1948 International Harvester KB5 Railway Express - Montana Barn Find - BiDnBuY

From Wikipedia

For the KB-1 thru KB-5, chrome "wings" were added on the sides of the grill, a wrap-around chrome piece on the front hood, a hood ornament and chrome lettering indicating the model designation below the International nameplate on each side of the hood. For the KB-6 and larger trucks, the only external changes were that the Triple Diamond badge was moved to the top of the grille chrome-work, and the model designations were added to the hood-side chrome trim.

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SPECIFICATIONS

INTERNATIONAL MODEL

KB-5

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 13,500 to 17,500 lb.

(Gross vehicle weight rating depends upon the type of terrain,

road speeds, method of loading, nature of loads, gear shifting,

etc. This is controlled by the International Harvester point

system of rating motor trucks.)

Chassis Dimensions: (in inches) Weights: (in pounds)

Wheelbase (WB) 135 147 159 177 195

Overall length, with front

bumper (OAL) 21% 235% 247% 265% 307^

Back of cab to c/1 of rear

axle(CA) 60 72 84 102 120

C/1 of rear axle to end of

frame (AF} 44 56 56 56 80}/8

Back of cab to end of frame

(CF) 104 128 140 158 200^

Bumper to center of front

axle(BA) 32% 32% 32% 32% 32%

Turning radius with bumper clearance (feet).... 24 26 28 31 34

Chassis weight, including

fuel, oil, and water (approximate) 3,705 3,770 3,815 3,865 3,940

The following dimensions (with 7.50-20 tires) are the same

for all wheelbases:

Tread- —front wheels, 58^2 in-; rear wheels, 66}-^ in.

Clearance under front axle, 12^ in.; under rear axle, 9% in.

Overall width- —front, 74 in.; rear, 85^ in.

Height from top of frame to ground, loaded—-front, 27% in.;

rear, 29 % in.

Frame: Pressed steel channel. 135-in. w.b., 8 x % x 3 in.;

147-in. and 159-in. w.b., 8^x%x3^ in.; 177-in. and 195-in.

w.b., 8% x 14i x 3^ in.

Engine, Green Diamond 233: Six-cylinder, cast-in-block,

L-head type; 3->f6-in. bore, 4J^-in. stroke. Displacement,

233 cu. in.; compression ratio, 6.3. A.M.A. rating, 26.3 h.p.;

maximum brake h.p., 93 at 3,400 r.p.m. Maximum torque,

181 lb.-ft. at 1,000 r.p.m. Four steel-backed, replaceable-

shell, precision-type main bearings; total projected area,

16.24 sq. in. Six replaceable-shell, precision-type connecting-

rod bearings. Exhaust-valve seat inserts.

Lubrication: Full-pressure feed to all main, connecting-rod

and piston-pin bearings, camshaft and timing chain. Gear-

type, gear-driven oil pump. Oil capacity, 53^ qt.

Cooling System: Centrifugal pump circulation, fin-and-tube

radiator. Pump driven by V-type fan belt. Capacity, 14 qt.

Ignition: 6-volt, vacuum control, full-automatic distributor.

Generator: 30-ampere, 200-watt, shunt-wound, belt-driven.

Lights: Sealed-beam headlights.

Battery: 6-volt, 15-plate.

Starting Motor: 6-volt.

Carburetor: Downdraft type. Oil-bath-type air cleaner.

Fuel System: Fuel pump. 18-gal. tank inside frame. Gasoline

filter.

Clutch: 10-in., single-plate, with vibration damper.

Transmission: 4 speeds forward, 1 reverse; sliding-gear,

selective-type, mounted in unit with engine.

Transmission Reductions: First, 6.4 to 1; second, 3.09 to 1;

third, 1.69 to 1; fourth, 1 to 1; reverse, 7.82 to 1.

Propeller Shaft: Large-diameter heavy steel tubing. 2-piece

shafts with self-aligning center bearing.

Universal Joints: All-metal, roller-bearing, anti-friction type.

Front Axle: Drop-center, I-beam, heat-treated steel drop-

forging. Fore and aft steering hook-up, tie rod at rear for

protection.

Rear Axle: Full-floating, spiral-bevel gear type. Hotchkiss-type

final drive. Chrome-molybdenum steel axle shafts. Heat-

treated, one-piece, tubular banjo-type steel housing. Differential

and wheel bearings are tapered rollers. Pinion, straddle-

mounted on roller bearings.

Axle Reductions: 5.28 to 1; 6.166 to 1; 6.66 to 1; 7.16 to 1.

Axle Reductions (Two Speed): 5.14 to 1—7.15 to 1; 5.83 to 1—

8.11 to 1; 6.33 to 1—8.81 to 1.

Steering Gear: Cam-and-twin-lever type.

Brakes: Service: 4-wheel, hydraulic, internal-expanding, two-

shoe, double-anchor type. Hand: Propeller-shaft type, mounted

back of transmission.

Springs: Semi-elliptic. Front, 2 x 42 in.; rear, 1Yi x 46 in.;

auxiliary, 2l/i x 30 in.

Wheels: Malleable iron, spoke type.

Tires: 6.50-20 front and dual rear.

Controls: Throttle, light, and choke controls on instrument

panel. Accelerator, clutch, and service brakes operated by

pedals. Control levers located in center of driving compartment.

Standard Equipment: Flat-back cowl and dash; underslung tire

carrier; spare rim; sealed-beam headlights; combination tail

and stop lights; air cleaner; auxiliary rear springs; jack and tools.

Special Equipment: The following will be available at extra

cost when specified on order: Cab; extra windshield wiper;

optional tires, single front and dual rear; hydrovac booster

brake; 300-watt generator; two-speed axle with power shift;

auxiliary fuel tanks; oil filter; governor; increased cooling;

increased capacity brakes and propeller shaft guard and

emergency brake shield for school bus chassis.

Finish: Frame and wheels, black. Grille, hood, cab, and

fenders, optional colors—No. 10 dark green, No. 50 red, No. 22

maroon or No. 60 black.

Specifications subject to change without notice.