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.__________winter4x4jamboree2.jpg
 
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gertsch

Well-Known Member
Location
West Bountiful
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.
 

gertsch

Well-Known Member
Location
West Bountiful
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.
 

jackjoh

Jack - KC6NAR
Supporting Member
Location
Riverton, UT
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?
 

jackjoh

Jack - KC6NAR
Supporting Member
Location
Riverton, UT
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?
 
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