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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:23 AM
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engine identification.

can anyone tell me if there is a way to determine what engine a truck has by the vin #?Im looking for a truck with a 351w in it on a salvage site and they dont list engine size.thanks guys.
 
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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:49 AM
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Try this site..... http://www.analogx.com/contents/vinview.htm
or this one... http://www.vehicleidentificationnumb...ecoding_2.html
Hope this helps.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 04:04 AM
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thanks.I couldnt find no engine info on these sights but i finally determined that the 8th letter of the vin denotes the motor.m-diesel,h-5.8,y-4.9,g-7.5 .thanks again, Kevin.
 
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Old May 11, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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Sure thing Kevin....not much else to do at 3:00am....lol
Glad I could help.
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