Sitting 20+ years will this $500 Truck Run & Drive again? (International Loadstar Revival)
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I think you’re wonderful! I’m a 71 year old lady whose only mechanical claim to fame was dropping the engine on an old VW bug when I was 18, and rebuilding it with the help of a hippie handbook called “Volkswagon Repair for the Complete Idiot.” I knew nothing going in, but the darn thing ran for years after I got the engine back in it! That book was da bomb! It even told you when it was time to take a smoking break, which I didn’t need, but years later I finally wondered what it was he was lighting up! I remember pulling over and adjusting the idle with a bobby pin when it ran rough, as I didn’t carry any tools!
Wow, what a wonderful read.... Much love from 🇬🇧.
Good on you for dropping that engine blind! I guess it’s debatable what “smoke “ they were suggesting!
Reverse gears are straight cut gears on a bunch of gearboxes,even today. Straight cut gears are noisy.
Yeah kinda hard to tell over a video and not in person but straight cut gears were my though aswell.
That is what I was thinking also. Looks like a really good dump truck to me
I’ll add my 32 years as a mechanic on this. I’ve never heard a manual transmission with a quiet reverse gear, regardless of scale.
That's right, All the old Internationals are like that... as I remember :) Reverse gears whine. That's what makes it a "Binder"
Was just going to say reverse gear is a straight cut gear so its extremely loud. You all beat me to it. The old Chevy 366 5 speed I drove was the same in reverse and first gear.
I can't believe KZhead hid your channel from me for so long. I absolutely love it! This truck turned out to be one of those edge cases, where the repairs needed are moderate, but doable. And a lot of stuff that would typically be stuck, broken, impossible to repair and/or get parts for, were all in workable order... What a sweet old truck! They sure as hell don't build them like that anymore! I can see why you would want a 4-door, 4-wheel-drive version of it. One of those, done up nice, with some updates, would be damn cool.
When you mentioned how rebuilding a carb can seem daunting, it reminded me of my first time; I remember the Chilton's manual saying "Don't let it intimidate you; remember, it's only a carburetor."
Gr8fulFox , Yeah... ONLY a carburetor!
Working on a F-100 truck I gave up on Chiltons. Under air-conditioned fan replacement it said. REMOVE DASH of installation is reverse on in stall.
First time i ever dealt with a carb at work i was so worked up about it. Now its "just a carb" not like most all cant go back together anyway but the right way 🤷♂️ always learn somwthing new but not nearly as daunting as it used to be.
@williamkowalchik572 yeah i get that alot at work to "install is reverse of removal" and its really annoying like obviously its reverse of removal, but the tools and methods you used to remove dont necessarily install it again....
@@braap802 I keep my vehicles till the cost out weight the vehicle. So I buy uses and get the factory service manual to go with it.
I'd love to see the top speed. I'm guessing 48 mph!
50 does sound about right, he'll need an entire crew to effectively use all his machines at a job site He might be able to score some extra cash that way like Chris at letsdig18 or the folks at Dirt Perfect do
I would probably say 65 mph. I drove a 67 back in 67 lol, I am old
The one I drove 65 mph no governer
I drove one with out the dump bed it ran 65 mph without pushing it.
Speedometer says 80 🤷🏼♂️🤣
over one hour of video definitly worth the wait! love all your videos
Glad you like them!
@@DieselCreek great job on the IH must be an old state DOT truck, ever figure out a standard paint job on all your equipment?
@@rsprockets7846 I thought that too, kinda like MattsOffRoadRecovery yellow. Would be neat to see a standard.
@@dubuque1 He does have a nice yellow Christine!
@@leeklemetti1887 Yep. Can't wait to see that grader back together and with glass and rubber in the cab.
Matt, I want to commend you on your videography. Your camera angles and editing skills are next level IMHO. You show us everything we want to see and then some. No wonder your channel is doing so well. You keep making videos like this and I'll be watching them well into my twilight years. Thanks so much for the great content.
I agree this was my first video of his and I though it was awesome
she looks SO HAPPY racing down the road again! Like she's all young again!
