Re: ihc-digest V6 #4

[jmbrodsky@domain.elided]

Ralph,

        I have the 2bbl holley and 345 in my scout and Tquad 392 in the 
travelall.  The 392 has way more nads and is quicker out of the hole, and 
actually gets better mileage pulling the travelall than my scout does.  Scout is
about 10 mpg usually, the t'all about 12mpg.  My best option for a scout would 
be a stock 392 with a TQuad.  Without serious modification it seems almost 
pointless to try to 'boost' an IH motor.

        I wouldn't recommend towing #6K with a scout, it's just too much weight.
 The scout is not really up to the task.  My scout weighed in at 5480, the T'all
at 6360.  That 1000 really makes a difference, it's alot more stable and the 9" 
width increase and 20 inch wheelbase increase is like a free gift.  The 
travelall is like a locomotive, feels like nothing will stop it and since I put 
the 3/4 springs in the back it's really a monster!

304 is not really a good towing motor, the 345 is better, since 345 or larger 
has 4bbl.  If you can get a 304 4bbl manifold (they have to be specially made) 
then it may work, but it'll be tough with a 304 scoutII!

Hope that helps,

     -Joel Brodsky

         '76 IHC Scout II 345/tf727 RE8000, Cibie40s, custom 
                rear tire rack, 6 different color body panels.
                Not much sport, all utility.
         '75 IHC Travelall 150 4wd 392/tf727 Hummer brush guard, 
                3/4T rear springs, Hella Rallye 2000s, Con-Ferr 5x7,
                Class IV hitches front and rear, 3" Exhaust.
                3rd Place, Tulare IH Western Regionals

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Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 17:19:56 -0500
From: "Ralph Perez" <camrjp@domain.elided>
Subject: Motors and gas mileage

I would appreciate the comments of anyone who has experience with the
following:

1.  gas mileage and performance of the IH 345 compared to the 304.
2.  gas mileage and performance of a IH 392 with the 345 heads.
3.  gas mileage and performance of the stock 392.

I need a combination that can handle a combined gross load (trailer wgt plus
contents of truck) of at least 6,000# decently with 4.09 gears and 32" BFGs.
Transmission is the T-19 with D-300 Xfer.

I know this group is not a bashful one.  Fire away and thanks.

Ralph

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