V10 Born on date
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I just bought a '99 F250 SD V10 4x4 45000 mi. reg cab 8' box. The previous owner had some gripes with the original engine. He worked for a Ford dealer and was able to get a factory new V10 installed. Is there a way to determine the year of the engine? I don't have the owners manual yet and need to know some maintenance info. Also, what axle codes apply to this year? Thanks, Skydan
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Left bank (driver side) of the engine valve cover may have a date on it...mine does.
The diff type should be on a tag on the diff or on the door jamb behind the driver. Something like 3L73 means 3.73 with LS.
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The diff type should be on a tag on the diff or on the door jamb behind the driver. Something like 3L73 means 3.73 with LS.
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>Also, what axle codes apply to this year?
Skydan, what do you mean axle codes? You need axle ratios follow rob's advice and look on your front diff. (a little easier to see than the rear). Yes, the 'L' after the 3 or 4 means Limited Slip. And of course you had the choice of 3.73's or 4.30's. If you pull 2000RPM in OD going 68 mph or so, then you got 3.73's.
You have a Dana 50 up front and the Sterling 10.5" rear axle.
Follow rob about the engine year.
Skydan, what do you mean axle codes? You need axle ratios follow rob's advice and look on your front diff. (a little easier to see than the rear). Yes, the 'L' after the 3 or 4 means Limited Slip. And of course you had the choice of 3.73's or 4.30's. If you pull 2000RPM in OD going 68 mph or so, then you got 3.73's.
You have a Dana 50 up front and the Sterling 10.5" rear axle.
Follow rob about the engine year.
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I checked the door jamb and under "axle" it has the number 31. Code? My '87 has an 18. As for the year of the V10, the left valve cover has a nickle size white sticker with "001". 2001 I assume. Is there a thread going on oil weights/maintenance tips for '01 V10's? Rob, Monsta, thanks for the help. Skydan (newbie)