Hey Matt, I used to haul gravel back in the early 70's with a 1960 International dumptruck . One of the most reliable, good running trucks ever. Wish you good luck with yours. Name, maybe, Big Red. It's what I named mine. Take care and best wishes. 👍
Nice! Gravel is a fun side gig nowadays, about 5 years ago I started my gravel hauling gig with a 1988 F350 7.3 IDI DRW with the ZF5. Still have it, and I'm considering putting a dump bed on it but I see videos like this and I think my money would be better spent on reviving an antique medium duty like THIS one 🚛
@@FarmerDrew might be! But it is a gamble - you might spend a lot more than the cost of your upgrade if many systems are shot, just keep that in mind before you decide. Whatever you decide: Good luck and Godspeed.
cutie vv the truck ^ ^
i also suggest Bir Red for the name.
Typo - Big Red.
Matt, you know what 1+ hr video from you is called?! A Gearheads treat! Your art to refurb is second to none, thanks a lot!
Exactly! Matt, never worry about how long your videos are, you have a very captive audience.
Matt, what I love about your videos is the fact that I can go away from you for a while and then come back and it’s the same caliber of educational, entertaining, and just plain enjoyable to watch videos. Thanks.
Matt: I forgot to mention that the 4-barrel carb on your truck points to a possibility that the engine is a 392 rather than a 345. There is a machined area on the right-hand front corner of the block, just below and behind the alternator that specifies the displacement (naturally, it will be hugely greasy and dirty, so you will have to scrape and wipe it before you can read it. The 345 is powerful; the 392 is immensely powerful (but it burns more fuel than the 345). You will come to love whichever one that you have, and you will probably decide to slowly restore the truck. It will probably become your family's prized possession. Yeah, I'm an IH guy. At this point, my IH stable is small again. I have a beautiful '67 Loadstar 1600 flat bed (345, 4 and 2), an award winning restored '73 Scout (5 firsts and I second in six shows), and a 464 tractor (1300 hours) much like your 454. I'm looking for a '70 1200 pickup to replace the one that I foolishly sold in '78. Also looking for a '67 Travelall to replace the one that a huge deer destroyed in '04. As I mentioned, I'm an IH guy.
Yep it’s Otis 4 barrel it’s not a 345 They were all two barrels
Otis ??? Hate spell right
@@philliphall5198 Yeah. "Otis" doesn't make sense there. Should that be, "Yep, if it's a four barrel, it's not a 345"?
May have what you're looking for...
I love the old international loadstar such a beautiful body lines seeing that it’s red I would call it Clifford. Since it’s going to be a yard dog of a truck. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.
Yes, it looks like a Clifford!
Clifford🤙🤙🤙
Just call it mine if I was you. It's yours an let the haters hate.
That definitely is money well spent , the frame and under carriage looks awesome and the Engine sounds mint! I think that a good name for the truck is "Die Hard"
needsa cammo paint job on all rigs he got
@@rsprockets7846 no 💀
Done a great job, sound good. I enjoyed, thank you.
Nothing makes me smile as much as seeing someone give an old neglected machine some love. The junk we as a society build today will never ever be around as long as the machines built by our fathers and grandfathers . Great respect from canada.
Matt, I think it has earned a good steam genie bath and a full service before going into use. Ditch the 30 weight and throw some Rotella in it. Take a good look at those tires. Once you throw a load in it, you might just blow them out. Love the truck!
MikeFromRVA , YES! And AMEN!
As far as a name I think Clifford fits. Ya know the big red dog. Friendly and always willing to help out.
I'll second Clifford. I was coming to write my own recommendation, but I like yours better.
Third!
I was gonna suggest "Ethyl".
I grew up driving and fixing loadstars. That's gotta be a two speed rear I've never seen a ten speed. That big holley four barrel means its a 392. These trucks are bulletproof. They're hard to break and easy to fix. We always called them cornbinders.
Yes, this is a 5 speed transmission with a 2 speed rear axle. 2 speeds are accomplished with a set of planetary gears and a sliding clutch that either allows the planetary set to rotate on itself for reduction, or lock them all together as a unit for no reduction. The need to split shift (or not) depends on load and grade. Lightly loaded and slight or no uphill grade and your engine will "probably" handle the upshift without problem and continue to accelerate. But if you are loaded heavy or steep uphill grade it's best to split the rear end to high while staying in the same transmission gear to give the engine a bit of help staying within its better pulling range. Next upshift you pop the rear end back into reduction while simultaneously upshifting the transmission to the next taller gear. Compound box transmissions are different. With compound box transmissions you upshift to the highest ratio and then shift the compound box to the high side and repeat the transmission upshift sequence all over again.
