Overheated from scale buildup in engine and radiator, a good flushing took care of that.
Box was starting to rot due to very old wood. Replacement was necessary.
Nothing else, a great truck.
They say ton and a half, but it was more like three tons of capacity. I had two tons of rock and suspension barely squatted.
Great runner, nothing beats those old flatheads!
Heavy duty four speed tranny is hard to get used to, no synchros, learn how to double-clutch.
Yes, these old trucks are great. I recently sold a 1948 International 1-1/2 ton wheat truck, flathead six with a four speed and two speed rear end.
In fourth gear with the rear end in high, top speed was around 45 mph. In first gear (granny) and the rear end in low, you could release the clutch while it idled and get out and walk along beside it.
Fast it wasn't, but it would pull a house down and never get stuck.
It also had a 16 foot bed with hoist that made it great to have around the acreage.
I miss it.
I have a 1948 F5 we used as a grain truck. You are right they are an incredible truck for the time. Mine weighs in at 5150 pounds empty making it a 2and 1/2 ton truck in Ohio. I thought that is what they were made as, (i.e. F1 1/2 ton, F2 3/4 ton, F3 1 ton F4 1and 1/2 ton F5 2and 1/2 ton etc. Do you have any more info? Thanks in advance.
I have a 1948 F-5 and I have 2 bad wheels, does anyone know where I can locate some? It is a great truck with 33,000 original miles!
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