1979 E350 cutaway
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E37 = E350 with cutaway cab
A = 460 4V
H = Lorain Assembly Plant
DH0450 = 1979 numerical series
158 = 158 inch wheelbase
M = White
E375 = E350 cutaway cab 11,000 lbs GVWR
AB = cutaway cab, standard
G = Ford 3 speed automatic (C6)
36 = Dana (Spicer) model 70 rear axle, 7,400 lbs capacity, 3.73 ratio
No front axle code. No explanation in MPC copy. It should have a code.
11000 = 11,000 lbs GVWR
1979 = model year
71 = Los Angeles District code--
No special order, so why no front axle code is unknown.
VIN doesn't tell you much. There should be a sticker with more info on the driver door or door jamb. EDIT FINISHED DECODE
E37 = E350 with cutaway cab
A = 460 4V
H = Lorain Assembly Plant
DH0450 = 1979 numerical series
158 = 158 inch wheelbase
M = White
E375 = E350 cutaway cab 11,000 lbs GVWR
AB = cutaway cab, standard
G = Ford 3 speed automatic (C6)
36 = Dana (Spicer) model 70 rear axle, 7,400 lbs capacity, 3.73 ratio
No front axle code. No explanation in MPC copy. It should have a code.
11000 = 11,000 lbs GVWR
1979 = model year
71 = Los Angeles District code--
No special order, so why no front axle code is unknown.
VIN doesn't tell you much. There should be a sticker with more info on the driver door or door jamb. EDIT FINISHED DECODE
Last edited by 85e150; Nov 9, 2021 at 08:28 PM. Reason: finish decode
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1979 E350 460 V8
Any suggestions on the oil to use. I’ve heard 10w 30 for Diesel engines but mine is not diesel. Also can I just replace the o ring on the oil filter adapter? I’m leaking oil from where the filter connects to the adapter
Any suggestions on the oil to use. I’ve heard 10w 30 for Diesel engines but mine is not diesel. Also can I just replace the o ring on the oil filter adapter? I’m leaking oil from where the filter connects to the adapter
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10w-40 or 15w-40 made for older engines should work. I'd go with the 10 or 15 40 or even 50 as 460s in vans run HOT.
When you change filters it should give you a new o-ring on the filter. Make sure there;s not an old one or part of an old one stuck to the adapter.
If the adapter itself is leaking, you'll have to take that apart to replace whatever's a problem there.
When you change filters it should give you a new o-ring on the filter. Make sure there;s not an old one or part of an old one stuck to the adapter.
If the adapter itself is leaking, you'll have to take that apart to replace whatever's a problem there.
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10w-40 or 15w-40 made for older engines should work. I'd go with the 10 or 15 40 or even 50 as 460s in vans run HOT.
When you change filters it should give you a new o-ring on the filter. Make sure there;s not an old one or part of an old one stuck to the adapter.
If the adapter itself is leaking, you'll have to take that apart to replace whatever's a problem there.
When you change filters it should give you a new o-ring on the filter. Make sure there;s not an old one or part of an old one stuck to the adapter.
If the adapter itself is leaking, you'll have to take that apart to replace whatever's a problem there.
One more question, the belt around the alternator busted and when putting on a new belt I noticed the alternator is tilted in a little. Can I just bend the adjuster arm or maybe place a couple washers on one side of the bolt to make it a little more straight with the ( I think camshaft pulley). Sorry for the crude drawing. And it’s not as bad as the drawing looks
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