Abandoned 1974 IH 200 Truck - REVIVE & DRIVE (Part 1)

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[@johndonlon1611]

I fondly remember my '73 IHC stepside US Air Force pickup. Beautifully built, rugged, would do anything and go anywhere. Even though it wasn't comfortable (a four wheeled picnic bench) it was dead reliable. I couldn't believe it when IHC dropped the line. Good luck and thanks for sharing. I'd see if that paint buffs out--looks like there's plenty there.

[@ALTractorPickers]

Thank you for sharing your story! Subscribe to my channel and keep watching. I’ll post some more videos of it as I can get them edited. You’ve actually read my mind on the paint. She shines beautifully considering. Got the front half done 😊

[@V65Magna1985]

Kroil is the best penetrating oil I have ever used and I have tried em ALL. GREAT stuff!!

[@ALTractorPickers]

It is great.

[@samspade9980]

I drove a 1971 3/4 ton International pickup for years. Not sure about the designation, but mine was a 1200, not a 200. Mine had a full ton Dana 4110 rear end, 4 speed bulldog transmission, and the 345 2brl engine. 62mph max, but could turn the earth backwards on a good pull

[@ALTractorPickers]

Love it! What is the bulldog transmission?

[@samspade9980]

@@ALTractorPickers it's just a catch all term for a 4 speed transmission with a really low first gear, and that gear was usually non synchronized. My truck would do about 4mph in first at wide open throttle.

[@ski6687lm]

I was looking at a truck at a used car dealer. The truck was running and smelled like it was running rich. So, I told the salesman that it's running kind of rich and he said, 'well, it is a Toyota Tundra, after all.' I just walked away.

[@ALTractorPickers]

Haha that was the best thing to do

[@RileyRowman]

Enjoyed the video!!! Keep it coming!

[@ALTractorPickers]

Thank you so much! Be patient I’ll have the next part out in a week or two

[@chrisbutler8894]

Enjoyed the video. I like those old international trucks. They have lots of character. On mopar small and big blocks that distributor shaft bushing has to be reamed out after it is installed to fit the distributor shaft. They sell a special tool to install those that does both. I’m not sure if the international engines are the same maybe worth a look.

[@ALTractorPickers]

Thanks for the info, but not that I can find it is required. You'll see in an upcoming video I will pick up where I left off and show that the tip of the shaft was the problem. Not sure why, but it was. The bushing was a perfect fit on the shaft. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joylewalthall8409]

Keep up the good work beautiful truck wish it was here in muscleshoals alabama

[@ALTractorPickers]

It almost is. It’s just across the river in Florence if you ever want to see it! 😊

[@marklangley992]

Do the old truck right nice find.

[@ALTractorPickers]

Thank you. Be sure to subscribe so you can see how it comes out. Editing part 2 now

[@billywird]

That seems to be a well apportioned truck and it seems as though it has all the parts. Big plus in turning the engine over by hand. I might have blown aal that trash off of that engine compartment before i went to work on seeing if the engine will turn over. When I was a MAC Dealer back in the early eighties I carried those points files on the truck and still have them in my toolbox as well. Those files are made of tungsten if memory serves me correct and will clean the points properly. Of course there are many ways to clean those points but those files work the best.

[@ALTractorPickers]

You’re exactly right. I found my file but honestly I use Emory cloth most of the time in the field cause it’s easier to get my hands on!

[@deborahchesser7375]

Looks like factory headers, cool ol truck I need a classic PU

[@ALTractorPickers]

Thank you

[@user-dg5ze3hy7h]

Deep creap is really good stuff too

[@ALTractorPickers]

Thanks I’ll have to try it.

[@jamesglavich1426]

The engine is probably a 392, with the Holley 4 barrel.There were a few 345 with 4 barrel carb, I bought a 74 Scout new and it had a 4 barrel, but it was a thermo-quad. Is this a four speed, with IH you could order a pickup with a 5-speed with overdrive? I noticed this truck has Disc brakes on the front, I also had a 75 IH pickup that a I bought new, it had Disc brakes. The 74 Scout had drum brakes, I thought 75 was this first year for disc brake for IH. Maybe it was changed out, because the open steering knukle is preferred, also someone has put exhaust headers on the engine. Do you have any plans for the truck yet? Is it for sale?

