Green Diamond Motor Ring Job 

Pulled the head off my 49 KB2 today. The engine hadn't run in 40+ years and was seized. Alternating tiny bits of pressure on the flywheel teeth/bell housing finally loosened it up with my 50% acetone/50% ATF filling the cylinders. Zero compression even after oiling the cylinders-must be valves. Pulled the head; yep, each cylinder had valves stuck open; probably the exact position they were in in 1981 when it was parker on the edge of a tobacco farm. Finally got all valves except #1 and #6 exhaust valves to retract with the spring pressure. Lots of carbon on everything. Tops of pistons show IH 62220 R2 followed by a D. Substantial ridge which I'll ream out to pull pistons. Not looking forward to pulling manifolds to get to the valve work but I guess it has to be done. Thanks for these videos-wish you had more.

I’m so happy I found this, can’t wait to watch your other videos. I just brought home a 49 KB1, an older fella had pulled the motor in the 80s to work on it then had a stroke so the family just dropped the motor in the box and parked it in a shed. I’ve been really struggling with what to do with the truck as to whether I want to swap in a bigger motor or look for a donor green diamond. I’m definitely going to tinker with the original motor for a bit first after watching this. Can’t wait to make it through the rest of the videos, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of information out there for IHC trucks. THANK YOU

Sorry to comment on almost every video you do, but these things are incredible. I think they rank among the best automotive video's out there. You explain everything in such detail and give info that just isn't available anywhere else (at least that I know of) . I watched your install of door glass. You even have a cutaway door to show how to put the channel in the door where you can't see it! Are you kidding me! Who does stuff like this? These will be classics for KB enthusiasts.

With the forty-over bore on the already stroked 233 Cu Inch GD engine it should be around 250 cubes now. I've considered swapping the 214 crank in my 49 with a 233 crank for that very reason. Keep us posted on how much of a power increase you might noticed over the old 214. Maybe a cruise speed between 60--65!

Man, that thing runs slick!!

Wish I would have watched this 6 months ago. I started a 1948 kb2 that was sitting for 30 years. I changed the oil and filter, had no idea that it needed to be primed. Ran it for 30 minutes. I think I destroyed the pump and #2 has only 20 lbs compression now. I tried to prime the pump by removing oil float and inserted a long tube. I attached the other end of the tube to the hood and filled it with oil. The oil flowed through the engine when spun over only when it was gravity fed, It couldn't suck it in. How do I keep the oil pump frame from falling down when taking apart the pump?

Glad I found your channel, I am looking at a ks5 international. Very complete but the engine is stuck oil looks really good on the dip stick. Looks to be parts are not easy to get. Is there a place you can advise me on parts. Very good video. Thank you for sharing.

I can't find the video on the instrument cluster trouble-shooting. Is it up here somewhere?

Is rust around the sparkplugs a concern for the Green Diamond? I am not sure if water just got on the engine, or if it is internal and coming out.

Hey do you know where I could potentially find piston rings for a 1936 green diamond?

Great Video. I had two Questions On head bolts do you need to seal threads ? My motor that was rebuilt the used pipe tape. Also did you use a thermostat ? thanks Andrew

I had a question for you about the Indian slack on the head gasket do you think it’s better to wait till dries completely or just put it on tacky then assemble because I was kind of reading on the back of the bottle I just wasn’t sure what’s the best way thanks

This is one the things I wish I knew more about and that is old engines, tuning a carb, etc. Very informative Eric. 👍

Just what I needed thank you for making this video!!

So, if BKB has moved on, does anyone know where to find the rings for the GD 214 motors? Even the GD 233 rings would likely work as the increased displacement was gained by stroking it rather than boring it out.

I got #1 piston out today (1949 KB2/GD214). Took it to Precision Engines in Middletown, NY and we both agreed that both the piston and rod bearings are original IH. Rod bearings are marked 'STD', which I suspected due to the original pistons also being standard. I noted that this is a four-ring piston, including the one piece oil ring. We looked through a lot of manuals and supplier parts books and settled on Federal Mogul for standard bearings. The rings are another question; no one lists them. The closest I can come are for a Studebaker with the same 3 5/16" bore: they are the two 3/32" compression rings and one 3/16" oil ring. This means I'm going to have to reuse a salvaged compression ring. All the old rings were free and unbroken. Got my fingers crossed for the other five pistons. Of course, I'd rather get a complete original set but I'll settle for what's available unless someone has a better idea. BTW-I ain't pulling this engine out! Thanks.....

Thank you for showing this, I am going to be doing rings and valves in my green diamond and this gave me a look at one pulled apart before actually having to

I think it is interesting that most modern diesels have that kind of oil ring. One iron piece with holes cut in it, and a spring. A few years ago, I some someone rebuild a VW VR6, and was surprised to see that kind of oil ring. My first thought was "Who puts diesel engine rings in a gasoline engine?" Looking at the list, it looked like many German and Swedish gasoline engines were built that way over the last 60 years. I don't know why it is common there, since over the past 60 years, 3 piece rings are what you would see in most American, Japanese, and Korean engines.

If a green diamond is idling proper,one can place a nickel on its edge,it does not fall over,on the head

This was a great how to video. Very clear and informative. Well done.

Redoing the motor in my 47 international - for some reason can't get it to start - any thoughts?

Stupid question . Are your front tires 9/16-18 lugs ?

Did the very same. After it fired,so happy

Dammit, now I wanna tinker on the Green Diamond in my K-5 instead of swapping in the 345 sitting in the barn lol

Did you have to do a lot of modifications to get the 233 in the kb2? I am thinking about doing the same to my kb2.

Sounds great