Re: Engine Swap

[n9ads@domain.elided (Howard R Pletcher)]

On Mon, 09 Feb 1998 18:52:51 -0800 "Joseph M. Shaw, II"
<MikeIIDC@domain.elided> writes:
>Hey, Fellow IH'ers-
>This is probably a question that has been covered a million times, but I
>haven't seen it lately and it is something I would like to print out and
>save for the future.
>What engines in the IH line can be switched with what other engines
>without needing a converter of some sort?  I love the older body
>style-80 or 800, but would like to put a 345/392 in one.  I had been
>told at one point in time that they were all pretty mush interchangeable
>from the early or mid-60's up.  When I was looking for an engine for my
>T'all, though, with an original 345, I was told to shy away from the
>392.  I know this was either a little wider or deeper (or both) and had
>to have the "notched" frame to fit it in, but did it still have the same
>transmission bolt pattern?  This would be my main concern, as I know the
>engine compartment in the older body style was smaller but could be
>worked with.  However, I don't want ot have to go through Advanced
>Adaptors and pay a fortune for one of their pieces.  Of course, the
>other question that goes along with this would be concerning engine
>mounts.  Are these all the same as well, or do they change?  I assume
>these could be covered on a FAQ somewhere, but I don't really play this
>computer game enough to even know where to look.  Anyway, basically
>dealing with '61 and newer light line vehicles, if anyone has this info
>or can tell me where to find it, I would greatly appreciate it!
>
The engines should be interchangable as you have heard and I'm not sure
why you were told a 392 wouldn't fit where a 345 would they are the same
size as far as I know.

Dropping the V-8 into a 4 cylinder Scout body will be more than a bolt-in
however.  The 4 cylinder was leaned over a little and the carburetor down
on the side of the engine to reduce overall height.  When IH put the V-8
in, they raised the body 2" and then moved the radiator and engine ahead
about 6" to get the room needed.  Also in the Model 80's, the axles are
rather weak for the torque of a V-8.  A swap isn't impossible, just be
aware of these problem areas.

Howard Pletcher
Howteron Products Scout Parts

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