71 Scout 800B

Owners Name & City-
Alex Gertsch

Make, Model & Year of Vehicle-

1971 International Scout 800B
Engine-

fuel injected 4.0
Transmission-

AW4
T-Case-
np231

Axles-
Dana 30 and Dana 44 trussed and locked front and rear

Suspension-
3 Link front with 14" ori state struts
4Link with tj rear coil springs and some cheapo hydro shocks.

Wheels and Tires-
35" pitbull tires on alloy wheels.

Winch-
Warn M8000

Favorite Trails-

Hasn't seen any trails yet.
Other-
Cj rear tank conversion.
DandC extreme Cage.
jk front bumper


Going to be changing alot real soon.__________

 

[Bart]

Unbelievable amount of work and well done. Wow, you're close to paint. Again, nice job.

 

[gertsch]

Thanks still lots to do. Debating on swapping an interview ih v8 back into it instead of the 305 Chev that is in it right now.

 

[Brad J]

Thanks still lots to do. Debating on swapping an interview ih v8 back into it instead of the 305 Chev that is in it right now.

My vote will not be the popular one but I would vote for IH

 

[gertsch]

My vote will not be the popular one but I would vote for IH

that is where I'm leaning.

 

[bryson]

My vote would be anything BUT the 305.

 

[mbryson]

I vote for make it move under it's own power again, then swap to IH

 

[gertsch]

I got the frame in a position I can start on it now. So while I am doing the suspension work I can do the drivetrain swap at the same time. But I do want to keep the 700r4 which I would need a adapter and I don't have $500 right now. so i can get it running and work on some upgrades to the IH motor then swap it in the spring or summer next year.

 

[Bart]

My vote would be anything BUT the 305.

This.

5.7s are cheap and a much better option than the anemic 305.. Personally I would go with fuel injection over a sentimental IH pick, especially if you're keeping the 700r4.

 

[rholbrook]

LS 5.3 is my vote.

 

[gertsch]

Ive been save for a 5.3 since I started the build. Ive got an ih motor and fuel injecting it won't be an issue if I did it. The biggest set back with it for me is the weight of it.

 

[Kevin B.]

This discussion of what motor to put in an early Scout is relevant to my interests. Keep talkin'.

 

[gertsch]

Starting to think diesel. But first. I'll get it wheel able then do a drive rain upgrade.

 

[gertsch]

A little forward movement again.

 

[gertsch]

 

[gertsch]

 

[jackjoh]

Just got back on the site and really like what you are doing. Have you thought about a big V6 to cut down on weight and increase horse power?

 

[gertsch]

I've worked out a drivetrain plan that I will reveal later down the road.

 

[gertsch]

Got the front axle trussed last night.

 

[jackjoh]

They make v6's that put our more hp than the old scout v8's and are lighter and smaller. Have you thought about this?

 

[gertsch]

I sure have. I've opted to not to the ih engine.