International Harvester F-2275

[Hdonly]

A friend of mine was doing some work for me on my property. He hauled his JD 490E excavator up here with this truck and trailer. That was in 2008. He has since had some serious health problems (blood clots, leg amputation and a stroke). He is now in recovery for the stroke and will never work or drive again. It has been sitting here since then. He is selling all his equipment. I am going to try and get this truck started for him so it can get sold. Curious what I need to look out for when trying to start this old Detroit 6V92 engine.

 

[caterpillar guy]

Have the intake open so you can put a plate over it if it goes to run away with itself upon starting if the throttle ot governor is stuck open. Some have a flap with a trip on the intake for that. Look for it before trying to start it. Otherwise the usual check oil and rad. where is this setting at? Might be able to help some if wanted if not half way across the country. I'm in MI.

 

[Hdonly]

This is in the Florida Panhandle. Long way from MI. Thanks for your reply.

 

[showcrop]

Either drain or siphon some fuel from the bottom of the tanks before cranking it. You don't want to plug the fuel system with watery crud.