What was the cu. in. displacement of the engine used in this model of school bus?

Question

Model Years 1976 to 1979 International Loadstar 1600 or 1700.
I keep seeing so many different displacements of engines available ranging from a 345 to 404. I want to know the GASOLINE engine that was MOST used in the above application. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

The most common engine was the 345 or 392 gas engine. I myself prefer the 345. It is a low RPM/high torque motor. Had hydralic lifters so the valves would "float out" at 4000 rpm. Can't hurt the motor. The 345 had a fiber cam gear that can break but the newer models I think went to a metal cam gear if I remember right. They are timed off the number 8 cylinder, if you are ever to do a tune up on a 345. But all of the gas engines are very tough work-horse motors. But parts are getting hard to come by now.

Answer 2

1600 = 304
1700 = 345
1800 = 392

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