Specifications

Following are the specifications for the International Harvester D-2 pickup, as obtained from the International Harvester archives.

Carrying Capacity (cab, body, equipment and payload)  … 2,100 Pounds

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

  • Wheelbase length (WB)  … 113″ / 125″
  • Overall length, with front bumper (OAL)  … 173-17/32″ / 185-17/32″
  • Back of cab to c/l of rear axle length (CA)  … 39″ / 51″
  • C/l of rear axle to end of frame length (AF)  … 30″ / 30″
  • Back of cab to end of frame length (CF)  … 69″ / 81″
  • Bumper to center of front axle length (BA)  … 30-17/32″ / 30-17/32″
  • Turning radius with bumper clearance (feet)  … 20′ 5/8″ / 22′ 2/3″
  • Chassis weight, including fuel, oil and water (approximate)  … 2,290 / 2,315
  • Tread
    • Front wheels  … 58-5/32″
    • Rear wheels  … 58-13/16″
  • Clearance
    • Under front axle  … 8-1/16″
    • Under rear axle  …7-11/16″
  • Overall width
    • Front  …70-1/4″
    • Rear  …67-3/16″

Frame

  • Construction  … Pressed steel channel with six reinforced cross-members
  • 113″ Wheelbase
    • Depth  … 6″
    • Thickness  … 1/8″
    • Width of flange  … 2-1/4″
    • Width front  … 25-1/32″
    • Width rear  … 43-1/4″
  • 125″ Wheelbase
    • Depth  … 6-1/32″
    • Thickness  … 9/64″
    • Width of flange  … 2-1/4″
    • Width front  … 25-3/32″
    • Width rear  … 43-9/32″
HD-213 Profile View

HD-213 Profile View

Engine (Model D-2)

  • Construction  … Six cylinder, cast in block, L-head type
  • Bore  … 3-5/16″
  • Stroke  … 4-1/8″
  • Displacement  … 213 cu. in.
  • Compression ration  … 6.3
  • A.M.A. rating  … 26.3 hp
  • Maximum brake hp  … 78 @ 3,400 rpm
  • Maximum torque  … 107 lb.-ft. @ 800 rpm
  • Bearings
    • Main … 4 steel-backed, replaceable shell, precision type (total projected area = 16.24 square inches)
    • Connecting rod  … 6 replaceable shell, precision type
  • Valve seats  … Exhaust valve seat inserts

Engine (“Economy Six”)

  • Construction  … Six cylinder, cast in block, L-head type
  • Bore  … 3″
  • Stroke  … 4-1/8″
  • Displacement  … 174.9 cu. in.
  • Compression ration  … 6.0
  • A.M.A. rating  … 21.6 hp
  • Maximum brake hp  … 45.9 @ 3,000 rpm
  • Maximum torque  … 107 lb.-ft. @ 800 rpm
  • Bearings
    • Main … 4 steel-backed, replaceable shell, precision type (total projected area = 16.24 square inches)
    • Connecting rod  … 6 replaceable shell, precision type
  • Valve seats  … Exhaust valve seat inserts

Engine (Model D-5)

  • Construction  … Four cylinder, cast in block, L-head type
  • Bore  … 3-1/4″
  • Stroke  … 4″
  • Displacement  … 133 cu. in.
  • Compression ration  … 6.0
  • A.M.A. rating  … 16.8 hp
  • Maximum brake hp  … 33 @ 2,800 rpm
  • Maximum torque  … 89.5 lb.-ft. @ 1,200 rpm
  • Bearings (Main)  … 3 steel-backed, babbitt-lined, replaceable shell (total projected area = 8.1 square inches)
  • Valve seats  … Exhaust valve seat inserts
HD-213 Lubrication System

HD-213 Lubrication System

Lubrication (D-2)  … Full pressure feed to all main, connecting rod and piston-pin bearings, camshaft, and timing chain. Gear-type, gear-driven oil pump. Oil capacity, 6-1/2 quarts

Lubrication (D-5)  … Full pressure feed to all main, connecting rod and piston-pin bearings, camshaft, and timing gear. Gear-type, gear-driven oil pump. Oil capacity, 4 quarts

Cooling System  … Centrifugal pump circulation, fin and tube radiator, fan and pump driven by V-type belt. Capacity, 14-1/2 quarts

Ignition  … Vacuum control, full automatic distributor

Generator  … 6-volt, belt driven

Battery  … 6-volt, 13 plate

Starting Motor  … 6-volt

Carburetor  … Downdraft type, oil bath air cleaner

Fuel System  … Fuel pump, 13-gallon tank at rear of frame, gasoline filter

Clutch  … 10-in. single plate (D-5  … 9-in. single plate)

Transmission  … 3 forward speeds, one reverse, selective, synchromesh type, mounted in unit with engine

Transmission Reductions

  • First  … 3.053 to 1
  • Second  … 1.481 to 1
  • Third  … 1 to 1
  • Reverse  … 3.707 to 1

Propeller Shaft  … Large diameter steel tubing

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  … Semi-floating, spiral-bevel gear type. Chrome-molybdenum steel axle shaft. Pressed steel, banjo-type housing. Differential and axle-shaft bearings are tapered rollers

Axle Reduction, Model D-2  … 4.18 to 1

Axle Reduction, Model D-5  … 4.18 to 1 / 5.11 to 1

Steering Gear  … Semi-irreversible, cam and lever type

Brakes

  • Service  … 4-wheel, hydraulic, self-energizing, internal-expanding, two-shoe type, fully enclosed
  • Hand  … Rear wheels

Springs  … Semi-elliptic

  • Front  … 1-3/4″x 36″
  • Rear  … 1-3/4″ x 51″

Wheels  … Pressed steel, 16-inch

Tires  … 6.00-16 balloon

International D-2 pickup cab layout

D-2 Cab Layout

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; front fenders; running boards; spare wheel; license brackets; electric head, combination tail and stop lights; oil type air cleaner; jack and tools. Speedometer, ammeter, oil-pressure gauge, heat indicator, gasoline gauge, and instrument light

Special Equipment  … The following were be supplied at additional cost: Rear fenders; front bumper; rear bumper; shock absorbers; all-steel cab with one-piece, V-type windshield, rear vision mirror; windshield wiper; panel, pickup and canopy-type bodies; 7.00-15 balloon and low-pressure tires

Finish  … Frame and wheels, black. Fenders, running boards and aprons, black baked enamel. Grille, hood and cowl, a choice of four colors. Lamp rims, hub caps and bumper, chromium plated. Polished steel trim on grille and side panels