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Jun 10, 2013 | 12:29 AM

tnguynaford

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VIN tag help please

Ser# F50V5H72216

Trans 4syn
Rear axle 620
color U
production code 7GDD7883

I am trying to figure out which engine I have. Any other info would also be appreciated.

Jun 10, 2013 | 01:16 AM

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Ser# F50V5H72216

Trans 4syn
Rear axle 620
color U
production code 7GDD7883

I am trying to figure out which engine I have. Any other info would also be appreciated.

F50- F500
V 239 V8
5 1955
H Detroit Truck plant
72216 production run#

4syn 4 speed synchronized
620 Timken C100 6.20 ratio
U Meadow green (M14283)

Jun 10, 2013 | 07:46 AM

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Thanks Joe. That helps a lot. I was expecting a bigger engine in that size truck.

Jun 10, 2013 | 10:13 AM

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With the 4 speed and 6.20, a Briggs and Stratton long mower engine will pull stumps! Just not going to win many stoplight drag races even against 6 year olds on tricycles.

Jun 10, 2013 | 10:35 AM

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An optional R&P TDAA4209C would give you a 5.29 ratio.

Green Sales in Cinn, OH has one. 1-800-543-4959

Jun 10, 2013 | 12:24 PM

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Lol she will certainly be slow. I may have to consider something different. Or stay in the yard.....

Jun 10, 2013 | 06:49 PM

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Ax, I will change her name to Grace rather than Gracie. I forgot that name was your ride. Grace was my first thought when I first got her.

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Jun 11, 2013 | 08:53 AM

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Ax, I will change her name to Grace rather than Gracie. I forgot that name was your ride. Grace was my first thought when I first got her.

I always say that a vehicle will tell you their name if they should have one. My panel told me her name was Gracie on our drive home. She was like the late Gracie Allen, attractive in her own way, 50s class kinda gal, amusing and zany without trying. She had a high pitched wind whine, but endearing enough that I wanted to bring her home and introduce her to the family.
If your truck told you her name was also Gracie, then that's what it should be, there certainly is more than one Gracie in this world, Don't try to change it, she may object decide to leave you high and dry!

Jun 11, 2013 | 10:10 AM

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Lol...
I think Grace is what she was telling me all along.

Jun 13, 2013 | 03:45 PM

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I wonder what the ratios are for the trans. Anyone know?

Jun 13, 2013 | 04:58 PM

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Here's what I found:
1st 6.4 to 1
2nd 3.09 to 1
Third 1.69 to 1
4th 1 to 1
If those are not correct, I am sure that NumberDummy would be able to correct me.

My research show that the same ratios were used in the 4 speeds from 1932 to 1964.

Jun 13, 2013 | 07:31 PM

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Here's what I found:
1st 6.4 to 1
2nd 3.09 to 1
Third 1.69 to 1
4th 1 to 1

I just looked in my book for the specs, and see that reverse is 7.82 to 1. So, if I could be pulling stumps in granny first (6.4 to 1) I guess I could move a building in reverse!

Maybe I should've volunteered to tow the Space Shuttle around L.A...

Jun 13, 2013 | 07:42 PM

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I just looked in my book for the specs, and see that reverse is 7.82 to 1. So, if I could be pulling stumps in granny first (6.4 to 1) I guess I could move a building in reverse!

Maybe I should've volunteered to tow the Space Shuttle around L.A...

Would have looked a lot better than the T0yotuh