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Old Mar 21, 2022 | 01:53 AM
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Arrow 1973 Ford Courier VIN Decoding

I have a a 1973 Ford Courier, the guy I bought it from said it was a diesel, either way I have not been able to find any info on how to Decode it! VIN SGT AND 45395
 
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Old Mar 21, 2022 | 10:46 AM
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S = Toyo Kogo
G = Hiroshima Assembly Plant
TA = 2 door
N = Engine Codde
D = Month of Build
45395 = Numerical Sequence of Assembly

I could not find where any diesels were offered in th USA. Try googling Toyo Kogo Engine codes with the engine data on the Vin Plate
 
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Old Mar 21, 2022 | 03:32 PM
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I’m a little confused. Is there an engine in the truck? If so, does it have spark plugs? RockAuto does not list a diesel available for that year.
 
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After a little surfing, I believe you have a VB 1800 gas engine which was standard in a 1973 Courier. That is what your engine code says.
 
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