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Old Oct 22, 2023 | 08:40 PM
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1978 F600 decode



Can anyone decode this truck Looks like it has a 330 engine
 
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Old Oct 23, 2023 | 01:47 PM
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I'm giving you your own thread for this truck for clarity and to make it easier to come back with other questions or updates.

F60 = F600 gas, 4x2

D = 330 2V HD (XD)

V = Kentucky Truck Plant

BA1753 = 1978 numerical series, November 1977 production

158 = 158 inch wheelbase

R = Light Jade

F604 = F600 gas, 4x2, 16,000 lbs GVWR

AA8
A = I don't have the info on this one, but A is almost alway black vinyl
A = Ford control character
8 = Regular standard cab

A = New Process model 435 four speed transmission

64J
64 = Rockwell (Timken) model F-106 single speed rear axle, 15,000 lbs capacity, 6.80 ratio
J = Ford front axle, 4,700 lbs capacity

16000 = 16,000 lbs GVWR

22 = Charlotte District Sales Office
No special order, bought off the lot from dealer inventory.

As always, beware widowmaker wheels although by '78 hopefully they were no longer putting them out there.





 
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Bill/ND said:

Originally Posted by NumberDummy

1973/79 F600/880 use the same steering gearbox.
So, there ought to be a few decent HF54s still extant, should I need to replace rather than repair this one.
 
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