I just recently purchased an old F-600, I can tell it is between a 73 & 79 model but I'm not exactly sure yet. I am in search of parts for it and I was planning to start with the front center section seeing as to how there isn't one in the back of the front axle. I am unsure of what type of axles came in these trucks therefore making it difficult to track down parts. If anyone has any info that you can give me on this type of truck as far as finding parts for them I am open for suggestions. Please help me. Thanx. Brandon

 

Check to see if there are any big truck salvage yards in your area. They are good sources for parts. The regular salvage yards seldom have anything for HD vehicles.

 

It will be either a Rockwell or Eaton.


Does it have a 2-speed axle ?

If Yes, it will be an Eaton.

What is the GVWR of the truck ?

What is the axle code on the Data Plate ?

 

It is a single speed axle, 22,500lbs. and the code is 54J.

 

Going by the code 54:

The rear axle is a Rockwell H-170 17,500 lb with 6.83's in it.

J stands for power steering

 

There seems to be a discrepancy.

What is the model code stamped into the data plate ?

F650
F600
F661 ?

 

It has 660 stamped in it from what I can tell it may be 650 but it has an F-600 badge on the fender.

 

what kind of axle do you think is in the front, this is the one that i need a center section for.

 

Can you take a pic of the data plate for me so I can see everything else on it ?

Whether it is 650 or 660 they are both 4x4 designations.

The problem is the GVWR at 22,000 that doesn't jive with being a 4x4 according to the book.

GVWR's for the 4x4 are
17,200
21,700
24,000

 

ok but it will be tomorrow before i can get the pic to you. i will e-mail it to you and wait for your reply. thanks for your help, talk at ya tomorrow.

 

Hey Mil1ion, I took a pic but it didn't turn out so well however i did write everything down that was listed on the tag here it is.
F66DVR20730 WB-158 Color-T Model-F660 Body-4B6 Trans-H Axle-54J
GVWR-21700 Then in the lower right corner it had this number 570727

This is exactly what the tag said. Hope this helps you help me. Thanx

 

In the case when the truck is a 4x4,it is well known that the front differential is either the same or one number off the rear ratio.

ie:

4.11:1 Rear diff = 4.11 or 4.10 :1 Front diff

4.10 rear = 4.10 Rear or 4.09:1 Front



Your codes

T = Exterior color = Candy apple Red

4B6 = Trim

4= Black Trim
B = Seat Heavy Duty Black Bench Seat
6 = Chassis Cab


Trans H - Allison MT650

DSO 570727 = My 7th Birthday

No it means DSO=57 = Houston Texas = Speclal truck order #727 for that region

 

where are you getting this info and if it is a web site can i go to it?

 

I have my own library

Some people on FTE think I live for decoding

All this data can be gotten by purchasing the original Ford Truck shop Manual.

You might get one here.

http://www.motorhaven.com/home.php?cat=55

item D175

if Not ,try here

www.helminc.com

or www.books4cars.com


Glad I could help you

 

Can you tell what year model the truck is and what engine it has in it. Or maybe what engines it could possibly be if your not for sure.