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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 10:20 AM
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VIN/Transmission Decode

Just bought myself a farm dump truck-getting conflicting information when I decode the VIN (shows up as an LN7000 which I can confirm it is not)-would like to draw on the experience of this group to decode the VIN as well as the axle/transmission information.

1985 Ford F700 8.2L GM/Allison w/auto trans.

Vin

1FDXR74N4FVA57151

Axle trans Tag reads

WB 166
Type-GVW R748
Body H8
Trans AA
Axle FQN


Attached is a photo of the vin tag.Attachment 173734
Attachment 173734

Thanks, in advance for any help.

Mostly want to know the specific transmission so I can get the correct fluid/filter
 
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Originally Posted by gdoakes
Just bought myself a farm dump truck-getting conflicting information when I decode the VIN (shows up as an LN7000 which I can confirm it is not )-would like to draw on the experience of this group to decode the VIN as well as the axle/transmission information.

1985 Ford F700 8.2L GM/Allison w/auto trans.

VIN: 1FDXR74N4FVA57151

WB 166 / Type-GVW R748 / Body H8 / Trans AA / Axle FQN
1FD = FoMoCo USA - Ford Truck - Incomplete Vehicle.

X = Class 7 Air Brakes - 26,001-33,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

R74 = LN700 diesel (LN7000).

N = Detroit DDA-990-N or T 8.2L (501 cid) 8 Cylinder Diesel.

4 = Check digit, FoMoCo usage only.

F = 1985.

V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.

A57151 = 1985 Numerical Sequence of Assembly, the trucks specific serial number.

166" wheelbase.

R748: R74 = LN700 Diesel (LN7000) / 8 = Standard Cab.

AA = Allison model AT-545 Automatic Transmission.

FQN:

FQ = Eaton model 17121 Single Speed Rear Axle / 6.14-1 / 19,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

N = Ford 9,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with Power Steering.

Pic: Compare the F Series at upper left to the LN series 3rd at left.
 
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Thanks NumberDummy-that's what I was looking for.
 
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Thanks NumberDummy-that's what I was looking for.
If you compared the F series to the LN series in the pic I posted, which series truck is it?
 
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Not sure I understand what you're asking. It isn't badged as either an F700 or LN700 so I guess I sort of misspoke when I said " I can confirm it isn't an LN7000" . Based on the information you've provided I think it is an L-series-mostly as the sketch shows a fuel tank on the passenger side.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2017 | 04:22 PM
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NumbersDummy,
I get your question (once I read your entire response-gotta do that first!)

It is either the L or LN-if the tank is as shown in the sketch then it might not be an L as the tank is rectangular-the one on the page you attached appears to be round on the L series. Additionally, the "step fenders" on the LN look more like what are on this on the drivers side.

Ford seems to have made this more difficult than necessary.
 
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