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Nov 16, 2003 | 12:32 PM

tallibasher

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engine question

I've got a 1990 F-150 XLT Lariat, and I need to know whether I have the 5 or the 5.9 litre engine. This is important, apparently, with regards to new battery selection. Can I get this from the VIN, and if so, where in the VIN will I find it? Thanks

Nov 16, 2003 | 01:28 PM

paulfix

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Usually it is on the emissions or vacuum diagram sticker under the hood

Nov 16, 2003 | 01:45 PM

rebel_ford4x4

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its either 5.0 or 5.8, not 5.9, if your truck is fuel injected, check the top of the intake manifold. mine says "5.8 Ford" on it.

Nov 16, 2003 | 05:56 PM

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I'm not for sure on 1990's but on 1994 it is the 8th position from the left. N = 5.0 302, H = 5.8 351, R = 5.8HP 351, C = 5.9 359 ( Inline 6 diesel).

Nov 16, 2003 | 06:14 PM

EPNCSU2006

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C = 5.9 359

What motor is that? You sure it's not for the 7.3/444 Navistar diesel?

Nov 16, 2003 | 06:26 PM

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I'm not sure what it was available in. I got it from a Ford factory authorized service manual that I have. It's listed as a 5.9 liter 359 cubic inch , Inline 6 cylinder cummins diesel.