1952 L-162 project truck

Hello everyone!

Just purchased a 52 L-162 with an SD 240. It has only 15k original miles and was sitting in a field covered for nearly 40 years. Only one tiny dent and some wood on the deck will need to be replaced. Emptied the gas tank and cleared the lines and filters, and got it running! Discovered that the exaust manifold had cracked in two! It has the 3 bolt flange. I read where this was common. I may attempt to weld this one unless anyone has a good one laying around, or has a better option.

I want to replace all the rubber stuff. Are the items the same for the SD220 and SD240. Things like the radiator hoses which are as hard as a rock.

I'll post some pics soon!

Most everything is same between 220 and 240, 240 head has bigger diameter intake ports than a 220 head,
and 240 manifold has bigger diameter intake ports than a 220 manifold too,
240 exhaust manifold has larger outlet 3 bolts, a 220 can have both the smaller and larger outlets, not sure why

Thanks BedrockJon!

Please if anyone has a good exaust manifold let me know. Not sure how my welding attempt will turn out.

Are there other parts that are compatible between the actual truck models? In other words, how can I find things like the rubber brake lines at the wheels. Are they likely specific to the L-162 only?

Also, should I be using non-detergent oil in this engine? Someone mentioned that and it seemed like that made sense.

Dang dude, nice looking truck!

A search of this forum will answer a lot of your questions. Drop the oil pan and clean it out and then you can then use a detergent oil. I use Rotella 15w 40 diesel oil for its extra zinc content that helps protect cams, lifters and other moving parts in old motors. A lot of modern engine oil is lacking in zinc.

I'll look in my ever growing pile of stuff, I may have a manifold for you.

Thanks for the advice! Let me know if you find a manifold. I'm hoping to stick with the 3 bolt if possible. This truck is so close to perfect, I really want to keep everything stock if at all possible. I'll do some more searches and get my part numbers. Thanks again!

Very nice original truck!

Many, but not all, parts will interchange through L, R and S series, '50-'56

Dean

It looks like the spare exhaust manifold I have cracked at one time and has been welded, you'll probably want something a bit better. Check out Coonrods IH parts chances are they will have one.

Ok, thanks for checking Binder Mike.

Thanks!

Guys you would not believe the condition this truck is in. Even the paint is in fantastic shape. I started polishing it out and it shines like a new car! Everything I have worked on that is not affected by time looks new. New oil, rubber parts etc and this thing is new! I'm going to repack all the bearings and replace the oil in the rearend also.

If you have any other recommendations for what I should do to prepair this amazing truck for a little respectable work please let me know. I dont want to miss anything. I am actually planning to use the truck. A local company in my area is giving away 4000lb bags of crushed granite for free! I figure since the truck has a GVWR of 16K factoring in the trucks weight I should be able to haul two at a time and not over do it. It's about a 35 mile trip on flat freeway.

Not sure about the tires. They also look new and only one has minor cracking. They are all still very plyable and do not feel hard to the touch at all.

Another question.... the California NON OP he gave me shows the registration for this truck at over $2000. Does that sound right? It said something about a GVWR of 80K. Is this a mistake? I'll upload a picture in a bit.

I have one if that doesn't work out that hasn't been cracked previously...... I think the one Mike has was the one I welded a couple of years ago( It was cracked when I purchased the engine that I eventually sold to Mike), I put a lot of time into it, heating it up before welding then allowing it to cool slowly to prevent stress cracks. I would be interested to see if my time was wasted....PM me if you can't find one closer to you and I'll send pictures of the one that I have.

Terrell
Columbia, Mo.

No, an 80K GVW doesn't sound right. Does the serial number on the registration match the frame number on your truck?

Dean