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Old Jan 1, 2022 | 02:50 PM
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F700 VIN decode


can you decode this vin for me.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2022 | 05:01 PM
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F70 = F700

D = 330 2V HD FT gas V8

U = Louisville Assembly Plant

F54835 = 1969 numerical series

156 = 156 inch wheelbase

No color code

F703 = F700 gas, 24,000 lbs GVWR

4C81 = I do not have interior trim info, otherwise this indicates Standard Cab

M = Clark model 285V 5 speed direct transmission

E3D
E3 = Eaton model 16244 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.50/9.04 / 17,500 lbs. Rear Axle Capacity.
D = Ford-Rockwell/Timken 7,000 lbs. Capacity Front Axle.

24000 = 24,000 lbs GVWR

164 3800 = 164 certified net HP @ 3800 RPM

173571
17 = Washington DC District Code
3571 = Special Order Number. No paint code, so paint may have been all or part of the special order.

Let me know if something doesn't line up and good luck with it!








 
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Old Jan 2, 2022 | 03:12 PM
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Do you know where I can find the brake hose that runs from the frame to the brakes on the front of the truck?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2022 | 07:36 PM
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You may have to have them made by a brake or hydraulic shop. This is not uncommon.

The closest I found is post 2:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19425578

Which led me to this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/39170251675...sAAOSw3KFWda2s

In that post are the names and numbers for brake and other parts.

Posts 632 to 642 give source info, note one fellow found it cheaper to have the hose made:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ecodes-43.html

Post 3, another part number. You will need to measure the hoses you have regardless of getting NOS or having them made:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11939611

NAPA has brake hoses, but I couldn't find one for your truck. If you know the size, they might be able to find ones that work. Note if you go on line, you must change the vehicle to "Medium/Heavy", not cars.

O'Reilly lists medium/HD parts and hoses, but I can't figure out how to search on their web site for anything over an F or P350.

At both of those places and most other parts outfits, you will have to gently bring along whoever you talk to and explain there are trucks larger than F350. Sometimes an older employee is the key.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2022 | 09:16 PM
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My truck didn't have the front brake hoses on it when i got it do you have a picture of how they are run. I got brake hose off of obsolete ford parts but I think I am still missing a part.
 
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Not a very good illustration, but you will see there is a bracket that holds the hose where it attaches to the hard line. The hose then needs to be routed so it will have enough slack to move when the wheels are turned but otherwise stay clear of moving parts.

https://www.fordification.com/tech/i...akes05_MPC.gif

This is a disc brake truck but you can see how the hoses are routed so they have enough slack but otherwise stay out of the way. You'll have to scroll through a bit:

https://www.purplewave.com/auction/2...ruck-Minnesota
 
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Old Aug 2, 2022 | 01:34 PM
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this is what the truck has now and here is the brake line hose I got for it


 

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Looks like the metal line on the frame might need to be inspected to make sure it's sound.

Both of those, the frame line and the line at the drum, put to the rear of the wheel so the loop of rubber hose would be back there. Looks like the brackets to hold the junctions are still there too.

Not sure if you have the right fittings and grommets etc.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2022 | 07:03 PM
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I think I need the fitting that goes from the hose to the metal brake line.
I don't have any grommets either
 
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