Hello, I am new here and not sure if I am on the correct forum.
I am considering purchasing a 1989 Ford Travelcraft Motor Home and the seller told me the axle ratio, according to the door post sticker, is Code Number 53. Could anyone tell me if this number is correct, and if so, what would the axle ratio be for this vehicle. I have not yet personally looked at the vehicle. Thanks in advance for any information. Ed

 

Moved to the 1968 - Present Full-Size Van forum.

 

351 Cleveland was in cars ONLY ...Most likely a 351M or a Windsor....As far as ratios go it depends on what axle you have .....
53 80/82 4.56 7.4M Dana (Spicer) 70HD
53 83/ 3.54 7.4M, 7.8M Dana (Spicer) Non-locking
53 83 4.56 7.4M Dana (Spicer)
53 90/94 3.54 7.8M Dana (Spicer) Non-locking (Econoline)

 

1989 = 351W only, all other 4.00 x 3.50 V8s long gone. (352FE, 351C, 351M)

 

Thank you for your reply and to all who responded. I agree with you that the Cleveland would not be the engine as it was for higher performance and not torque. I was surprised when the owner of the motor home told me it did not have a 460 engine as most Travelcrafts I have looked at (online) do. From your list of choices, I would have to say it has a 3.54 Dana (Spicer) non-locking (Econoline). Thanks again, Ed.