International 300 Utility questions?

Posted by JayWalt on August 13, 2006 at 20:08:08 from (24.223.138.48):

Hey guys,
I just recently purchased an International 300 Utility with a FED currently with a manure bucket. I plan on making it a power dump and homemaking a "dirt plate" as they call it. A few questions guys.
Does anyone make 2 way cylinders for the lift arms so I can have downpressure? I have thought of actually putting my own port in the front since there is ample room on the endcap, but I'm thinking the seals in the front are not designed for that much hydraulic pressure, if any.
What size is the exhaust studs, particularly the end that goes into the block. I spent 6 hours getting a broken stud out, and the threads are kinda iffy at best, so I want to be sure I use the right stud. If it does not hold, I will either helicoil it, or JB weld a stud in if all else fails.
How many grease zerks are on this thing? just need a number so I know if I got them all, I have seen over 20 so far...
I was under the impression that the rear end is filled with gear oil, however, when I removed the homemade toolbox (bolts to 2 of the PTO cover bolt holes, mine has no PTO), there was greae on the end of the bolts, not oil??
My brother is welding the exhaust manifold, hopefully it holds, he's welded cast iron manifolds for me before with no issues. Is this a common issue where the manifold cracks?
I need a new muffler. I dont want to order one. What kind of auto muffler would u recommend? I'm thinking a little one from a metro, or something along that lines. any ideas? I dont wanna order one, cause they arent cheap, and there is a 3 week lead time at my dealer?!?!?!
What sort of fluids are recommended, I know to use 30w ND oil. what sort of hydraulic fluid do I use?
Are the power steering units from the 340-350's swappable? I'm assuming I would need some hoses and fittings to run it with the hydraulic pump.
When I was driving it home, I had a few issues. I thought I ran out of fuel, cause it would only stay running if I had the choke pulled out. I hve cleaned the fuel filter, but havent tried it since there is no exhaust atm. I went to check the throttle linkages, and the linkages dont go to the carb? Seems to go to a "govenor" I guess. I'm not sure how these things work, I'm used to the lawnmower carb setups.
Anyone know if there is an online manual archive? I think its a load that people are selling manuals on ebay. I understand service mnuals, but you look at most manufacturer's websites and they have manuals for download all the time. Anwyas...
I am very scared of this thing. Petrified I'll get killed on it. Has anyone ever rolled this thing over? Particularly flipped it backwards? I thought about making a "wheelie bar" to hook to the hitch so that if the front did riaise up, it only would til it got the wheelie wheels on the ground, then the rear wheelies would just loose traction. Is this ridiculous? What about mounnting a rollcage? It would have to be one hell of a rollcage, but thats no issue, I got the equipment and materials. Where would one mount such a contraption?
Anyways, thanks for any help guys!! =)

Replies:

• Re: International 300 Utility questions? JayWalt 06:29:04 08/15/06 (0)
• Re: International 300 Utility questions? TDK 20:42:34 08/14/06 (0)
• Re: International 300 Utility questions? Larry in Mo 21:03:14 08/13/06 (0)
• Re: International 300 Utility questions? Janicholson 20:45:42 08/13/06 (0)

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