Drove many corn binders In 45 years of truckin ,mostly COE
Our old fire tanker was 64 loadstar 1500 gal. 392 was cold blooded. Fun to drive. Hard to stop.
Today I was looking thru one of my 1970 tool boxes and found a two speed motor. I laugh 😂
What model of loadstar is it. I have a 1700 all original and trying to find parts for it or manuals have become a nightmare. Any info would help greatly
Still hoping to see this classic International restored and put back to work. It hurts to see it just sitting in the woods rotting away.
I worked at a parts store in Fort Fairfield Maine from 1988 to 1992 that used to be an International dealership in the 60's & 70's. It was a town of about 4000 people, but had a LOT of potato farmers. In 1965 they sold 100 Loadstar 1600s! Many were still in use 28 years later.
I just watched this whole video without skipping a single bit. I regret nothing. Matt makes some quality content. It really helped pass the time. I was sitting in class bored out of my mind.
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@@evan_kumar wonder why hmmm
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Those IH gasser’s are pretty good engines. They are very resilient and tolerant of abuse.
Perfect for a work truck
If you run out of fuel at around a 1/4 tank mark it's because the pickup tube filter is holding the pickup tube up off the bottom. You can take the pickup tube back off push the filter further up on the tube and that will fix that. Just ask me how I know lol. Nice job love these old trucks 👍🏻
A truly a bargain and the engine sounds so smooth. Great video 😊👍
Nice job as always Matt. If you can I would keep the loadstar as part of your fleet.
The two speed axle is great for when the truck is loaded. Start off in "granny" (1st) gear with the button in the down position. Gain a little speed and RPMs then push in the clutch and pull up on the button leaving the truck shifter in the 1st gear position. (Now you have split the gears between 1st and 2nd). Gain a little more speed and RPMs then clutch and shift into 2nd gear pushing the button back into the down position at the same time. Gain a little more speed and RPMs, push in the clutch and pull up on the button and release the clutch. You are now between 2nd and 3rd. You can continue that method until you have gone all the way to 5th gear in reality giving you 10 gears. You can also leave the button in the down position and go through all 5 gears and pull the button up when you have traveled the full range of 5th gear low side. Pull the button up and you will be on the high side of 5th gear. I hope this information is helpful to you. I certainly enjoyed watching you get the old girl running. I am really impressed with your capabilities. Thanks for the good videos I really enjoy them.
youre going to have a bad day if you shift from 5th low range to 1st high range.. engine will see 12,000 rpms before a rod leaves the block
@@AndrewBrowner Not what he said, I don't think.
@@AndrewBrowner Who said anything about shifting from 5th low to 1st high? Reread and understand before making a comment!
@@TKevinBlanc You are correct Kevin, that is NOT what I said.
IIRC a Loadstar Can be compound 5, so you can have a case of missed geared at the top, cause depending on box, it should go 1Lo, 1Hi, 2Lo, 2Hi, 3Lo, 3hi, 4Lo, 5lo, 4Hi and 5hi, with the option of leaving 5lo out, because it being so close between the gears. And after I started remembering things; there was a 3 boxes available, 5direct, 5compound and 5OD. And the 5 OD being rare, above that there was 3 Roadranger style transmission, where the 2 biggest was in the Non-butterfly hood, and one of those two was behind the DD v6. I love Loadstars, but DD puts the tits in trucking!!
One of my favorite gas powered trucks! I would highly advise that EVERYTHING be dismantled before dipping in carb cleaner though! The big Holly needed a bath and probably new accelerator pump too! Thank you for reviving a LoadStar!
Dean Benson , You might want to explain what carb cleaner does because he used brake cleaner. Ouch.
How I love to start my Saturday, after making my wife's breakfast and lunch, with a video like this. I almost want to quit my job and become a carb' repairer! Well, maybe not, but this was another great one. Thanks from Japan.
