Help with identification
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Help with identification
I have a 1983 Ford F150 that I need to re-power.
On the door post is the following information:
Date 06/83 GVWR 5250lb/2381KG
Front GAWR: 2500lb | Rear GAWR 2890lb
1133KG | 1340KG
P215/75R 15SL Tires |P215/75R 15SL Tires
15x5.5 Rims |15x5.5 Rims
AT 35 PSI Cold |AT35 PSI Cold
1FTDF15F1DNA55598 |-------------
|F0069
|T0422
Type Truck
4A 4W 24
Exterior PT Colors DSO
WB | Type | Body | Trans |Axle
117 F151 CK4 T 19
on the transmission there is:
Automatic Overdrive
Metric Ford
56 is cast into the bell housing
There is a rod through the block. I would like to repower with an efi engine to be able to tow equipment trailers loaded with cars.
What size engine would be recommended for this truck. I have a 5.0 efi from a '89 Lincoln.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
On the door post is the following information:
Date 06/83 GVWR 5250lb/2381KG
Front GAWR: 2500lb | Rear GAWR 2890lb
1133KG | 1340KG
P215/75R 15SL Tires |P215/75R 15SL Tires
15x5.5 Rims |15x5.5 Rims
AT 35 PSI Cold |AT35 PSI Cold
1FTDF15F1DNA55598 |-------------
|F0069
|T0422
Type Truck
4A 4W 24
Exterior PT Colors DSO
WB | Type | Body | Trans |Axle
117 F151 CK4 T 19
on the transmission there is:
Automatic Overdrive
Metric Ford
56 is cast into the bell housing
There is a rod through the block. I would like to repower with an efi engine to be able to tow equipment trailers loaded with cars.
What size engine would be recommended for this truck. I have a 5.0 efi from a '89 Lincoln.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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From: Easton,Ks
1FTDF15F1DNA55598
1FT = FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA TRUCK (COMPLETE VEHICLE)
D = 5,001 - 6,000 POUNDS
F15 = X15 F-SERIES F150 4X2
F = 5.0 302-2V GAS
1 = CHECK DIGIT
D = 1983
N = NORFOLK ASSEMBLY PLANT
A55598 = SEQUENCE NUMBER
WB | Type | Body | Trans |Axle
117 F151 CK4 T 19
WB = 117" WHEEL BASE
TYPE = 4X2 5250 GVWR
BODY = B/CLOTH AND VINYL TEAL STYLESIDE PICK-UP
TRANS = AUTOMATIC - AOD
AXEL = FORD 3750# 3.55:1
A 5.0 would work as that is what it had before but for you application I would go with a 351W as it is the biggest engine that would bolt up to your AOD.
1FT = FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA TRUCK (COMPLETE VEHICLE)
D = 5,001 - 6,000 POUNDS
F15 = X15 F-SERIES F150 4X2
F = 5.0 302-2V GAS
1 = CHECK DIGIT
D = 1983
N = NORFOLK ASSEMBLY PLANT
A55598 = SEQUENCE NUMBER
WB | Type | Body | Trans |Axle
117 F151 CK4 T 19
WB = 117" WHEEL BASE
TYPE = 4X2 5250 GVWR
BODY = B/CLOTH AND VINYL TEAL STYLESIDE PICK-UP
TRANS = AUTOMATIC - AOD
AXEL = FORD 3750# 3.55:1
A 5.0 would work as that is what it had before but for you application I would go with a 351W as it is the biggest engine that would bolt up to your AOD.
Last edited by subford; Oct 24, 2005 at 12:42 PM.
More Turbo
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Posts: 508
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From: Easthampton, Ma.
You want to tow equipent trailers loaded with cars!
Don't even attempt it with a F150
It's not built for heavy hauling
You need a HD 250, F350 or Superduty with a 460 or Diesel
351's are great motors until you try to tow a HEAVY LOAD
Steve G.
Don't even attempt it with a F150
It's not built for heavy hauling
You need a HD 250, F350 or Superduty with a 460 or Diesel
351's are great motors until you try to tow a HEAVY LOAD
Steve G.
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Posts: 353
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From: Mid-Missouri
I would second 8 Lugs comment. F-150 is a light duty truck. The stock leaf springs aren't that great to begin with. That AOD probably wouldn't be that great either when trying to tow. Those overdrive transmissions weren't designed to tow all the time, especially heavy loads.
I've had the displeasure of driving an (81 or 82) F-350 w/ a carbed 351M (Stroker). It was a Dually w/ a Utility box and a 4 SPD (probably NP-435). This truck was used to haul a heavy loads all of the time. It was a dog when it came to getting up and going.
I've had the displeasure of driving an (81 or 82) F-350 w/ a carbed 351M (Stroker). It was a Dually w/ a Utility box and a 4 SPD (probably NP-435). This truck was used to haul a heavy loads all of the time. It was a dog when it came to getting up and going.
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