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Hi Everyone,
I've been pouring over the wealth of information here and have found several good pointers. A little background, I'm out in Western Kansas and inherited an old, "experienced" '65 F100 from my father in law (I'm only the 3rd owner). She's ugly, but she runs (mostly).
I had 2 questions off the top:
A. I pretty much know what I have but the vin is F10JK583105 could someone tell me what I really have (I know it's a I6 engine, but that's about it).
B. While adjusting the shifting, I broke one of the shift rods (only had 1/4 turn left to line it up too...)
. I've been looking all over for a replacement and haven't been able to find one. I'd have to look to see if it was the 1st/Rev or the 2nd/3rd (3 on the tree). I'm really hoping that I don't have to fabricate one, but I may not have a choice.
Any help you could provide would be very appreciated. I see many of your trucks and I'd love to get mine to that point someday, but it has a long way to go, right now, I'm just going for mechanically sound.
Thanks!
I've been pouring over the wealth of information here and have found several good pointers. A little background, I'm out in Western Kansas and inherited an old, "experienced" '65 F100 from my father in law (I'm only the 3rd owner). She's ugly, but she runs (mostly).
I had 2 questions off the top:
A. I pretty much know what I have but the vin is F10JK583105 could someone tell me what I really have (I know it's a I6 engine, but that's about it).
B. While adjusting the shifting, I broke one of the shift rods (only had 1/4 turn left to line it up too...)
. I've been looking all over for a replacement and haven't been able to find one. I'd have to look to see if it was the 1st/Rev or the 2nd/3rd (3 on the tree). I'm really hoping that I don't have to fabricate one, but I may not have a choice.Any help you could provide would be very appreciated. I see many of your trucks and I'd love to get mine to that point someday, but it has a long way to go, right now, I'm just going for mechanically sound.
Thanks!
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From the other gents here, I've learned alot. You'll find parts suppiers (FTE sponsors) and even more info if you post your other door tag codes.
F10 F-100 2wd
J 223 cui in 114hp@3600rpm
K Kansas City Mfg Plant
583105 Made Aug 1964
F10 F-100 2wd
J 223 cui in 114hp@3600rpm
K Kansas City Mfg Plant
583105 Made Aug 1964
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Kazoni Welcome to FTE.
I have a similar 1966 F-100, 240 CI 6 Holer, and 3 on the tree.
I don't know of anyone who makes the rod you need, but I can tell you it shouldn't be hard to find a used one. You might try calling Sams' Vintage Ford in Denver. They have had a lot of the stuff I have needed. (303) 295-1709 Many people take the 3 on the tree out, and put a larger engine in with an auto.
The easiest way to tell what engine you have is if the air cleaner still has the readable sticker on it. The 240 is 150hp, and the 300 is 180hp. It says this on the air cleaner if it is still original. There is no external way to know which engine you have. The only difference is the stroke.
As the last guy to post said, post your door tag info and there are some folks on here who can tell you a wealth of info as to how your truck came from the factory.
I have a similar 1966 F-100, 240 CI 6 Holer, and 3 on the tree.
I don't know of anyone who makes the rod you need, but I can tell you it shouldn't be hard to find a used one. You might try calling Sams' Vintage Ford in Denver. They have had a lot of the stuff I have needed. (303) 295-1709 Many people take the 3 on the tree out, and put a larger engine in with an auto.
The easiest way to tell what engine you have is if the air cleaner still has the readable sticker on it. The 240 is 150hp, and the 300 is 180hp. It says this on the air cleaner if it is still original. There is no external way to know which engine you have. The only difference is the stroke.
As the last guy to post said, post your door tag info and there are some folks on here who can tell you a wealth of info as to how your truck came from the factory.
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Thanks all. I'll have to look into that place in Denver. My parents live about 2 hours south of there and we're going up there for Christmas.
A bit more info, it's the 2nd/3rd rod that's busted. Rev/1st is ok, just needs to be adjusted and hooked back up, so worse case, I can still limp around town.
Here's the full tag info that was requested:
129 O F100 481 A 08 F10JK583105
5000 129 4000 531087
-Russell
A bit more info, it's the 2nd/3rd rod that's busted. Rev/1st is ok, just needs to be adjusted and hooked back up, so worse case, I can still limp around town.
Here's the full tag info that was requested:
129 O F100 481 A 08 F10JK583105
5000 129 4000 531087
-Russell
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Kazoni Welcome to FTE.
I have a similar 1966 F-100, 240 CI 6 Holer, and 3 on the tree.
I don't know of anyone who makes the rod you need, but I can tell you it shouldn't be hard to find a used one. You might try calling Sams' Vintage Ford in Denver. They have had a lot of the stuff I have needed. (303) 295-1709 Many people take the 3 on the tree out, and put a larger engine in with an auto.
The easiest way to tell what engine you have is if the air cleaner still has the readable sticker on it. The 240 is 150hp, and the 300 is 180hp. It says this on the air cleaner if it is still original. There is no external way to know which engine you have. The only difference is the stroke.
As the last guy to post said, post your door tag info and there are some folks on here who can tell you a wealth of info as to how your truck came from the factory.
I have a similar 1966 F-100, 240 CI 6 Holer, and 3 on the tree.
I don't know of anyone who makes the rod you need, but I can tell you it shouldn't be hard to find a used one. You might try calling Sams' Vintage Ford in Denver. They have had a lot of the stuff I have needed. (303) 295-1709 Many people take the 3 on the tree out, and put a larger engine in with an auto.
The easiest way to tell what engine you have is if the air cleaner still has the readable sticker on it. The 240 is 150hp, and the 300 is 180hp. It says this on the air cleaner if it is still original. There is no external way to know which engine you have. The only difference is the stroke.
As the last guy to post said, post your door tag info and there are some folks on here who can tell you a wealth of info as to how your truck came from the factory.
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583105 = 1965, assembled August`1964.
Ford confusion: J was used 1961/64 for the 223, and in 1965 for the 240.1966/74 F100/350 & Econoline w/a 240: The VIN engine code is an A.
Originally Posted by Kazoni
129 / O / F100 / 481 / A / 08 / 5000 / 129 / 4000 / 531087
129" Wheelbase,
O = Light Peacock.
F100 2WD, 5,000 lbs. GVWR
481: 4 = Light Beige Crush Vinyl & Light Beige Wicker Pattern Vinyl // 81 = 81A Standard Cab.
A = Ford Type 3.03 3 Speed Manual all Syncromesh Transmission.
08 = Ford 9" Rear Axle / 3.50-1 / non Limited Slip / 3,300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity.
5,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
129 net HP @ 4,000 RPM (240 I-6)
531087:
53 = Kansas City MO Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.
1087 = Domestic Special Order number. The truck was special ordered by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."
C5TZ7326B .. High/Intermediate Shift Rod-16 5/8" long / Obsolete
Fits: 1965/66 F100/250 2WD w/a 3 speed manual / No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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