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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 08:16 AM
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DATA Plate decoding

I'm looking for any axle data I can find on my 83 cutaway,(ambulance), the years have not been kind to the axle tag, I do have a painted over data plate and a VIN . 1FDKE30L5DHA23590

DATA PLATE

128 ------------------------------------------------------------- B
----------- XXX0332-OP.1
E303 --------------- 2TK
L----------1B --------2 ------- X ------ H
DC --------C -------- F ------- LLG
A23590 ------ 422000 --- U ---- K 15

any info would be appreciated
 
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Old Jul 4, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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Probably has a Dana 60 under it. What else do you want to know ? Gear ratio would be either 3.73 or 4.11
 
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Old Jul 6, 2017 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by baddad457
Probably has a Dana 60 under it. What else do you want to know ? Gear ratio would be either 3.73 or 4.11
I need to get specific, I want to change the gears.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2017 | 08:28 PM
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Check out this Link.

You'll need the door sticker to find the axle code, not the vin.
 
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see if one of these two links might help you out. You will need to find the BOM on the axle tube.. I know the site is for a Dana 60 but will show you where the BOM is
Dana 60 BOM Numbers | Dana 60 Identification

Looks like there is a 83 and a 83.5 year.. you need the BOM
Dana Holding Corporation - The Expert Axle Bill of Material
 
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by annaleigh
see if one of these two links might help you out. You will need to find the BOM on the axle tube.. I know the site is for a Dana 60 but will show you where the BOM is
Dana 60 BOM Numbers | Dana 60 Identification

Looks like there is a 83 and a 83.5 year.. you need the BOM
Dana Holding Corporation - The Expert Axle Bill of Material
thank You. I'll check that out this weekend.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 10:07 AM
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AXLE code printed on the Certification Label.

Rear axle ID tag located under two of the bolts that retains the inspection cover to the housing.

1983 E350 Cut-Away could have a Dana 60-1 or a Dana 61-1 or a Dana 70.
 
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