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/ trans M / axle E23.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."
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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
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
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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."
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