my parents have a 77 scout that they are willing to GIVE me to save it from the rust. the only thing i know about the drive train is that its a 4 cyl and 4spd. can you guys give me some educated guesses about what tranny/case/axles may be under it. also any info about the motor and any common problems with it. i am looking at driving this thing from cape cod MA to atlanta with only a few days of prep/maintenance for the trip. oh yeah, only 45000 orig miles on it.
thanks guys, looking forward to branching out from the jeeps ive got into international territory.

Dana 44's front and rear (if still stock)
196 commanche 4
more than likely t-19 close

Originally posted by Harvester of Sorrow
more than likely t-19 close

Possibly a wide, Mandera's was, with 4.10's (very possible with the 4-popper)

Tom and Mark can probably atone to it better, since both of their Scouts started out 4-cyl trucks, but I would expect the drive to be good, but slow. The 4-bangers are good motors, but a little (:D) under powered for a 4K Scout. If you have 4.10's and stock tires, get a cheap tach and keep it under 3-3.5K, your top speed will be under the posted limit, but with an un-known motor, sustained high rpm is not a good idea, top service RPM is only about 4K.

Do a full fluids change, oil, tranny, t-case, diffs(s), wheel bearing pack and brake inspection would be good as well, check u-joints. Look for bad/cracked hoses ect, maybe pick up some spares. Gas.

If you have time, get a service manual, helpful for your pre-flight check as well if you run into anything on the drive.



make and adventure of it, take your time, see some sights and bring a buddy (or two) (or S.O. ;)) Welcome to the addiction.... :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

FWIW... My 1980 came stock with a 196, T-19 close and 3.73s.

Like said before, the axles are probably dana 44's unless they've been swapped.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say the transmission is probably the t-19 close ratio. The wide is a possibility, but not too likely unless someone swapped it in. (Same reason most diesles didn't get the wide box. First too low, second too high...)

With stock sized tires (235-75r15's) and 3.54's my little 196 would cruise 65-70 all day. It was a little slow on the hills. :p