Comments on: How can I upgrade (without a new engine) my ‘73 International Scout’s speed, like new vehicles on the road?

By: Cowboy Bill

Cowboy Bill — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:14:59 +0000

You’re joking, right? The Scout (like ALL IH vehicles in their day) used heavy, farm industry based engines that were known for their ruggedness, their huge thirst for fuel and their limited RPM range. If you are truly in love with your Scout I would suggest an engine/transmission transplant from a late ’70’s — early ’80’s Chevy truck. There’s plenty of room for it and the conversion is as simple as they come. Then it will be a snap to add aftermarket exhaust, ignition and even bolt-on fuel injection system.

PS — if you’re NOT in love with the Scout then go buy a used Blazer/Cherokee/Explorer/Durango.
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By: Firecracker .

Firecracker . — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:56:59 +0000

For the best information, go to "Home for the Hoplessly Addicted" – OldIHC.org.
http://oldihc.org/main/
A simple gear ratio change will get you what you’re asking for.
Other than the fact that a new engine won’t change final drive speed, you would be hard put to find something new that hasn’t been made in a long time.
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Member, don’t post anymore, still have my ‘71 1210.

By: JetDoc

JetDoc — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:26:59 +0000

Yes. All it takes is money... And with a 1973 International, it would take LOTS of money.
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By: Samuel

Samuel — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:01:59 +0000

K&N Air Fliter, K&N Fuel Filter, Preformance Spark Plugs and Wires, Adding One Quart of Lucas Oil Additive to your Oil Change, Then If you Changed your Tranny Fluid and Filter, and use 1 Pint of Lucas tranny additive It will increase your shifting of your gears. Changing your gear oil, and U-Joints can make a huge difference. I Got Police Intercepter U-joints for my 89 Crown Vic and did a Tranny Job On It, and Look OUT!!!! Huge difference right away!
Distributor Cap and rotor, and see if you may be able to tune your car by (advance or retarding) your motor by turning your distributor clockwise and counter clockwise (if you have a DWELL DISTRIBUTOR Setup).

Use A fuel Treatment! I love the Lucas (as you can tell) but there are many out there, and use Medium to High grade preformance Fuel! Check out your tire pressure, it is crucial.

You can’t do much more than that!
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