6BT to 1965 International 1600

[Oakwood]

Has anyone done a conversion into any old Internationals? The original engine in this chassis was an International (nee American Motors) straight 6. Thinking of converting it from a 345 V-8 gas to a 6 BT to run on biodiesel.

 

[SummitRoofs]

i have a 74 1600 series dump truck. it has a v8 392 that does not run well. i have thought of doing the same. i fear it would cost more than the truck is worth.

 

[Steve Graham]

All you need is 38" from the firewall to the radiator and room in front of the radiator for the aftercooler,about another 3".



Steve

 

[jayhawktrailers.com]

Ih Conversions

Well mine isn't a 1600, so my conversion may not be as much help, but I'm yanking a 345 to be replace with a 6bt and a nv 5600 in my 73 IH crew cab. started dismanting the front radiator support last night should have the motor hanging in there by the end of the weekend ( probably won't be complete for a few months since the budget is limited right now. I just want to dispose of the breadvan body that is storing the 6b. I will try to take some pictures as I go. IH v-8s are huge so I don't think there will be a problem with fitting the motor but the inter cooler may be a trick. let the wrenching begin Oo.

 

[KBennett]

International used to have a big six in the 40's and 50's. Did they ever put it in the newer trucks? If they did, the 6BT should fit in without a problem.

 

[jayhawktrailers.com]

i dropped it in the truck for a trial fit and it looks like there won't be much problems. The worst of my problems will be making a small notch in the frame to clear the ac compressor

 

[Steve Graham]

You could move the engine to the left to get the clearance if the the steering doesen't get in the way. I did just the opposite for my wife's Willys, moved the engine to the right 1" to make room for the steering.



Steve

 

[DWitcher]

Oakwood head down to your local Cummins store and purches part #3930888. This bracket will move the Dodge A/C compressor up above the frame so you will not have to cut the frame at all.

 

[jayhawktrailers.com]

Thanks for the tip on the compressor bracket will check cost when I pick up our 97 that is at cummins now for an oil leak, and a 300k+ check up