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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 11:21 AM
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'78 F600 Decode/timing set


From what I've read on the thread this is a forward 600 with a 361 motor(with a 4 barrel Holley carb on the top. The title says it's a 78, which I question the accuracy of. We need to do a bunch of work on this truck and Having this warranty plate decoded would be greatly appreciated.

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Originally Posted by Otil

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F60 = F600 2WD (gas).

E = 361 2V or 4V FT engine.

V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant.

AJ1492 = 1978.

176" Wheelbase.

M = Wimbledon White.

F602 = F600 2WD (gas), 19200 lbs. GVWR

AA8: AA = Black Vinyl - Full Width Seat // 8 = 81A Standard Cab.

A = New Process 435 4 Speed Manual Transmission.

F2J:

F2 = Eaton model 15201 Two Speed Rear Axle / 5.83/8.12 / 15,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.

J = Ford 5,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle with Power Steering.

19,200 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

75 = Phoenix AZ Ford District Sales Office, where the original selling dealer ordered the truck from.

 
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 09:29 AM
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Thank You!!!

Thank you number dummy, you are amazing!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 04:14 PM
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Timing chain & gears?

I've been trying to find the timing chain and gear set for it but the only things I can find have different link counts. Also the gears are dbl gears and it appears most of the kits I find are single gears. Any recommendations on where I can get the timing gears and chain? And should I worry about matching link counts?
Also the only starters I can find that seem to match are from 76 and earlier. A little push in the right direction would be nice. Once again thanks in advance.


There are also these numbers on the starter: 5268
 
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Since you are on to parts, let's get away from the decode thread.

The timing set for an FT361:

Post 55:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...d-361-a-4.html
 
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Regarding the starter, post 3. You can use an FE starter as I read it. FE starters from '63 to the end of production are the same. FT starters are from '64 to the end of production are are said to be heavier duty:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...terchange.html
 
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C4TZ-6268-A .. Timing Chain - 64 links / Obsolete

ALL 1964/78 FT engines (330 2V M/D, 330 2V H/D, 361 2V & 4V, 391 4V)
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C8TZ-6256-A .. Camshaft Sprocket - Includes the camshaft sprocket spacer. If you have the separate spacer, throw it away / Obsolete

ALL 1964/78 FT engines.
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C4TZ-6306-A .. Crankshaft Sprocket / Obsolete

1964/78 330 2V H/D, 361 & 391 // Not used with 330 2V M/D
 
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