Popular Post Joey Mack Posted December 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2020 This is my newest project... I'm really proud to have her... Jojo 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Man that thing looks really good nice straight truck... have a ball with it ... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Shop Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 That's a pretty straight KB you got there! Quote One ping only Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 Thanks guy's.. I'm not sure what to put on her back.... It's a toy, not a work truck.. Probably just use it to buy groceries...😁 really I thought about a small camper, Heck,,, I don't know... Throw some ideas at me. Of course a nice rack body would be cool.. Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Camper would be cool but be hard to travel any distance with original running gear. I used to take the kids for icecream in my 58 Brockway. Either way you'll have fun Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 I was thinking that too about the gearing, It may have around a 4:18 or 5:11 rear gear if I looked it up correctly... I may just lift a wheel off the ground, mark it at 12o'clock, then slowly turn it and start counting. It'l probably just be a cool grocery getter... I should be driving it this spring, and yes it will be fun. Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Probably has numbers on the pinion. If it's not covered in dirty grease (which will come off easily) you'll see two numbers on it that'll suddenly make a lot of sense to divide 😉 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 Here are 6 more pics of my Old Truck, The sun was very bright! I tried to get as much detail as possible. She runs... I really like the intermittent wipers...🤣 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I like it. I see it has factory air. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 Yes it does...🤣 Im goin to remove it in the spring time... The glass and seals are in storage.. All new too... I'm going to keep the intermittent wipers though.. Un-like my '73 Scout... this truck didn't come with factory appointed rust... Must not have been an option in '48? ...jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I was going to do a stake bed on my DM but it is probably going to wind up just go out for breakfast every Sunday not even leaving town ha ha Ha kind of on the same page 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 I would guess the gearing would be in the 8 somethings given its age and what most trucks were like back then No matter what it ends up been its a neat looking truck Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 16 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said: I would guess the gearing would be in the 8 somethings given its age and what most trucks were like back then No matter what it ends up been its a neat looking truck Paul i agree. small gas engine and the lower speed driven back then, gear ration in the mid 8's is most likely. i would look for a 190-210 hp cummins with a blower, and a ten speed trans, then put in gears in the high 5's or low 6's. this would make for a good running driver. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 If you had to repower, I'd stay International. Get an 07 F550 like mine and put the 6.0 Powerstroke and F550 running gear in it. Ya, I know.......6.0 But so far this one I have hasn't blown up again after being built and studded. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 I think it's a 269 c.i.d. .. 100 H.P./ 300 FtLbs of torque... There was a (7something:1) ratio listed in the page I read, but I didnt' believe it.. .. Just for kick's i will jack it up on one side and turn the wheel and count the Pinion rev's... I will post it. 😀 Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 The ratio is stamped on the pinion if you can see it . There's two numbers, the lower one you divide in the higher one.... it's the number of teeth on the ring and pinion. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Thanks Mark, I will look for that tomorrow, Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 4 hours ago, Joey Mack said: I think it's a 269 c.i.d. .. 100 H.P./ 300 FtLbs of torque... There was a (7something:1) ratio listed in the page I read, but I didnt' believe it.. .. Just for kick's i will jack it up on one side and turn the wheel and count the Pinion rev's... I will post it. 😀 Jojo Remember that what ever you count you have to times it by two if you only have one wheel off the ground Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 My 1942 1.5 ton Chevy has a 6.67 gear ratio in both axles. The same ratio is in the CCKW, WW2 2.5 ton 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 thanks Paul, I willl do that. I was going to look for the 2 numbers on the pinion housing... as was suggested in other posts, as well. Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Hello all,,, There is a 1"x1/2" relief on the outside of the diff assembly. it has 396 stamped in it.. i'm still trying to find out what it means.. Jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Hello, Quick farms... I raised one wheel and marked it and the yoke. I turned the wheels and got a small bit more than 3 1/4 turns. I figured it would be about a 3.30:1 ratio, but another "poster" said I need to double that number.... So that would be 6.60:1.... Any thoughts? I cant imagine it would have highway gears... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 That actually sounds pretty high to me but I haven’t done that in years... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 If that's what it is it will still be pretty steady and 50 MPH or there abouts at full revs Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 I have always rotated the wheel or drive shaft and counted the yoke revs for 1 full turn of the drive tire, When I didnt have the info on paper or a tag. 3.31:1 is one that Int. used, but it was in Scouts. mabey they had a ratio that close back then in this truck... Seem's too high to me... I will just spend the $100.00 on E-bay and buy a service manual. I saw a few listed.. Thank you all for advising me on this. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65376-1948-international-kb-7/#findComment-466231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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