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Old Sep 16, 2022 | 09:42 PM
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Vin decode please

Would a knowledgeable person mind deciding this door tag? Parts truck for my project. I believe it’s a 1979 F7000. Thanks ahead of time

 
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K70 = F700 diesel (MPC doesn't use the F7000 designation, even though the shop manual and badging refer to F7000)

B = Caterpillar model V190 - 3208 636 CID V8 diesel engine 175 HP @ 2800 RPM

V = Kentucky Truck Plant

BE5089 = 1978 numerical series, January 1978 production

158 = 158 inch wheelbase

J = Rangoon Red

K706 = F700 Diesel, 25,500 lbs GVWR

4A8 = 4A = Black H/D Vinyl with full width seat / 81 = 81A Standard Cab.

B6
B = Fan clutchless sound pkg. or engine less Calif emission (this is usually the auxiliary transmission code but is also used for odd ball items like this)
6 = Clark model 390V five speed direct transmission

EHM
EH = Eaton model 17221 two speed rear axle, 18,500 lbs capacity, 5.57 / 7.60 ratios
M = Ford 7,000 lb capacity front axle with power steering (also used for a 12,000 lb axle without power steering but I'd bet you have PS)

25500 = 25,500 lbs GVWR

57 = Houston District Sales Office. No special order, bought off the lot.











 
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Old Sep 17, 2022 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 85e150
K70 = F700 diesel (MPC doesn't use the F7000 designation, even though the shop manual and badging refer to F7000)

B = Caterpillar model V190 - 3208 636 CID V8 diesel engine 175 HP @ 2800 RPM

V = Kentucky Truck Plant

BE5089 = 1978 numerical series, January 1978 production

158 = 158 inch wheelbase

J = Rangoon Red

K706 = F700 Diesel, 25,500 lbs GVWR

4A8 = 4A = Black H/D Vinyl with full width seat / 81 = 81A Standard Cab.

B6
B = Fan clutchless sound pkg. or engine less Calif emission (this is usually the auxiliary transmission code but is also used for odd ball items like this)
6 = Clark model 390V five speed direct transmission

EHM
EH = Eaton model 17221 two speed rear axle, 18,500 lbs capacity, 5.57 / 7.60 ratios
M = Ford 7,000 lb capacity front axle with power steering (also used for a 12,000 lb axle without power steering but I'd bet you have PS)

25500 = 25,500 lbs GVWR

57 = Houston District Sales Office. No special order, bought off the lot.
Thank you so much. The rear axle has the International Harvester logo cast into the back of the pumpkin. Might have been changed out at some point.
 
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