Given the age of the dump I would urge you to replace the brake softlines. Nothing worse than having a load and a popped soft line.
You should add a “will it burn” segment to any future “will it run” videos! I think you’re like a lot of us that LIKE 🔥! (But don’t catch anything good on fire like the ratchet strap on your service truck)
I hope you keep this truck, it looks like a keeper!
Nice find, those old Internationals are tough as nails. I had a 68 Loadstar 1800 dump truck w/345 eng, 5 & 2 axle, air brakes 75,000mi (ex gov truck). It had a very short 134" WB with a 9' Truckweld 4/5 yd box and it turned on a dime but if the driver took their eyes off the road it wanted to drive right into the ditch.
Hi Matt I am 75 years old and live in the UK.I have watched your video’s from day one and I have loved them all but this one was such a pleasure to watch.That International seems to be a quality build and designed for easier maintenance.She deserves a bit of tlc
Hi Matt, I am 68 today and it's pissing down with rain outside as usual, you've made my day with your video, keep them coming, cheers from the UK.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! 🙂👍
All the best. I am turning 70
Happs! Many more.
@@georgedavidson1221 The best is yet to come George... I think🤔
nice job. Your truck reminds me of my Dad's '68 flatbed that we hauled hay on many years ago. Looks very similar on the inside with the same original orange paint. Thanks for sharing your journey and your enthusiasm is contagious.
I just picked up a 75 Loadstar and after watching your video, I can wait until I get my hands on it. You really got a good truck for $500. Your video really helped me out with what I have to do to get my truck running. Thank you
I found myself with a big smile on my face as I watched you driving down the lane. What a great find and a great buy.
Great revival! That thing is minty. IH gasser lubrication systems are more about flow volume than pressure. Discard the notion of seeing 70-80 psi like you may be use to with other engine makes. A steady 10psi per thousand engine revs at operating temp is plenty good for the ol' Binder. So at hot idle, that can be 10 psi or a fuzz under and still be just fine, as long as it jumps back up with a throttle blip. But yes, some quality 15w-40 diesel rated oil will be just what the doctor ordered. These engines are overbuilt in nearly every way, but they do have an achilles heal...the cam bearings. Sitting non-rotated for many years does them no favors. Keep an eye on that OP gauge and an ear trained on the valve train. If you start seeing erratic gauge readings during extended intervals at higher revs, accompanied by lifter clatter, your cam bearings have likely given up the ghost. But, for how you intend to use it, that time could well be years away yet.
Diesel oil is not good for gas engines as it has detergents in it like trans fluid and can wash down the cylinders and bearings
@@masterbates7016 If that was true, it would be just as harmful for a diesel engine. Many folks have run diesel rated oil in gas engines for decades with no ill effect. Older flat tappet gassers like the one in this dump truck need a certain amount of ZDDP to prevent premature cam lobe wear. That ZDDP level is no longer sufficient in modern conventional motor oils due to supposed damage to catalytic converts. Diesel rigs don't have cats, thus the ZDDP level remains sufficient.
@@masterbates7016 Don't tell Vice Grip Garage that ;) And I use the same stuff (15W-40 diesel flavor) in my air-cooled garden tractors and it works great! Zero oil consumption now and it stays clean for 2+ seasons of use.
@@masterbates7016 I have ran Shell Rotella T4 15w-40 in gas engines for over 25 years. They all do fine. Still use it in my 345 V8 pickup and my 300 6 cyl Ford.
I've owned a few IH V-8 engines. I can confirm the cam bearing problem. Take off the oil pan and there will be thin sheets of bearing babbitt metal in the bottom of the oil pan. Also the engine times on #8 cylinder (closest to the passenger firewall). Russ
Sure is good to see the no-nonsense approach to fixing things. Good filming and excellent commentary Matt. 👍
I’m a recent subscriber, and I have seen your recent videos. Now I’m working my way backward into the older ones (such as this one). I’m enjoying them too 👍🏻👍🏻 I love the rescue of old heavy equipment!
Definitely brought back a lot of memories for me seeing and hearing this truck run. I grew up on the other side of PA from you, my grandfather had a building materials business, and he had a few International truck, an Autocar, and a Mack. One of the International trucks was exactly the same truck just blue in color. I started driving that truck at 16 delivering sand, stone and coal.
