James Sorochan
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Oh, one more thing Truck Shop. Where did you find that transmission?
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Looking to upgrade 1982 International 1724
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Truck Shop
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It could be done but only with different suspension, the air brake, s-cams and chambers would have to
be mounted on front of axle and shocks moved to out board with what you have.
be mounted on front of axle and shocks moved to out board with what you have.
Truck Shop
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Most are located in Fla. There was one in Alberta-used, but it was a RT not RTO-overdrive.
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Thanks for this Truck Shop. I'm out of my wheel house when it comes to trucks but I would like to learn how to work on them. Back to basics for me. So is doing air brakes realistic or should I leave well enough alone? On another note how do you get info on the vin number from the truck? I was curious to see if the International guys show the build sheet kind of like the Cat SIS system. Thanks again.
mekanik
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I ran the VIN and there is virtually no information on the Navistar site.
Converting to air brakes would be a big and costly project. However if you did decide to do do it once
you were done you would be the HEF authority on air brake troubleshooting.
I suspect the 5.9 engine in that truck is not original as I remember the A,B and C series came out around 1985.
Converting to air brakes would be a big and costly project. However if you did decide to do do it once
you were done you would be the HEF authority on air brake troubleshooting.
I suspect the 5.9 engine in that truck is not original as I remember the A,B and C series came out around 1985.
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Good enough them, mechanical it will be. Good thing about that others on the farm can drive it if I can't. Know I'll start focusing on engine and transmission. Thanks mekanik.....Tyler d4c. I saw there is a International dealer owner in Lethbridge that has a Site called Old International Trucks. He has the second largest collection of old International units in Canada. My truck is a 1982 model so maybe they can help with parts and advice.
The Wisconsin historical society has a bunch of IH archive stuff online. I've heard that if you send them your VIN, there's a chance they can give you the build sheet if they have it. I think their info goes into the 80s. I've also heard of build sheets being taped to the top of the outside of the glove box at the factory, though that was in reference to 50s and 60s trucks but might be worth a look.
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Thanks JaredV. I’ll have a look.
I pulled off the front wheel to find leaky wheel cylinder. I can just start to feel undulations on the drum. Should I get it turned? Also should I do the seals and bearings while I have it all apart?
I pulled off the front wheel to find leaky wheel cylinder. I can just start to feel undulations on the drum. Should I get it turned? Also should I do the seals and bearings while I have it all apart?
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How does the drum look wear wise, do you have a drum gauge? I am assuming grease hubs.
It wouldn't hurt to take the bearings out and clean and inspect them. New seals are a good idea.
You could also switch it from grease hubs to oil with the right hub caps.
It wouldn't hurt to take the bearings out and clean and inspect them. New seals are a good idea.
You could also switch it from grease hubs to oil with the right hub caps.
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The drums have very little wear from what I can tell dragging my thumb over the lip. I don’t have a drum gauge. I’ll clean everything up and inspect. Is switching over to oil filled better than grease? I have grease ones. Thanks mekanik.
mekanik
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Oil hubs are cleaner to deal with. Grease hubs in a light duty application work fine.
I would run the drums if they look good.
I would run the drums if they look good.
On a farm truck, if it has greased bearings stick with them. If packed properly they have no problems. If an oil hub leaks and nobody checks them regularly you may be on the side of the road three-legged with a burned-up spindle. Don’t laugh i’ve seen it happen as recent as a couple years ago just down the road
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Ok, thanks guys. Waiting on the parts guy from Old International Trucks to get back to me. I guess he is going to look on microfiche because the truck is too old. I broke one of those little springs. Do they sell spring kits? Hope so.