[@ALTractorPickers]

According to the stamped numbers on the passenger side of the block , it’s a 345 v8. In the last 50 years who knows if it’s original engine or if the intake was swapped from another engine. Could be original but I’m gonna have to compare the engine serial number with the original Line Set Ticket (build sheet) I just got. Will update you guys on the next episode.

[@ALTractorPickers]

No plans to sell yet but I haven’t ruled it out. It’s a pretty nice truck for its age

[@douggrove762]

Pull the upper radiator hose. To make it easier.

[@ALTractorPickers]

Thought about it but fought through it. Wasn’t that bad

[@marklangley992]

Hey brakes only slow you down.

[@ALTractorPickers]

Haha, that’s right!!

[@joeclark9042]

Okay I know it makes sense to try to get the oil pump primed up but if you take the spark plugs out and you crank it over while I pull the distributor that don't make no sense just keep cranking it it'll make the oil pump work Common Sense buddy

[@ALTractorPickers]

Turning oil pump with the distributor out, does not turn any of the internal engine components, like pistons, crankshaft, valves, etc. It only turns the oil pump and that primes the system. It is the best fool-proof way to ensure everything is lubricated after it’s been sitting for an unknown period of time. Dry starts lead to wiping out bearings and other premature failures. What should have been just a few minutes of extra work turned into a few hours, but its all good because I found an issue with the distributor that I fixed. All good now, watch the upcoming videos and you'll see!

[@joeclark9042]

You shouldn't have to do anything to that distributor it came out of the motor correct right so now you're trying to knock stuff off of it to make it fit you got to have patience and put it in the right

[@ALTractorPickers]

Thanks Joe I got it in.

[@user-ro1ct9cc9p]

Put a new firm on it plus a newenginge

[@ALTractorPickers]

Do what?

[@victorhugocedillo9475]

Tuve una igual❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 no la vede

[@ALTractorPickers]

That’s awesome! Do you not have it any more?

[@joeclark9042]

You got to have patience with those Distributors they are very very tight fit and here you are standing on it with some Emery cloth you should have left the damn thing in there

[@ALTractorPickers]

Don’t worry Joe. Glad I took it out cause the previous owner even had it out of time to begin with.

[@joeclark9042]

I can tell you why you don't have no oil pressure it's because you haven't cranked that motor long enough for it to build up and now you're going to pull the distributor and get everything out of whack good luck buddy

[@ALTractorPickers]

Don’t worry, I’ve done this a time or two.

[@bobobrazil1973]

Kroil is not the best . Its a joke.

[@ALTractorPickers]

Really? I’ve never heard that! Which is your favorite go-to penetrating oil?

[@bobobrazil1973]

@ALTractorPickers project farm done a test on different penetrating oils kroil didn't even.come in 3rd place he said he was very disappointed in it.liquid wrench is my go to its 6/7.00 a can. Its all i use ive tried them all.

[@joeclark9042]

Why did you even take the damn distributor out for you didn't make no damn sense you should have left it alone I knew you was going to screw it up bring that thing over to my house I'll fix it for you the right way

[@ALTractorPickers]

Watch the next video when I post it. Distributor has to be removed to prime the oil pump, and glad I removed it because the distributor shaft bushing down in the block was trash. I know you don’t HAVE TO prime oil pump but it is good insurance to do it. Yes, I’ve started many engines fine without priming and they picked up and ran but I didn’t want to take any chances with this truck. For some reason ( and I consulted with a couple other seasoned mechanics) the distributor shaft was tight going into oil pump drive and was tight coming out. Not sure why but once I got it polished down she slid right in like it was supposed to. Next video will show that plus and the next thing I found while trying to get it running…….