Posted by MeAnthony on June 17, 2021 at 21:20:09 from (174.245.18.198):
Just picked this thing up last weekend. I want to order manuals but have a couple questions first. I did get it running already; it's not charging, needs a fuel pump or pump rebuild kit (currently gravity-feeding from a 1-gallon can sitting up on the cowl), needs an oil change, probably needs a thermostat, bad brake line on right rear so currently no brakes....
The gentleman I bought it from said the engine had been replaced and that this is a 308 out of an International bus. He was honest regarding everything else about the truck so I have no reason to doubt him on this. But I do need to positively identify the engine before I order manuals and common maintenance parts.
Regarding the engine: there's a small pad on the left (driver's) side of the block at the front but nothing stamped there. There is a number roughly in the center of the left side but it's quite hard to read. I've only used a wire brush on it. Suggestions to clean it up more? Any idea what this number should look like, what it means, etc? It does have the IH man on a tractor logo down on the left front corner, in front of the fuel pump. What research I've done so far says that this indicates...something... about the lineage? There's also a PR on the block, like way down, left front, by the oil pan. Really want to get oil filter and plugs but need to nail this down first, I think. There's a sticker on the oil filter canister but some of it has flaked off.
Regarding the generator: only 2 studs, both on top; tag is damaged and hard to read. Are these rebuildable, parts still available? Anyone able to identify the genny from what little info is discernible on the tag? I did a quick YouTube search but there doesn't seem to be much available for testing 6-volt positive ground gennys and voltage regulators. Geez, you'd think nobody's used this kind of system in the last 50 years... (wink, wink). I'm going to look more yet tonight but if anyone knows of a thorough, accurate procedure shown online and can post a link, I would very much appreciate it. I did fully charge the battery, put the meter on it, read 6.41 volts. Started the truck, meter back on battery... a few spikes just above 7 volts but mostly very erratic, reading all over the place from 0.5 volts to 5.x volts. My first instinct is that it's a dirty or worn out genny. I've never been into one but it can't be that hard to do.
Regarding the carb: it says Zenith but I didn't see any other identifying marks. Ideas/suggestions?
There's a broken wire hanging loose. It's in the original loom with the wire that goes to the + post on the coil. Anyone know where it's supposed to go? There's a red knob under the left side of the dash. It says VAC on it; when I turn it, the knob lights up? What in tarnation is this for??? Is it related to the fact that the wipers do not work and there's a hose dangling unconnected by the circuit breakers on the firewall? Why is there a wire going from the bottom of the steering gearbox to the relay on the horns???
The mechanical hand brake works, the horn works, she runs, drives and dumps. Needs a bit of tinkering but I'm happy with it. :~)
Thanks much everyone, I do greatly appreciate the wisdom here!
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