Am looking at a 1973 truck and would appreciate if someone could help me with the particulars on the drivetrain.
model f81
body 118
trans m
axle e23
vin f81fvr55141

Thanks

 

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VIN and codes in sequence as stamped on the Warranty Plate:

F81 = L800 (gas).

F = 391 4V FT engine.

V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.

R55141 = 1973.

W.B. (Wheelbase) omitted.

COLOR code omitted.

F81 = L800, but the MODEL code is 4 digits, you omitted the last digit. Without the 4th digit, cannot list the specific GVW

118 = No such BODY code. All this relates to is the seat upholstery, type of cab.

M = Clark model 285V 5 Speed Direct.

E23: E2 = Eaton model 16244 2 Speed Rear Axle / 6.17/8.58-1 / 17,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity // 3 = Ford 6,000 lb. Capacity Front Axle without P/S.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating range) omitted.

DSO code omitted. 2 digit DSO: City/State Ford District Sales Office the truck was ordered from. 6 digit DSO (if present): Last 4 digits = Domestic Special Order number. Truck was ordered special, not "bought off the lot."

 

Thank you! I appreciate it. Model=f310 I omitted the 0. I believe the body=118 but I am reading it off a photograph and may be mistaken. DSO=522641 the GVW=22100.
Your transmission and axle info is great and will allow me to calculate some road speeds and make some semi-intelligent guess's on gradeability. The rig has air brakes which is rare in my part of the country in a vehicle in this GVW range and a huge plus for my intended use. Tilt front end =great access. Only negatives are the lack of power steering and dayton wheels.
Thanks again
Bob

 

F810 = L800 (gas), 22,100 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

118: 11 = Meduim Gray Vinyl / 8 = Custom Cab without Butterfly Hood.

522641:

52 = Dallas TX Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

2641 = Domestic Special Order number. Your truck was special ordered by the original purchaser, not "bought off the lot."