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Hi, Matt. just what I need today, on a cold April's day in Berlin. love this truck..
i've started playing snowrunner a few months ago and only now discovered this channel. watching these vehicles in real life is magestic ! thank you !
I'm not a truck or car guy or gear head, I just enjoy watching this type of content. I had my EarPods pros in today, instead of just cheap desktop speakers. When you first started it up, the low frequencies of that motor running sounded so good and made me smile!
The "ol binder" is pretty impressive! Back in the day, they were a solid work horse truck. Definitely a very good score.
When cleaning out a fuel tank we always throw a loads of old nuts and bolts in whilst it’s being swilled around… they work really well for cleaning any loose rust off inside the tank… great video! looks like it could prove to be a good old truck for someone…
And/or a broken windscreen (windshield) then bungee the tank to the mouth of an electric cement mixer and let it tumble for a day.
@@CleaversVids My dad also uses a chain. Nuts and bolts are a pain in the ass to get out of the tank.
My grandpa had an identical truck. We paved a lot of driveways with that truck. Downhill with a load we’d get her up to 55mph. Looks good Matt hope you put it to good use
I have never seen anyone get as lucky as you on a purchase! Good job
One moment of clarity in this crazy time thanks for the new video Matt!
You got it!
Can you do an update on the church/apartment you were working on? We love your videos!
Old reddy is a good name. Because it's so awesome!! Keep the dump truck it's great!! Absolutely worth it.
Very cool. I think you got a fantastic deal on that truck. I wish I could run on to a cool truck like that. I’m glad you got it.
Hey Matt, I’ve found that when cleaning really gunky carbs and other parts that a good quality oven cleaner (spray can) works pretty good. Use a mask and gloves but it will clean down to bare metal. Also I’ve discovered a way to solder that pin hole in the float with out overheating the whole float. Submerse it in water with the “blow hole” up. It will keep the rest of the float from unsoldering. Maybe you already know but just in case!! Thanks for your great videos. 👍
the oven cleaner eats aluminum and leave it looking like crap just a heads up
Most oven cleaners are lye based and quite aggressive on bare metals. Ovens are porcelain can resist the effects of corrosives pretty well.
@@smasica Yup yup, i believe easy off makes an aluminum one tho
@@beettheyeetskreet9216 Good to know. Thanks. My mother used Easy Off for years, both the old brush on paste and the spray. Strong stuff.
I would love to see a wash, oil change, and a new cover for the seat.
Matt, you did an excellent job at rebuilding the carburetor and adjusting it, too! You made an great investment in the dumptruck which I think you "should name Jasmine." Well done, Matt!
Matt just started watching videos i really enjoy how you show what you are fixing and how you go about just making things work
Dear Matt: I can see that your site is an amazing place, when, just hours after posting, you have 10k+ thumbs up and over 1200 comments. I, like so many others, really enjoyed this hour long video. Thanks so much.
Matt those load stars were used for many years in many ways, from school buses, fire trucks, delivery, and dump trucks! You have a good running gem there!
Runs fanominal!! Best score ever!! Old school is always hands down the best!
Congrats on your truck. Glad things worked out for you. 😎👍🏾 You have a real gem.💎
Lube the door hinges real well, before they break off. Top speed depended on the person paying the bills.
you really do have a touch for getting these old school boys and girls going again. giving them another chance to prove themselves worthy. great job Matt.👍👍👍
Indeed, a lucky find and a bargain. Love your videos; always well explained. Best of luck with "that old girl", and keep publishing any updates on this truck.
I enjoy all your projects. I have always rebuilt my own and others carburetors.. I never got into diesel equipment. You bring back memories. I am 87 now. Indianapolis Indiana
Matt I have been a subscriber for a couple of years. I really like your enthusiastic approach to these old iron projects. Your no fear of attacking the seemingly difficult issues is inspiring. Thanks for keeping your channel growing.
Hey Matt I really enjoy your videos! Try using Lacquer Thinner in the gas tank. It dissolves the varnish and you will be shocked how well it works.
Second that!
