Re: Oh No, Wrong Engine

[jlandry@domain.elided (John A. Landry)]

In Linda Tripp's secret telephone recording, Monica and cookiedan@domain.elided
(Daniel Nees) were heard saying...

>   The 304 is a fine little engine. The 345-392 are fine as well, just
>the larger engine is more toward towing power. You can get the same
>useage out of the 304, though.

I agree with Dan... the 304 is an excellent in engine.  It's just the least
powerful of the "Big 3" (304/345/392).

>You can get full rebuild kits from
>Norther Auto Parts www.naparts.com for 529.95 + shipping.

Excellent source... that's where I bought my rebuild parts.

>The notes say
>except Scout, but that is because of the oil pump situation. When you
>order the kit just have them drop the oil pump and then order a pump
>rebuild kit from Navistar or any of the IH vendors.

No need to go to a second source... just drop the oil pump from the rebuild
kit as Dan suggested, but have Northern replace it with a Federal-Mogul oil
pump rebuild kit part number 224-51187 for $30.65.  As far as I can tell, this
rebuild kit does any IH oil pump used in 152/196/304/345/392, but be sure to
ask.

>   I would no have a problem dropping a 304 in one of my trucks, except
>I loose my 4 barrel carb, there is no 4 barrel intake for a 304. 

If you intend to tow a heavy trailer with big tires and high axle gearing, you
might not want a 304, but otherwise it's an all around good engine... best for
good gas milage.

Regards,

John L.
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