Engine Identification????

[Jonsalter74]

Hey I was looking on Craig's list this morning and I saw an IH pickup for sale. The owner has no clue what engine is in it I was wondering if any of you might. I believe he said it was a 71. I have attached the pictures I have. Do you think this is worth the $800 he is asking?

 

[Tim Potter]

Yep...that's an International sv -8 engine alright. No doubt about it.

 

[Jonsalter74]

Thanks for the help, I think I should be more clear, can anyone tell me which sv v8 engine this would be, 304, 345, 392? I know it May be a long to impossible shot with a photo and no numbers.

 

[RobertC]

First, it is 68 or older... "c" body style --

also, radiator does not "look right" to me to be a 69 and newer...

Possible engines -- most likely 266 or 304 -- possibly a 345

there is a "measurement" between the heads -- larger for a 345; smaller for 266 / 304

it is probably posted here somewhere, but I cannot remember what it is.

 

[Bill Bennett]

The truck is from the earlier 'c' series. Probably a 1961 or 62 1200 series = 3/4 ton (6 lug wheels). The early radiators have the cooling tubes running vertical, so the radiator would be correct. It looks like the oil would be added through the tall tube at the front of the engine which was the design at that time. The original 304 engine in my 1968 Travelall was like that. If the engine is original, it would probably be the 266 or 304 cu in. Both engines would have the Holley 2300 275 cfm carb with a manual choke and throttle control. Can't really tell from the picture. The engine can be identified by checking the 'boss' next to the fuelpump mount. Just like on the later IH engines. I have read that the early 266 engines didn't have the cu in stamped on the boss. You will need to replace the battery tray.
As to whether the truck is worth $800., that will depend on if the engine runs, which transmission it has and you realise the brake drums for that truck will be very hard to find.
Think of it as a 'parts truck' for value and work up from there.
Remember it is a 1961 or 62 truck - not a 1971.
Bill bennett 68 Travelall

 

[MarkO]

I agree with bill about the model year--the quad headlights were used only on the early models of the 'c' body.

If the truck runs, stops, and isn't eaten up with rust it is well worth the $800.00.

If it doesn't run, if the brakes are non-op, and the floorboards are gone then $800.00 is on the high side.

As far as the engine id is concerned, there is not any easy way to determine what it is outside of the fact it is an ihc sv-v8 engine. Stock options for the early 'c' models included the 266 and later the 304. But that doesn't mean a 345 or 392 hasn't been put in there in place of the original engine. The only way to know for sure is to check the stamped boss on the curb side of the engine by the fuel pump.

 

[Michael Mayben]

That rig is a c-120 (so-called 3/4 ton) and was available in several wheelbase lengths as you can see from the attached spec sheets which you can download and save. Same cab as the earlier b and a-line trucks but has a different front clip. That was a "transition" production model to preface the introduction of the next generation platform. Produced as a "1961" and a "1962" model only but could be titled as anything! If the serial number on the data plate has a "-1" suffix after the number, then it's a so-called '61, if it has a "-2" suffix, then it's a so-called '62.

If the engine is original, then the info on the data plate will id the motor by "horsepower", ya can compare that info with what ya see in this data sheet. Either a 266 or a 304, either engine is highly regarded in these rigs.

That has the optional "hydrovac" power brake system, the single master cylinder reservoir serves both the brake and clutch hydraulic masters in a combined unit.

Is it "worth" the asking price? That depends upon the rust condition that is visible from the exterior and from underneath. If it has "normal" factory-original rust, then I'd offer $500 as a starting point considering the engine has set for years and no telling what is going to be found. If the bed floor is not rotted through, the lower front fenders and rockers are solid, and the cab floor is solid, then it's certainly worth the asking price!