42:37

I don't have a good answer for you, but check out www oldihc org.... Look for "Truck Talk" and then the "L-R-S Series" forum...Check out the archives and if you don't find something there, ask away. Good folks and very helpful.

Nathaniel

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RustyFarmall

08-01-2007 16:02:09

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Re: HEY RED GUYS in reply to TEXASJ, 08-01-2007 14:55:17

I think IH used at least three different ignition systems on their trucks. Delco, Prestolite, and an IH built system. If yours is lucky enough to have the Delco, you should be able to find something that will work.

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MarkOhio

08-01-2007 15:40:35

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Re: HEY RED GUYS in reply to TEXASJ, 08-01-2007 14:55:17

TEXASJ,
I hate to disagree with Allen In NE because he really knows his stuff but I'm 99.99% sure that the engine you have in your R-185 is very different from any Jeep engine. It's either a 373, 406, 450, and maybe one other even bigger gas engine. They're Super Red Diamond engines, great big heavy low speed truck engines that will break you up trying to keep the gas tank full. You might have a hard time finding a HEI ignition for it but as long as the ignition system is in good shape,changing points and a condenser once in awhile should keep it going.

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georgeky

08-01-2007 16:39:41

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Re: HEY RED GUYS in reply to MarkOhio, 08-01-2007 15:40:35

Mark, you are right about that gas consumption. I have an old Red Diamond hooked to a irrigation pump. Pulling a 6 inch pump with all 5 inch field pipe and two big guns it would burn 8 or 9 gallon an hour. Had straight headers on it, and it was the loudest thing I ever heard run. Let an old buddy borrow it and that was the last she ran. When I had to go get about 8 months later it had the number 4 rod sticking through the block. I nearly quit letting anyone borrow anything over that deal.

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Allan In NE

08-01-2007 15:00:10

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Re: HEY RED GUYS in reply to TEXASJ, 08-01-2007 14:55:17

I'll bet you could pull one out of an old 80s jeep. Should be just about the same motor.

Allan

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Allan In NE

08-01-2007 15:01:00

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Re: HEY RED GUYS in reply to Allan In NE, 08-01-2007 15:00:10

Any AMC/Jeep. As long as it is a 6 pop.

Allan

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