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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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WHAT CAN U TELL ME ABOUT THIS TRUCK PLSS HELP





 
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F26YRC53797
F26=F250 4WD pick up
Y=360 cu in V8 engine
R=San Jose assy plant
C53797=1976 model year sequential serial number

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and set your ignition timing to 12*BTDC, and your choke 3 notches rich, and your curb idle at 600 rpm.

it's late ... sorry .. couldn't resist
 
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