International TD-5 dozer

Anyways I've always been a bit of a backyard mechanic and am taking this project on as a challenge and since my 14 year old son says he would like to be a heavy equipment operator, I figured now would be a time to take one of these machines apart(and hopefully back together and running).

So the major item is the engine, a DB-144 or DB-154
it has a 3 3/8" bore.
It would appear that the camshaft broke which stopped the oil pump and the owner kept running it on two cylinders until it threw a connecting rod and everything came to a sudden stop.
At least thats my detective work.

So I'm looking at the camshaft, connecting rod,and rod bearings at a minimum up to getting a major rebuild kit (+). I understand the DB-154, 4 cylinder diesel was a common IH engine in its day, but are the parts like a camshaft available??
I don't have a book for it and am just researching things a bit first, wondering which would be the best way to go for the effort and satisfaction. I would love to get it going, but obviously have more time than money to throw at it. My kids and Ex think I've gone nuts but its something I'd like to try and the wrenching will hopefully rub off on the boy.

Are these a dependable machine if I invest in a desent rebuild or should I just try to sell the parts if the engine has this much damage???

I look forward to any advice and will look up your achived postings for more.

Trev.

thank

Thanks for the offer.

I understand that there is the gas and diesel versions of this unit.

I'm just sourcing things at the moment and not sure which way I'll go yet.

Just out of curiosity though, what would an intact/fixable gas engine that fits be going for??

I would be having to deal with a hefty freight bill if I can not find something locally in the Vancouver area in Canada.

Heard of anyone putting any more modern domestic brand engines in these IH crawlers that don't require too many modifications or extra fabrications to make them fit?

Do you know if these are a dependable machine or do they require daily repairs?

Thanks

Trev