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| | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 41 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 41 | Does anynone know anything about the Int. 348 v8 in '66? I did some trading last year for a '66 Int. COE, single axle, 24k GVW, auto, 348 v8 gas, and 4X4! I need to turn one of my big bolts into an all-terrain, short wheelbase work horse. The rated HP of 186 may be useful over my 108 HP 302's.
Terry Wofford
'52 GMC 3 1/2 Ton
'51 GMC 2 1/2 Ton
'53 GMC 1 1/2 Ton
'53 Chevy 2Ton
"If it ain't broke, well give me the keys and I'll be right back!"
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Well my first thought is give me the 302 I'd love to have one...
The old GMC motors are not cheap to work on, but I'd be surprised if parts for the old International are any more available. Didn't International stop making light trucks in the 70's? The joke was they got them perfect and didn't need to make any more.
All I know about those motors is that a friend tried to put one in an old Scout and could not make it fit.
The last job I had before I left Idaho for good was driving a tandem axle binder that had an International 394 with a 5 and 4. That was 25 years ago and I don't recall much about that truck or its motor any more.
In those years there was a jeep pickup running around with a Pontiac 347 under the hood and Internal 1-ton four-wheel-drive.
At the time I owned a '51 GMC that was sitting on military ambulance type running gear with 5-hole budd wheels. That truck made it to Portland with all my stuff loaded in the bed.
I'm not much help am I...
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,419 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,419 | The Binder engines were long on torque and short on HP. Most used a 2 barrel carb and sucked gas big time. The V8's were used in many 1/2 ton and up trucks and travelalls even some later Scouts. I have a 72' Binder out back with the complete running gear(ran when I parked it, LOL), 348 3 spd w/granny. I used it as a wrecker for years till I broke the frame, it would pull a house down but wouldn't pass a gas station. There are still companies making parts for the engines but their not cheap. Good luck.
~ Craig 1958 Viking 4400"The Book of Thor"Read the story in the DITY1960 Chevrolet C10"A Family Heirloom"Follow the story in the DITY Gallery'59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting) If you don't like driving yourTruck, you won't drive yourTruck..| Living life in the SLOW lane | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | We have a 305 in a Scout II, a 345 was the larger option, and a 392? would fit if you wanted to install it. The 304 is a great engine, more than enough in such a light "truck", and like a typical scout it gets lighter by the day.
If your engine runs good and has low miles I would re-gasket it to a point, and run it. If it needs major engine work or a rebuild I would look for something cheaper to work on. Although if you want a good engine and don't mind paying for it, by all means rebuild the one you have, it will last a lifetime with good care.
A friend of ours ran a drilling business (soil exploration) and swore by International gas engines. He had one in every truck and piece of equipment he owned, even if he had to install it himself. They are long lasting engines compared to ford or Chevy engines, I have heard something about the different material they used for the blocks....
Grigg | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 41 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 41 | I took a closer look at the set up and discovered it has an unmarried transfer case. I think this would allow me to use the diffs and and case installed in one of my big bolts. I can then stick with one of my 302's and keep them all the same. Now what to do with an 348 and tranny?
Sorry OldSub, the more I have learned about these 302's, more I don't think I want to part with them. I have three now and I have spotted two more I'll add to my lineup.
Terry Wofford
'52 GMC 3 1/2 Ton
'51 GMC 2 1/2 Ton
'53 GMC 1 1/2 Ton
'53 Chevy 2Ton
"If it ain't broke, well give me the keys and I'll be right back!"
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | LOL!
I'm not surprised. They are great motors and if you can handle something just a little out of the ordinary, making it just a bit more expensive to work on, they are great!
I'd keep them too!
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 254 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 254 | sorry to say guys but to tell you the honest truth if IH's were easier to come by i would drive those instead of Chevys my IH is one tough truck '68 1100C 4x4 long bed 304 V-8 4spd dana 44s front/back both with IH Powerlock Diffs (Posi) and it can take some abuse (just needs bigger tires, which i just bought on Fri Apr. 20) for IHs they had the 304, 345, 392 V-8s and alot of the parts between them are interchangeable if you get a 304 youre kinda stuck with the 2 barrel carb because the intake on the 304 is like an 1 1/2 in. narrower then the intakes on the 345 and 392 which did come with 4 barrels if you want info on your IH motor go to www.binderbulletin.org theres lots of info on that site theres plenty of performace mods out there for IH motors but they are pricey i here there is 4 barrel intake for the 304 now but its like $500 but theres companies that make fuel injection kits, electronic ignition kits, and lots of other stuff Nate | | |
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