Add some clean crushed gravel and you will be surprised what it removes. 👍😉
I love this channel, thanks Matt for making it so entertaining.
Love the binders. On the farm we had a KB7 then traded it for a brand new L170 with a Black Diamond engine. Since we were on a wheat farm we always had upright exhausts directly out of the engine to help prevent fires. That Black Diamond had the most beautiful sound, not noisy but just so smooth. Would like to find that truck now.
When you were reversing it sounded just like my old Morris Minor did in reverse, because it had straight cut reverse gears. Still worth checking I guess, but it might be nothing to worry about.
I think you'd be hard pressed to find a bevel cut reverse gear in a truck transmission in those days, they all had a good whine from what I remember.
@@thekeyboardwarrior5054 Yes, that was kind of what I was thinking. Here in Europe things are different in many ways, but commercial vehicles tended to go for the strongest option than any level of refinement!
@@IanSlothieRolfe I think the same for here as well, It's been a long while since I pulled one apart, ans I'm no expert, but if I recall correctly, reverse used 1st gear, which was also was straight cut and with no synchro, it being a couple of smaller gears turning a big one, which is why all the noise comes from.
That's a great looking old International, at least in terms of style! Glad you got the old girl running, seems like she might serve you well over the long haul. Gas powered Internationals like that one were what the school buses I rode on in Elementary school were built on. I'll never forget the sound of the driver working the gears, especially on hills.
Man I love the way you work on that truck to get it run again.
That is such a cool truck! I wouldn’t change a thing about it, love your roll dude!
Once again: Matt: I just liked the look of this and wanna save it; I'm not gonna KEEP it or anything.... Also Matt: Man! I really love this little truck, it's great! It'll be so handy to have around for projects and stuff! Spoken like a true collector. IH was always very good at using good steel so severe corrosion on fastners and moving parts is usually not terrible. Body panels are a different story. If you can find the line set ticket it will have a list of all the parts that were on the truck when new. It's a piece of cardstock usually in thr glove box or attached to a inner rear corner of the cab. It might still be there. If not, Five Star Trucks in Lewiston, PA told me several years ago that they could get copies of your line set ticket based on your VIN number, might check with them.
Sweet sounding motor, a very good buy for $500.
I have no knowledge re engine repair but everytime I watch Matt fixed old machines, and runs it , it makes me happy. So enjoyable to watch all videos. During the early 70's IH load star was one of the best 6-wheeler trucks here in the Philippines .i was a young kid that time.
What a beautiful old truck and the fact it's going back to work is wonderful. It's like its been moth balled or something. I would be proud to have it working for me. Keep it maintained and it will outlast you for sure...
Brings back memories. I revived a 1968 IH Loadstar and loved that truck. Factory was a straight 6 but converted it to a v8. So easy to work on. Mine was $600 and had lots of the same issues. My brakes were vacuum assist though. If you find yourself in need of a clutch or brake shoes, do yourself a favor and take them directly to a remanufacturer. Saved me a TON of money.
A new Diesel Creek video. Nice! Makes my day.
Glad to hear it!
That’s some of the best $500 you’ve ever spent. Thanks for the journey.
My grandfather used to have an old loadstar 1700 with a 4 door cab and pick up box on it as his farm truck, I thought it was the coolest thing ever as a kid because of how big it was. I would love to own one like that myself someday.
“It’s not a sema truck” This is the content I’m subscribed for
Hahaha
Are you going to have to take the fuel tank out to replace that filter when it clogs? You know that it is going to clog. You might have been better off to have just put the tube back into the tank with no filter on the pick up. Just put a good see through filter in a external place along the fuel line "before the pump" that you can see and get to easy. That way you know that you never would have to pull the tank and you have a good in line filter elsewhere that will do a better job and can be easily changed.
Your right, that is a rather limited surface area filter. Maybe a screen could have been a better choice for that location.
Variable resistor. As the fuel float moves the resistance changes changing the location of the pointer on the gas gage.
I am as happy as you are seeing this truck running again. My father raised us on a NV international from early 60's in Brasil. You said ! OLD BEAUTY!!!!!!
"Buella" for a name. Love the old Loadstars. There were lots them around 40-50 years ago. Always either dark green, red or highway yellow in my area. Great trucks, they just look "right" to me. Sure wish I could run onto one like that!
