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Hi everyone new here... I just bought a 1966 F600 and need a little help with the Decoding. Any help is much appreciated. Info on plate is as follows.
F60DE861868
Trans- 0
Axel- G2
B81 = Body, uphostery, cab type. I don't have that info
O = New Process model 541 five speed direct transmission
G2 = Eaton model 16802 Two Speed Rear Axle 5.57/7.75 ratios, 17,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity
No front axle code. '64 to '69 only optional axles were listed. Thus you probably have a Ford 5,000lb capacity axle without power steering
17000? = 17,000lbs GVWR if that's what it says.
164 3800 = 164 Certified Net HP @3800 RPM
153529
15 = Newark District Code
3529 = Special Order Number
Let me know if something doesn't look right.
A little odd, a nice 5 speed/two speed axle combo, but low GVWR. And a special order to boot.
C = 330 2V MD gas FT V8, this is the one with the cast 352/360 crank & smaller distributor drive.
E = Mahwah Assembly Plant
834094 = 1966 Numerical Series
156 = 156 inch wheelbase
W = Medium Blue
F600 = F600 17,000lbs GVWR
481: 4 = Medium Beige Crush Vinyl & Medium Beige Wicker Pattern Vinyl // 81 = 81A Standard Cab.*
A = New Process model 435 four speed transmission
F8 = Eaton model 13802 Two Speed Rear Axle // 6.33/8.81 // 15,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.*
No front axle codes. '64 to '69 only optional axle codes appeared. The standard Ford axle is probably 5.000lbs capacity without power steering
17000 = 17.000lbs GVWR
164 3800 = 164 Certified Net HP @ 3800 RPM
22 = Charlotte District Code
* This info is courtesy of Numberdummy from a prior 1966 decode. Thanks Bill!!
Beware widowmaker wheels on your truck. Several threads here, and several linked in the tech section at the top of the forum in the Tech folder--post 12 I think.
Two speed axle: If you are unfamiliar, again there is a link to Eaton videos in the tech folder up top here.
C = 330 2V MD gas FT V8, this is the one with the cast 352/360 crank & smaller distributor drive.
E = Mahwah Assembly Plant
834094 = 1966 Numerical Series
156 = 156 inch wheelbase
W = Medium Blue
F600 = F600 17,000lbs GVWR
481: 4 = Medium Beige Crush Vinyl & Medium Beige Wicker Pattern Vinyl // 81 = 81A Standard Cab.*
A = New Process model 435 four speed transmission
F8 = Eaton model 13802 Two Speed Rear Axle // 6.33/8.81 // 15,000 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.*
No front axle codes. '64 to '69 only optional axle codes appeared. The standard Ford axle is probably 5.000lbs capacity without power steering
17000 = 17.000lbs GVWR
164 3800 = 164 Certified Net HP @ 3800 RPM
22 = Charlotte District Code
* This info is courtesy of Numberdummy from a prior 1966 decode. Thanks Bill!!
Beware widowmaker wheels on your truck. Several threads here, and several linked in the tech section at the top of the forum in the Tech folder--post 12 I think.
Two speed axle: If you are unfamiliar, again there is a link to Eaton videos in the tech folder up top here.
Good luck with your truck!
thank you very much for the info! I’m fixing to check out the info on the wheels now. I’ve heard about the dangers they can present.
