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my name is ollie. I am mikeindustries son. I like bug's
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Hi ollie, I am glad you love the Scout too. Thanks for all of your help and hard work.

Ollie is a very hard worker. He hopes to go to wyotech some day to learn how to restore cars. He is definitly a pipefitters son. Very mechanical.
 
Welcome. Nice to see a father son gathering around these parts. :dita: my Dad knows nothing about wrenching on cars when it comes to we all are doing to our scouts.
 
Just checking in. Found the site via google. Just bought a one owner 66 p/u 3/4 ton 4x4, manual, v-8. Lots to read here, looking for a way to get the line set ticket or decode the vin to find out what I have. Truck is in great shape but does need some tlc. :icon_up:
 
sailsailor said:
just checking in. Found the site via google. Just bought a one owner 66 p/u 3/4 ton 4x4, manual, v-8. Lots to read here, looking for a way to get the line set ticket or decode the vin to find out what I have. Truck is in great shape but does need some tlc. :icon_up:
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Hey buddy welcome. Wisconsin historical society I think carries the line setting ticket. These guys on here are the best fabricators and IH sv8 mechanics I know of. Good luck
 
I believe Jeff now carries LST's through the online store. Just click the store button at the top of the page. If you don't find it on the web site, just give them a call during business hours.

By all means check out the historical site though as they have a ton of IH and Scout info and are very friendly (see my post IH dealerships for more info if you like).

Also check out this post for LST info: line set tickets??. I thought that would create a hyperlink, but I guess not. The thread is located under basic tech about three pages in.
 
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What's up folks! Found this place online as I was looking for parts... Had a 74' Scout II 10 years ago, let it go and regretted it ever since! Now I just found a 72' that I'm planning to restore no matter what!

Btw does anyone have a rear bench for sale?
 
Welcome aboard.

I do have a nice black rear seat I'll let go for $50. Seat belts aren't great, but the vinyl is nice.

I'm in milpitas, you can pm me if interested.
 
Hey people. Im new here just wanted to say hello. Im out wheeling I. Northern illinois I've had my Scout 80 for about 2 years I come to find I could use some help .

My rig so far

1962 Scout 80 152. Re did the ignition msd threw some nice tires on there great tires 5 ply road venture mt

I have so many ideas for this truck I really want it to be a daily but its still a bit underpowered and should be lifted looking for 5 inch gauges for tac and speedo and looking for info on lifts for a soft ride.....for a Scout that is. Something thats durable. The list gose on and on though.

Hope to gain a lot from everyone cuz nobody out here even really remembers the old Scout.

-when all else fails. Your going to have to rough it
 

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Welcome aboard! That sure is a nice rig especially for the rust belt. Good to see more baby scouts on the site. You can start thread's in the areas you have questions. There are a lot of very smart and friendly people here. I say it like that because this is the nicest and friendliest forum I have seen.

A 196 and some gears would go a long way to help with the power issues. You will find some good threads on the subject here. Be sure to check out all of the readers rides too, as they are a great source of ideas and inspiration.

I look forward to seeing you start your own builders ride page so we can all chime in and help.

Good luck!
 
Thanks. I had thought about the 196 option my dream would be a cummins 3.9 nv4500 w od. Wish I had a better job lol.


Lol rust belt is right I try to keep it off the road after they start saltin bad
 
Not cool dude! Just kidding. If your going to put a diesel in a Scout it has to be an International! Well, some would disagree. If you start a build thread or something in chit-chat we can talk about it there, I don't want to jack this thread, then again this thread is in chit-chat...
 
ainstown said:
what's up folks! Found this place online as I was looking for parts... Had a 74' Scout II 10 years ago, let it go and regretted it ever since! Now I just found a 72' that I'm planning to restore no matter what!

Btw does anyone have a rear bench for sale?
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Welcome aboard. I bought one of the kits and had it upholstered. With what you save in bulk shipping and having it reupholstered any way to mach/cover mouse homes you end up saving money in the long run. Check with IHPA for a kit or post an add in the classified threads here for free. Good luck!
 
The Scout 80 engine bay is very limited on size when it comes to engine swaps, especially from the radiator support to firewall. This would be especially problematic with any I-6 as they are considerably longer block from front to rear than the I-4 you have in it now. V8 engines have been successfully swapped into the s80 engine bay, but only after much fab work and tin trimming. The later 800 models did offer 266/304 v8 engines and an amc I-6 as power plant options, but the engine bay and radiator support layout was considerably altered by IH as compared with the I-4 versions, in order to accommodate the larger engines when those options were selected. The I-4 engines in both the 80 and 800 models are clocked towards the passenger fender to help with firewall clearance and special narrow or "pancake" bellhousings are utilized to help with the tight clearance in the trans tunnel/doghouse area.
 
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roughing it said:
is all good guys I do feel it should stay IH dose the six cylender bolt up to the 80s trans
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Not sure what six cylinder you speak of? Are you referring to the 196? The 196 is a larger 4 cylinder based off of a larger v8, just like the 152 is half of a 304.
 
Yeah I like 196 alot im thinkin over all btween price and power to do the swap. And it would wake up in tracfic a bit with gearing I agree.... Has anyone seen. Turbo set up for the 196
 
Check out Isa's thread on crate motors for info in the 196. I don't know about turbos. Not my scene baby.
 
196 swaps into s80's happen all the time. The 196 has a larger bore and a longer stroke, so the block is a bit taller than the 152. Makes for a tight squeeze, but very doable. You want to make sure your donor engine is a clocked version meant for an 800 application. The later Scout II version blocks are upright, which May be the configuration of Isa's crate motors. You'd have to check that with him.
 
I am also interested in doing this to mu Scout also im glad to see al the info here.

Just want more power for the hiway ........dreams of turbo 196
 
Thanks for the info, when I bought the Scout it had a Jeep bench in the back! It works but I just wanted to keep it all Scout. I already have a bench I'm gonna possibly look at this week. I hope to start posting my progress soon as I get enough pics!
 
Hey all, friends call me doc, 38 years old, 3 kids, live in mississippi and work for one of the major telecoms. Been looking for a truck/suv to replace my crew cab that I traded in to get my wife a new car which led to me discovering your site here. I'm going to look at a 1974 Scout 2 tomorrow and had a question or two before I make the purchase. If all goes as I desire, I'll proudly join the ranks of IH Scout owners soon!

Cheers!
Doc
 
Hello all!

I am excited to be finally joining the IH community. Been a 20 year process and I am jumping in with a pretty clean and straight 1976 IH traveler 4x4 304 3sp 727 running 33's and a 3.07. Original interior and not to many must do's.

My main rust issuer is the common spot on the rocker just in front of the rr wheel. Will adress that later.

First I just want to find some reliable wrenches in the greater seattle / pueget sound area. From what I can tell the binders up here in washington is a fizzled out. Maybe we can start to change that.

Initial projects

brake tune ( soft brake pedal )
starter replacement
install a second battery on a switch for self jumping.
Lf bearings might need a repack

later
3.07 to 3.73 or 4.10
fuel injection
add rear disc brakes
and I am sure others will come up.

Thanks for any all forthcoming advice and help.
Sam
 
There are quite a few of us soggy wet side of the mountain 'bindernuts hanging around.

Ragtopkid is over in the bremerton/kingston area.

Billusn-1 is on whidbey island.

Mr. IH who has a really neat Scout campermobile lives in the mt. Vernon area.

I am a mile from I-5 exit #68 in winlock (actually closer to napavine).

Drop me a line if you have any questions or need some help.
 
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