OT IH cargostar 1810A

Chas Weller · Feb 14, 2011

Looking for any information as to what to look for on this truck ? early seventies? 1974 about gas V8 with 5 speed manual 18 foot flatbed - are all the wear and tear parts still available? are there any specific things I should look for?

Anonymous-0 · Feb 15, 2011

Ran a 1973 1810CO dump with 345 eng., 5&2 for ten years and it was a good truck. The only problems were the gear shifter getting sloppy and the steering getting loose. The Holly 4bl. needed adjusting when the weather changed and replaced the end gaskets every two years. Great truck and easy to get parts for.

Chas Weller · Feb 15, 2011

Thanks, I appreciate information - going to look at truck today or tomorrow?

Al L. in Wisc. · Feb 15, 2011

"farmlife,in."

I peeked at this post and wonder if you could enlighten me on a 304 w/Holly carb and four-speed with the two-speed-split transmission. With this small engine, there won't be any rubber burning on the pavment. 1976-'80 I drove school bus and had the lone 1968 Loadstar 1600 - 345 w/same tranny. I learned to keep the rpm's up and got along fine.

"...The only problems were the gear shifter getting sloppy and the steering getting loose. The Holly 4bl. needed adjusting when the weather changed and replaced the end gaskets every two years. .."

I got a lead on one so now I have the itch and am wondering if I should scratch it. Sure wish I had the storage though. Thanks in advance for any input.

Anonymous-0 · Feb 16, 2011

Al L. in Wisc.
Not familiar with 304 and four speed, sorry.

OT IH cargostar 1810A

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