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I have a 1970 F750 dump truck. It was road ready till I blew piston out side of motor several years ago. I have given to one of my neighbors who wants to replace engine. We are trying to determine engine size. VIN is N75EVJ43722. Plate on door shows:
220 J N754 118 Q GH4
25500 182 3800 22
I have ready many of the VIN decoding on this site but can't quite figure mine out. Any help greatly appreciated,
John
220 J N754 118 Q GH4
25500 182 3800 22
I have ready many of the VIN decoding on this site but can't quite figure mine out. Any help greatly appreciated,
John
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N75 = LN750 (not an F750)
E = 361 2V FT V8 gas engine
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
J43722 = 1970 series number
220 = 220" wheelbase
J = Red
N754 = LN 750, 23,,500lbs GVWR (conflicts with GVWR on plate)
118 = Standard cab without butterfly hood, and a seat or upholstry code I do not have.
Q = Dana (Spicer) model 5652 5 speed direct transmission
GH4 = GH I don't have these codes but will look for it tomorrow. Do you have a two speed rear axle?
Courtesy of Numberdummy from a prior post: GH = Eaton model 17221 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.50/8.87 / 18,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
4 Ford 7,000lb capacity front axle without power steering.
25500 = 25,500lbs GVWR
182 3800 = 182 certified net HP @ 3800 RPM
22 = Charlotte district code.
Let me know if anything is mismatched.
As to your engine, FT remans are available. The very common FE as found in cars up to '70 and pickups up to '76 is not a bolt in replacement. It can be made to work, but you neighbor will be in for some rework and will be able to blow it up right away if he runs it hard.
E = 361 2V FT V8 gas engine
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
J43722 = 1970 series number
220 = 220" wheelbase
J = Red
N754 = LN 750, 23,,500lbs GVWR (conflicts with GVWR on plate)
118 = Standard cab without butterfly hood, and a seat or upholstry code I do not have.
Q = Dana (Spicer) model 5652 5 speed direct transmission
GH4 = GH
Courtesy of Numberdummy from a prior post: GH = Eaton model 17221 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.50/8.87 / 18,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
4 Ford 7,000lb capacity front axle without power steering.
25500 = 25,500lbs GVWR
182 3800 = 182 certified net HP @ 3800 RPM
22 = Charlotte district code.
Let me know if anything is mismatched.
As to your engine, FT remans are available. The very common FE as found in cars up to '70 and pickups up to '76 is not a bolt in replacement. It can be made to work, but you neighbor will be in for some rework and will be able to blow it up right away if he runs it hard.
Last edited by 85e150; Dec 28, 2020 at 05:55 PM. Reason: Update axle code
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RichS2659, Thank You.
Yes it does have a 2 speed rear axle. It also has air brakes which I recall the previous owner telling me had added. It has a steel flat bed that is approx. 13 ft length. Also yes, no power steering, probably the worst thing about the truck (it will kill you) :-(
Could you explain what you meant by (not an F750)?
Can you elaborate a bit on the meaning of the engine specs 361 2V FT V8 gas engine like what does the 2V and FT mean?
I guess it would be a big picture question: Other than purchasing a remanufactured engine, and because of what you said about using one from cars or pickups, can you give me your feelings on the best path with regard to the engine?
Thanks again
Yes it does have a 2 speed rear axle. It also has air brakes which I recall the previous owner telling me had added. It has a steel flat bed that is approx. 13 ft length. Also yes, no power steering, probably the worst thing about the truck (it will kill you) :-(
Could you explain what you meant by (not an F750)?
Can you elaborate a bit on the meaning of the engine specs 361 2V FT V8 gas engine like what does the 2V and FT mean?
I guess it would be a big picture question: Other than purchasing a remanufactured engine, and because of what you said about using one from cars or pickups, can you give me your feelings on the best path with regard to the engine?
Thanks again
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Your truck decodes to an LN 750. F series trucks have different cabs and other different equipment.
Courtesy of Numberdummy:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7d9b6f01c6.jpg
361 2Venturi or 2 bbl carb.
FT is the engine series. It was based on the car engine intro'd in '58. 352/390 being the most common. The FT was intro'd in '64. The link in post 4 has all the FT info, and there's a picture of an FT block here as well:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...361-motor.html
Even though an FT361 and an FE360 look similar, share the same dimensions, bore and stroke, they do not interchange easily due to the differences pointed out in that thread.
Thus, the best path is a used or reman'd FT engine.
https://www.mylittlesalesman.com/for...c235f19m390889
Courtesy of Numberdummy:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...7d9b6f01c6.jpg
361 2Venturi or 2 bbl carb.
FT is the engine series. It was based on the car engine intro'd in '58. 352/390 being the most common. The FT was intro'd in '64. The link in post 4 has all the FT info, and there's a picture of an FT block here as well:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...361-motor.html
Even though an FT361 and an FE360 look similar, share the same dimensions, bore and stroke, they do not interchange easily due to the differences pointed out in that thread.
Thus, the best path is a used or reman'd FT engine.
https://www.mylittlesalesman.com/for...c235f19m390889
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85e150, Thank You for that very in depth info..
Oh for my younger days. I had many 390's and I did my share of hot rodding but never had any exposure to 361's.
I will inquire about the price of a reman using the link you provided. Thank you for that.
John
Oh for my younger days. I had many 390's and I did my share of hot rodding but never had any exposure to 361's.
I will inquire about the price of a reman using the link you provided. Thank you for that.
John
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