Looking for a IH Mechanic in Portland

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OldIron

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Dave here. First real post. Attended the last meeting in salem. I have a soft spot for travelalls. Looking for an experienced IH mechanic in the portland area to runs some diagnostics on a 392. Anyone in the portland area come to mind? I can deliver the truck via flatbed. Any help is appreciated

thanks. Dave
 
Are you looking for a real shop or a friendly club member?

I'm partial to friendly club members - the shop rate is usually much less... :thumbsup:

what is wrong with the 392?
 
Yep, a couple of club guys even have exhaust analyzers. Unfortunately the only IH mechanics I know are all club members, and they don't wrench on IH's for a living.
 
If you haven't done so already, I suggest doing some forum searches to see if your engine symptoms correspond with anything in the archives. While IH engines do have their own engineered quirks, there's nothing really that mysterious or other-worldly about them. They's just internal kumbustyun moaderz when ya git raht down to it. There's very few issues that will pop up with these rigs that haven't been posted and dealt with in the pages of this forum already. If that doesn't help, you could post a new thread detailing your specific symptoms with as much detail and vehicle info as possible and even quality pictures in the most apropriate tech subheading. Then the friendly and knowledgeable peeps hanging out on here would either offer you advice on how to diy fixemup, or set up a time for a laying on of the healing hands.
 
Guys - I appreciate all of the feedback. The symptons are: "low compression on a couple of cylinders" and some nice white smoke. I am thinking head gasket or a head issue, but who knows. Believe me, I would love to take anybody up on helping wrench on this thing, but at the same time dont want to drop my stuff off in anyone's yard. I dont mnid paying a few bucks to get a good honest read on it.

I have a "carport" sized garage that the this rig wont come close to fitting in so wrenching at my joint is out of the question.

Come to think of it, I can basically have this dropped off anywhere along I-5. Does that help/hurt my chances?

Thanks again, guys.
Dave
 
Proximity to the 5 definitely helps. Portland and salem areas have the largest concentration of club members. From a visual standpoint, the white smoke is indicative of coolant entering the combustion chamber. A sweet smell at the tailpipe is another indicator. Spark plugs from the problem cylinders that appear to have been steam cleaned rather than having the normal light tan coating is another. Did you happen to record your compression numbers? Did you take them with all plugs removed and the throttle blocked wide open?
You've come to the right place. A lot of generous and helpful folks in the IHSTO. I won't volunteer anyone and the fat white boys are a long ways away down here in medford. I wouldn't be surprised though if someone steps up to offer a hand before much longer.
 
Took delivery of the Travelall and have a shop that I use on my other stuff taking a look. I have attached a pic. I will keep you posted on what I find-out. Thanks again for all of the input and count on more questions. I appreciate the help. Be in touch shortly.

Details on the truck - 1973 1010 custom, 392, 727, d60/trac-loc. Looks to be 80k original on the clock. Needs a little wheel well rash ground out.

Looking for a blue interior truck or Travelall of similar vintage - need a good dash and the steering column cover. Anybody know of a parts rig that May have this?

Dave
 

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Nice looking t'all. Most likely your differential is a d60-2. In other words, it's a 60 center with 44 outers. Good luck on finding a "good" dash and steering column cover. I also have a73 1010 in need of a blue steering column cover, one with the smaller hole; there are two sizes.

I'm sure no one volunteered to help you with your rig since we are always working on our own. Do keep us informed with what your mechanic finds; we are more than happy to help you through this forum.

Lyle
 

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Thanks lyle. I figured the same about the outers. Semi-floater with a bigger 3rd, right? Kind of figured the same about finding the dash. Thanks for posting up the pic of your blue rig - nice.

Dave
 
A five stud d60 used in the assend of those rigs carries a weight rating of 3500lbs.

The base rear axle was a five stud d44 which carried a gross rating of 3200lbs.

Not only is the center section somewhat greater load capacity, the axle tubes themselves are a greater wall section thickness.

I have a very nice '73 (no cracks or damage at all) dash cover for $100. It's the light tan color, and is easily painted using appropriate materials. I just did two of 'em a week ago. I have maybe one semi-decent steering surround cover I'll throw in with it. In fact, the '73 1210 pickup I'm currently parting has a fairly complete dash package.

Regarding your "low compression" numbers, what is the actual data? These engines normally have a somewhat "low" base compression even when fresh. 120psi on a cold compression test is excellent actually.
 
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Excellent. Thanks for the info. Are the outboard bearings the same size as the d44?

Also and maybe it is bad mojo to post-it here, but I just got done rebuilding a non-usa spec full-floater on toyota land cruiser.

I promise not to post any other pictures of non-IH stuff after this, but thought you might find this interesting.

One last thing. In addition to the threads on engines, I have read something about a "maybenized 727". Sounds like a good thing. Would love to know more.

Dave
 

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I ill get a fresh set of compression numbers and post them-up. You have a deal on the dash. I am going to try to make the club run later in May down to your area. Thanks.

Dave
 
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excellent. Thanks for the info. Are the outboard bearings the same size as the d44?

Also and maybe it is bad mojo to post-it here, but I just got done rebuilding a non-usa spec full-floater on toyota land cruiser.

I promise not to post any other pictures of non-IH stuff after this, but thought you might find this interesting.

One last thing. In addition to the threads on engines, I have read something about a "maybenized 727". Sounds like a good thing. Would love to know more.

Dave
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Nice looking axle build!

Yes, the outer axle bearings on that d60 are the same as for a d44, a timkin set 10, same for the seals.

I build 727 transmissions, both for club folks and for ihon customers. Normally have one going together all the time. Been doing this since 1968.

I've been kinda behind the scenes here on the forum lately, in fact I had a "tia" (no actual stroke though) event last Friday and got out of the hospital yesterday. I'm on very short orders right now but should be back to speed by the upcoming weekend.

I'll tag the interior of the truck for ya, you can pick anything else ya see. Lyle has some exterior parts tagged also. This one is a 1210 4x4/392. Front axle is going under my pickup, rear axle (4.10) eight hole d60 is available. The 205 is also spoken for currently. Under the hood it's a virgin though it hasn't run in maybe 15 years, engine is a builder core.
 
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Hey dave, if you're considering a rear axle swap at all, I have an 8 lug d60 open diff with 4.10 gears under mongo down in my signature. Probably needs every bit as much service as the one in mayben's pile. I'm going to swap it out with the 4.10 + trashy loc with only 75k original miles that I pulled from a '73 1210. It could be made available if you wanted it bad enough.
 
Appreciate the offer for the 8-lug d60. Might take you up on it. Can I count on my d60-2 3rd member dropping into the housing? Also - I know that I'll have a little more to service as a full-floater, but are all of the bearings, seals and brake parts still available?

Thanks.
Dave
 
Well, if you're looking at dropping in your 3rd member, and wanted the full floater, you'd be better off picking mayben's as he's a lot closer to you than I am. I don't know whether you can do what you propose. I only spoke up in case you wanted a lower gear ratio option, but it doesn't sound like that's a consideration in your case.
 
Mine is a 3.73 and I am trying to keep this an interstate machine. The 3.73 should be an ok trade-off between the towing and the road-trip plans for the rig. Thanks.

Dave
 
The floater d60 I have available now is 4.10 gearing.

After changing my pickup from 3.73 to 4.10 there is no way I'd ever go back to a 3.73 when any gear change is needed on one of these fullsize rigs. The mileage was not affected at all, cruise engine rpm went up about 200rpm, and trailer handling capacity is vastly improved as it should be.

The 4.10 front axle that was under this part-out rig is going under the pickup also, that's the only reason I bought it.
 
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