Expert Answers about International Trucks Scout II

• Hitch and Weight Distribution Recommendation for 1972 International Trucks Scout II with Step Bumper
• You raised some great questions.When a trailer hitch like the Curt Class III # 13580 says "Not Rated for Weight Distribution" it means that the hitch cannot be used with any style of weight distribution (WD) system. This could be due to the size of the brackets on the hitch. (In this case, the brackets are very narrow where they mount to the truck frame.) Another reason may be that the manufacturer has tested the hitch with WD and found that either the hitch or the vehicle did not perform...
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• Recommended Brake Controller Wiring For 1975 International Scout II Truck
• For your 1975 International Scout II, I recommend starting with a 4-way flat trailer connector like # 18252 if you don't already have one. Then I recommend using the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This kit will give you the wiring, connectors, and circuit breakers you need to install a brake controller and connect the other functions of a 7-way. I've attached a video to help. For a brake controller you mentioned the Tekonsha PowerTrac Electronic Brake...
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• How to Get Replacement Hardware & Fish Wire For Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver
• Yep, you can absolutely get the 1/2" fish wire and replacement hardware for a Curt hitch, including your Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13580. Here is exactly what you will need for that: - Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches # RHK - Curt Fish Wire Bolt Leader - 1/2" # C58400 For the hardware, all you need to do is click # RHK, enter "13580" in the "Hitch Item Number" box, select "Curt" from the “Manufacturer” drop-down menu, hit "Add to Cart" and you're set.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1977 International Scout II
• Yes, the Curt Hitch part # 13580 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 1977 International Trucks Scout II that has a factory step bumper. Bumper bracket modification is needed since it's a step bumper. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip,...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1973 International Scout II
• Unfortunately we do not offer any tow bar base plates for the 1973 International Scout II. I double-checked with Roadmaster and they do not offer base plates for your vehicle. An option we can offer is a tow dolly such as the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1. You will need to check your owners manual (or with an International dealer) to confirm whether your vehicle can be towed rear-wheels-down. If the vehicle is suitable for towing in this manner, and if its weight is within the 4,380-lb capacity...
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• 4-Pole Trailer Wiring Harness for 1972 International Scout II
• For your 1972 International Scout II we offer a 4-pole pigtail wiring harness kit that includes a circuit tester to allow proper identification of the function carried on each vehicle wire (wire colors are not fully standardized so testing is the way to go). I have linked a representative installation video as well as a video on how to use the tester. This 4-pole can be used with mounting bracket # 18144 from TowReady.
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• Front Hitch For A 1976 International Scout II
• The only hitch I have for you is going to be a rear class III hitch # 13580. The # C31083 front hitch is designed for 2018 - 2020 Ford Expedition and 2015 - 2020 Ford F-150 models. I contacted our manufacturers and they also do not make a front hitch for your 1976 International Scout II. If you wanted to take on the task, you could take the Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch # C13701 and weld/bolt it on to the front. I don't know how original your Scout is but that is a route you could take. Whatever...
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• Oil Cooler Recommendation for a 1979 International Scout II with 345 Cubic Inch V8
• For your 1979 International Scout II I recommend # D15405 for an oil cooler. This cooler will fit engine filter thread sizes 3/4"-16, 13/16"-16, 18 mm x 1.5 mm, 20 mm x 1.5 mm and 22 mm x 1.5 mm. So as long as the stock O-ring diameter is 2-3/4 or 3-1/2 inches you can use this kit. If the O-ring is a different size let me know along with the thread size for the filter and I can make other recommendations but I am 99% sure that the 345 uses 3/4-16 and a 3-1/2 inch O-ring.
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