Old International 2444

daveyunker · Jun 4, 2014

Hello: I am new to TBN and was hoping for some advice on a new distributor and plug wire set for my 1950ish International model 2444 orchard tractor?

It keeps stalling after a couple of minutes and as I've changed the fuel filter and plugs and oil etc., I'm thinking electrical when it gets hot?

I have been unable to source the parts and would appreciate any advice!
Cheers: Dave from Kelowna

DJ54 · Jun 4, 2014

The 2444 used the C-153 engine, so parts should be fairly easy to find. Here is a link to Messick's Case/IH,and direct link to the C-153 online parts catalog: Object moved

Have you checked for spark when it stalls..?? Do that first. If you have spark, more than likely a fuel issue.

It actually sounds more like the elbow screen assy. is partially plugged where the fuel line attaches to the carb. Shut the fuel off at the tank/sediment bowl. Remove the fuel line at the carb. Check for good flow of fuel by opening sediment bowl valve. If there is a food flow, remove the elbow going into the carb, and check the fine mesh screen. Could be letting just enough fuel into the bowl to let it run for a short while, then demand is greater than supply, and stalls. Some carb. cleaner & some compressed air will clean them nicely.

Not sure if you have a NAPA there, but they have a nice copper core plug wire set for 4 cyls. for around $20.00 U.S. I would suggest using copper core wires, as they seemingly last almost forever. I put a set of Belden/NAPA wires on my Super C in about 1989, and they are still going strong..!!

If you're looking for any aftermarket parts, you can copy & paste the part number to a search engine such as Google, or even NAPA, and get the generic replacements.