International scout torque converter

The truck has a very difficult time starting off from a dead stop. My theory about this problem has long been that it was a torque converter issue. I have read comments that said the transmissions typically used a very low stall converter I have no idea if this is actually true. So the question is, what kind of converter is needed?

What is the best stall speed? Fortunately, there is an article that answers that question over at Binder Planet. Cowman Farmall Cub. Is there a shortage of these?

I have tried several parts stores for a replacement torque converter for my 79 Scout II. They all list a part but when they try to order it the computer says it's not available and they can't get one. I would have thought that since this is basically a transmission it would be an easy to get part. BigRigg Y-Block King. I would try a transmission shop instead of a parts store. They should be able to get you what you need, and at a better price.

I agree that going through a trans shop is the best route. Likely they will want to take measurements off your old one to make sure of a correct fit. There's usually a core charge too, so your old one will serve that purpose as well. Cowman said:. Click to expand I'll see if I can find a good one, one other option I'm going to check on later today is a local light line dealer. Darrel Lives in an IH Dealership. Darrel said:. Sorry, the requested quantity for this special order item is not available.

Please adjust the quantity. I was researching torque converters and ran across a post here on bp that said amc used the same torque converter as ih in there s does anybody know if this is true? Same converter, but stall will vary. Yeah autozone is one of the places I tried in person. Search My account 0 You have 0 items in your cart.

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