Target Audience:
Owners, operators, and maintenance personnel of IH International Harvester 384 tractors
Manual Origin:
Actual genuine factory service manual, not a third-party reproduction
Completeness:
Comprehensive, covering all aspects of maintenance and repair
User Friendliness:
Easy to use, step-by-step instructions, and clear illustrations
Labor Savings:
Enables DIY servicing, potentially saving $50-$60 per hour in shop labor costs
Engine:
Detailed engine disassembly, servicing, and repair
Lubrication System:
Maintenance and repair of the lubrication system
Cooling System:
Cooling system diagnosis and repair
Fuel System:
Fuel system maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
Clutch:
Clutch system removal, inspection, and replacement
Transmission:
Transmission overhaul and repair procedures
Rear Axle:
Rear axle assembly, maintenance, and repair
Brakes:
Brake system inspection, servicing, and repair
Front Axle:
Front axle assembly and steering system repair
Steering:
Steering system diagnosis and repair
Hydraulic System:
Hydraulic system operation, maintenance, and repair
Electrical System:
Electrical system troubleshooting, wiring diagrams, and component repair
Body Work:
Body panel repair and related components
Intake Exhaust:
Intake and exhaust system servicing
Drive Chain Sprockets:
Specific instructions for maintenance and adjustment of drive chains and sprockets.
Shocks:
Implies coverage for any shock absorbers or dampening mechanisms, possibly related to suspension or steering.
Routine Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance tasks and procedures
Troubleshooting:
Advanced troubleshooting guide for diagnosing and correcting problems
Disassembly Servicing:
Step-by-step disassembly and servicing procedures
Rebuild Refurbish:
Procedures for rebuilding and refurbishing components
Wiring Diagrams:
Detailed wiring diagrams for the electrical system
General Repair:
General repair procedures and information applicable to the tractor.
Separation Procedures:
Detailed steps for separating major tractor assemblies for servicing.
Depth:
Factory-trained technician level detail, suitable for owners to make informed repair decisions
Illustrations:
Hundreds of illustrations, diagrams, and photos to guide repair procedures.
Technical Notes:
Includes notes, cautions, and warnings throughout each chapter to highlight critical information.
Instruction Format:
Numbered instructions for step-by-step guidance.
Illustration Matching:
Bold figure numbers for quick matching of illustrations with instructions.
Part Identification:
Enlarged inset illustrations to identify and examine parts in detail.
Table Of Contents:
Numbered table of contents for fast information retrieval.
Electrical Diagnosis:
Combined troubleshooting and electrical service procedures with detailed wiring diagrams.
Engine Type:
Diesel (specific engine model typically detailed within the manual)
Engine Family:
Likely a variant of International Harvester's D-series or BD-series engines (e.g., D-154, BD-154, BD-264, BD-281, depending on the 384's specific configuration)
Horsepower:
Not specified in product info, but typically in the 40-60 HP range for this class of tractor.
Torque:
Not specified in product info.
Injection System:
Likely a direct injection system with a rotary or inline injection pump (specifics covered in manual).
Transmission Type:
Manual (likely constant mesh or synchromesh)
Gear Configuration:
Multiple forward and reverse gears (specific count detailed in manual).
Optional Features:
Possible options like a differential lock, Power Take-Off (PTO) options.
Drive Chain Sprockets:
Covered in manual, indicating rear drive axle chain and sprocket system.
Overall Length:
Not specified in product info.
Overall Width:
Not specified in product info.
Wheelbase:
Not specified in product info.
Operating Weight:
Not specified in product info, but typically around 4,000-5,000 lbs for tractors of this size.
Engine Oil Change:
Typically every 100-250 operating hours, specified in manual.
Transmission Fluid Change:
Typically every 500-1000 operating hours, specified in manual.
Hydraulic Fluid Change:
Typically every 500-1000 operating hours, specified in manual.
Engine Oil:
API CD or CE classification, SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 recommended based on ambient temperature (exact spec in manual).
Transmission Fluid:
IH Hy-Trans fluid or equivalent UTF (Universal Tractor Transmission) fluid.
Hydraulic Fluid:
IH Hy-Trans fluid or equivalent UTF (Universal Tractor Transmission) fluid.
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol based antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors, typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water.
Common Wear Points:
Clutch wear, hydraulic pump seals, electrical connection corrosion, PTO shaft wear (as detailed in manual troubleshooting).
Engine Performance:
Potential issues with fuel injection system calibration, glow plug reliability (diesel models).
