Body Transplant to an International Scout II (Page 1 of 2)

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Off the transplant topic:

It is carburated, with an Auto Transmission

The Scout hesitates under load when first pressing the accelerator.  If I let it idle from a standstill, it will begin moving forward, and then I can ease into the throttle to accelerate. 

I'm sure it's a simple fuel delivery issue but I have never owned a carbed car with mechanical fuel pump, so can anyone steer me in the right direction?

Theme it as the Borg, then chase the Eyesore Enterprise around with it.

Had a '77....worst fuel mileage of any vehicle I've ever owned. Ugly too, but durable! What engine and carb do you have? Check fuel pressure and volume.....I'm assuming you're too young to remember carbs... Pressure uses the cheap little vacuum/pressure gauge and volume is just a Mason jar under the outlet while you crank....there's a spec for volume delivered for 15 or 30 seconds, etc. Could be gunk in the whole system....flush tank and lines. Don't forget to change  the filter! Once you have proper flow to the float bowl, start simple with spray carb cleaner down the venturis. Better to remove and rebuild/soak but at least try. Pull the top off and check the float level. Remove the needle valve and examine it with a magnifying glass to check for steps or grooves. Gently blow through the seat. Look at the bottom of the float bowl. If it's full of gunk, just pull the carb, rebuild and flush the system. Don't forget the distributor! Is the vacuum advance working? are the weights rusted and stuck?

+1 - What he said. Odds are the inside of your gas tank is full of rust, scales, water & old gas. Flush & coat it, or replace it.

And on that note, I'll just leave this here:

-=Tom

Accelerator pump.

First gen RX-7 should be about the right wheelbase. I'll sell you one dirt cheap.

As I recall, the IH 345 was a torque monster....and the heads interchange left and right. I also remember it having the slowest steering ratio I've ever seen. If I remember right, it's a GM Saginaw system so swapping boxes with something a little quicker would be a good idea. Or install a steering wheel ball and ice pack your rotator cuff post stint.

I didn't know cars had those

I knew someone who had one of these back in the 70's when they  were not so old.  He said the view of the road was unparalleled since you could see it over the hood, through the hood and down through the rusted footwells.  It was rusting away at an alarming rate.

Tonight I think I'm going to add some structural rigidity while eliminating the road debris that keeps hitting the back of my calf.

6 keystone tallboys, tin snips, and a pop rivet tool oughta do it.

One side, redneck carster truck

other side

DONK.