I'm interested in buying a 1975 F-700. The guy who is selling it tells me it has a 370 motor. I didn't think they came out until 1977 or 1978. Can someone tell me what engine options were available in 1975? Thanks Pat.

 

Should have been the XD series.. a FT design by a different name. I took the time to scan the XD engine brochure some time ago, should come up with a search of this 2+ ton forum.

You can also go to photobucket.com directly and view several older Ford brochures - my user name there is dmanlyr as well

David

 

'78 per Wiki for the 370. You should have the FT (XD).

Look at the intake manifold. If the manifold goes under the valve covers, you have an FE/FT. No other engine is designed that way.

These are decent engines, and parts are available.

Like any gas medium, it will be thirsty.

 

Wiki wiki wrong as usual, 370 & 429 (7 valve cover bolts) introduced in 1979.

FT engines (5 valve cover bolts) cancelled at the end of the 1978 model run.

XD: Could be a 1975/76 361 2V or 1975/78 361 4V (4th digit of VIN: engine code E); 1975/78 391 4V (VIN engine code F).

1973/78 330 2V Medium Duty (VIN engine code C); 1973/78 330 2V Heavy Duty (VIN engine code D); 1973/74 361's are not listed as XD's nor are 1973/74 391's.

More FoMoCo confusion: 361 and 391 detuned for smog beginning in 1975, were then called 359 and 389. Try and find either listed in a Ford truck parts catalog! No VIN engine codes, no parts listed.

 

Thanks for the replies. I bought the truck, it has a 361 4V. It is thirsty 5 miles per gallon. Better than my 1985 with 370 4V, at 4 miles per gallon ( imp. gallon.) Nothing a tune up won't cure, had to drive with choke part way out. I would like a vin decode should I start a new thread. Thanks Pat.

 

No need to start a new thread, just post the VIN and the warranty plate info.

 

Thanks, Vin # F70EVV49069. W.B.-176; Colour-TX; Type G.V.W.-F707; Body-428; Trans.-2; Axle-E2L; Max.-G.V.W.-22,000; D.S.O.-A4.

 

F70 = F700.

E = 361 2V or 4V FT Engine.

V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.

V49069 = 1975.

176" Wheelbase.

TX: T = Red / X = Antique Ivory or Tan (parts catalog unclear).

F707 = F700, 22,000 lbs. GVWR

428: 42 = Black all Vinyl / 8 = 81A Standard Cab.

2 = Clark model 282V 5 Speed Direct Manual Transmission.

E2L: E2 = Eaton model 16244 Two Speed Rear Axle / 5.88/8.58 / 17,500 lbs. Capacity // L = Ford 6,000 lb. Capacity Front Axle with P/S.

22,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

A4 = FoMoCo of Canada Ltd., Midwestern Ford Division, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.