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Author: Gregsby Gibbs
Towt up from the flow up: (Part Deuce)
Okay, so my transmission seems to be acting up—so much so that it won’t go into any gear. It will go into park right now, which is the only positive that I see right now. I am going through what everyone told me would happen. My Scout II keeps breaking down, with issues ranging from… Read more
Project: “Brake It ‘Til You Make It – Journey from rear Drum to Disc Brakes!”
The International Scout II is a classic vehicle cherished by off-road enthusiasts and vintage car lovers. While its rugged design and robust performance are notable, upgrading its braking system is crucial for safety and performance. Replacing the master brake cylinder and converting from drum brakes to disc brakes are significant improvements that every Scout II… Read more
Getting Towt up from the flow up….
I know it’s a stupid title, but it’s my blog, and you don’t pay for it! Let’s be honest. From the first day of this little adventure, I knew this day would come. The day I needed to call Doug Yates to get him to send out one of his beautiful tow trucks. The day… Read more
Videos
Cool Videos I Found…all in one place. Engines. Windows. Hardtop. Wiring. Seals. Wipers. Exhaust. Sniper 2. Gears/Transmissions/Axles. Tires. Steering. Dealing with Rust. Fuel System. Coolant. Carpet and Sound Deadning. Engines: (TOP) Windows: (TOP) Hardtop: (TOP) Wiring: (TOP) Seals: (TOP) Wipers: (TOP) Exhaust: (TOP) Sniper2: (TOP) Gears / Transmissions / Axles: (TOP) Tires: (TOP) No-Not Scout,… Read more
Project: Tweak my EFI
I am working on gathering some tweaks for my EFI. I plan to get it idling great and then running great!! I will tell you how things go when my mechanic installs the EFI. We are still having some issues but Holley has been great with help and support. TIPS from the video:1) Always make… Read more
Project Steering Wheel: Like an old batch of collard greens.
I am searching for the perfect replacement steering wheel for my trusty Scout II. When I bought my Scout, I knew the steering wheel had to go. It was time for an upgrade, and I was determined to find the perfect replacement. Little did I know that this seemingly simple task would become an epic… Read more
Project: Where to put my boxes. EFI added!
In this blog post, I’ll share my experience hunting for the perfect location to attach the ignition box and tie-in box while installing the new Holley Sniper 2 electric fuel injection system on my vehicle. The process required careful consideration, research, and a few trial-and-error attempts. Background:I recently decided to upgrade my vehicle’s fuel system… Read more
Project: Baby needs a new pair of shoes.
Scout II Factory Options and Specifications for Scout II applications Aftermarket Basics to Know for Scout II applications Update: Here is what I am thinking. BF Goodwrench 33/10.5/15 Next: Read more
Mistakes….
I will list a few mistakes and link them back to the blog post. Hopefully, my stupidity will save you guys some money. Mistake #1 – Never forget to check the wiring.… – Cost $240Mistake #2 – Make sure that you understand SOAxle or SUAxle and what is needed… – Cost $200Mistake #3 – Against… Read more
Project: Plug the holes…
It’s better known as dropping a grand on gauges… The boys at Anything Scout recommend gauges from AutoMeter.com. Over the next month or so, I will research these bad boys and consider the look I want inside my Scout II. So I pulled the trigger on my gauges and went with the AutoMeter American Muscle… Read more