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1978 F600 VIN Decode and Manual

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Old 12-12-2015, 02:58 PM
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1978 F600 VIN Decode and Manual

Just bought a '78 F600 (F660) 4x4. The warranty plate indicates:

176 M F660 DZ8 M53J

Where can I get a repair manual with wiring diagrams?

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1978 F600 partial Warranty Plate decode & Manual

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Just bought a '78 F600 (F660) 4x4. The 2nd line of warranty plate indicates:

W.B. 176 / COLOR: M / TYPE/GVW: F660 / BODY: DZ8 / TRANS: M / AXLE: 53J

Where can I get a repair manual with wiring diagrams?
176" Wheelbase.

M = Wimbledon White.

F660 = F600 4WD; 21,700 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

DZ8: DZ = Saddle Vinyl - full width seat / 8 = 81A Standard Cab.

M = Clark model 285V 5 Speed Direct.

55J: 55 = Rockwell (Timken) model H172 single speed rear axle / 6.17-1 / 17,500 lbs. rear axle capacity / J = Power Steering.

Factory manuals: Try faxonautolit.com, 'walk-in' store located in Riverside CA
 
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Great. Thanks so much!
 
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Oh, the VIN is F66EVAJ1029. What does that decode to?

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Originally Posted by Pinzer
Oh, the VIN is F66EVAJ1029. What does that decode to?
F66 = F600 4WD (gas).

E = 361 2V or 4V FT engine.

V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.

AJ1029 = 1978.
 
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