Hey guys, nice place you got going on around here. Glad theres a little slice of the internet for these Big Ford trucks

Last fall I purchased a 1962 F800 Fire truck that had been retired from Polk County Oregon. I live in Central Oregon. Of all places, I found the old gal on Craigslist. She's a little rough around the edges but has tons of personality and everything runs. She holds 1000 gallons on board and has a front mounted pump that can empty the tank in minutes based on how much pressure you want and what size hose. I sought out a fire truck because I live remotely from the nearest town and am going through and clearing my farm of bitter brush. Once removed, bitter brush is burnt in my neck of the woods. So to play it safe, I figured getting a fire truck would be a good investment

My dilemma: The truck has no visible VIN anywhere. It looks like the VIN plate had been removed at some point. I do however have the original purchase paperwork of the truck when she was purchased in 1962 by the POLK COUNTY FD. Here is the VIN based on the paperwork: F80FU211023

I'm trying to determine what engine and manual transmission package I have so that I can repair a leaky clutch slave cylinder that went bad on me today. No slave cylinder, no working fire truck

If anyone can help out, I would greatly appreciate it!

 

Welcome to FTE

TRANS code not located within the VIN, listed separately on the Warranty Plate.

But, trans type isn't required, as it has nothing to do with it.
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F80 = F800 (gas).

F = 332 2V (Lincoln derived Y block).

U = Louisville KY Assembly Plant.

211023 = 1962, assembled September 1961.
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C5TZ-7A508-D (replaced C3TZ-7A508-D, COTT-7A508-A & B7C-7553-A) .. Clutch Slave Cylinder-Includes boot & pushrod / Obsolete

C5TZ-7A508-D's 9.91" O/A length replaced original 9.66" O/A length.

Applications: 1957/60 F100/950 / 1961/62 F700/850 (except 401/477/534 V8's) / 1963/69 F800.

MUSTANG'S ETC in Van Nuys CA has 1 = 818-787-7634.

DON'S TRUCK SALES in Fairbank IA has 1 = 319-635-2751.

ANTIQUE AUTO SUPPLY in Arlington TX may have 1 = 817-275-2381. Webpage last updated 6/29/2012.

No other FoMoCo Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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C3TZ-7560-B .. Clutch Slave Cylinder Repair Kit / Obsolete

Same applications as slave cylinder.

KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has 8 = 800-816-2894.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 13 = 800-543-4959.

NAPA, indie autoparts stores may have both.

Consider joining FTE's Oregon Chapter.

 

NumberDummy, you are a God amongst men! Thanks a million!

 

Found both aftermarket and NOS thanks to NumberDummy. Price difference is big. $97 vs $32. Is new old stock worth it?

 

The big dummy says: It's up to you. Is the 32 buck autoparts cylinder new or a rebuilt? Did you price the rebuild kit?

Who gave you the 97 buck NOS price, Antique Auto, Mustang's etc (both are usually "high buck") or Don's truck?

Obsolete parts prices vary wildly from one source to another, why I (usually) list more than one source.

 

The Napa part is remanned.

Mustangs etc. Couldn't find the one they stocked and didn't have a price.
Don's Truck Parts gave me the $97 price for a NOS part.

I didn't feel like rebuilding the thing so I just priced the entire part out.

 

97 bucks for C5TZ-7A508-D is a roaring bargain, when you consider that...

C5TZ-7A508-D Slave Cylinder: Last MSRP: $149.79 / Dealer net cost: $94.37.

Price source: In-house FoMoCo Dealer Parts Locator System.

 

Anyone know what grade of fluid this thing uses in the brake and slave cylinder system? Or an idea on bleeding procedure?