Buelah! I second this. Like the teacher from Porky's
The reverse gears may be "straight cut" which are inherently noisy. Change xMission, differential and other fluids then put it to work.
What's an xMission?
@@mwilliamshs I think they meant transmission
@@garysmith7203 they spelled out inherently and differential but saved 4 letters by shortening trans to x? Stupid.
@@mwilliamshs A better way to say TRANSmission than "tranny"
Im always amazed at what little you have to do to get engines running again.
Magic (Diesel tech retired x3)
darn sounds great, oil specs are dependent on you climate if its cold you need thinner if it's hot you need a thicker range. Can't miss the sound of it purring do good and sounds so sweet. You've given her a new life. Pity most modem engines don't sound so good..
That’s a cool truck. I agree the styling is timeless. Would really look great with a fresh coat of black paint on the body & red on the cab. Clean it up & get years of service from it. 👍
Love it Matt! 1972 bought my first truck. A 62 loadstar 1800 with a totally worn out 345 v8. Super simple to work on. Everything is accessible. Keep your eyes open for same truck with air brakes so you can change over from juice to air. I've done it on an old tandem. Old truck even had foot valve to fit on firewall. Thanks for the memories!
So glad I found your video on the loadstar. I have a 77 loadstar that I bought bought 4 years ago and it amazes me after all winter sitting spring comes and it fires right up even started straight up mid winter one year. I been wanting to work on it however I definitely not a mechanic but I can do a few things you definitely gave me some ideas to look for to replacing as I’d like to keep it running as long as I can. Good news your brakes lined out however I was looking forward to watching how you fix those things cause that’s my biggest issue with mine now. It has brakes but not a lot and the right rear tire is wanting to grab hard when i do find some brakes now don’t have a clue where to start. But we gonna give it a shot I reckon. Thanks for the video it inspires me to put a little work to keep these ole trucks running they don’t make em like that no more for sure.
Awesome work ! You are really skilled professional !
I love the old IH's my grandfather had a rollback about the same year and I loved to drive it even though I'm a Chevy guy,,, I'd call it "Big Red" . I love the video 👍👍
Here in northern Indiana, I see a lot of these old Loadstars sitting on farms (mostly with grain beds, of course), and they seem to be ready for at least seasonal use at their advanced ages. They just don't build them like they used to. Glad to see yours running so well!
Just too small for most farms is why they sit. Most guys around here use them for hauling spray and liquids to their large equipment. A hundred acres was enough for a family in the fifties. Now it takes more than a thousand.
International turned out good neat gauges and dash thanks Matt you sure do have the patience, patience
Matt, you should have used an in tank electric fuel pump sock filter. Afraid that Quadra jet carb filter is going to plug up quick and you’ll be pulling the tank again. I sure admire your tenacity, like a Pitbull, you’ll get’er done!
Yes I would install a ele pump and two paper type fuel filters
Good old truck Matt, remember time off #8 and keep a screwdriver handy when the point close up. Adjusting the brakes, makes a big difference in the pedal height . Make sure to remove the drive axel breather and make sure it is clean of rust they fill up internally and this will prevent possible axle seal leaks. Glad to see your not afraid of carbs like most young guys today!
Those are great old trucks. My first non farming related job as a teen was working as a grave digger and the guy I worked for had a single axle international like that. It wasn't fast, it wasn't overly powerful and it used a ton of gas, but everything about that truck oozed strength and dependability. It was a purpose built machine and was a pleasure to use. I actually keep my eyes open for one still, and would buy one in a heartbeat if I could find one that wasn't rusted away. It is definitely a 60's design era forefather of the truck you run now. With a little road time you will find that two speed rear axle natural and easy to shift. The only thing I would change about your truck is to shoot a coat of industrial yellow on it, cause that's how I remember them fondly 🙂
I had 2 Loadstar 1600 about 40 years ago. They were dependable and absolutely got the job done. One was a 6 yard dump, like yours and the other I made into a single axle tractor, because of the air brakes.
It always surprises me as to how small the tanks were on those old trucks. You did well for a bush flush job. :) Not sure many would get as far as you do.