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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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Vin # DECODE

I would apprecate it if someone could decode this VIN # F25HKZ04551
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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post the axle , trans and other codes.


Model Year: 77
Series: F250 - 4x2 Pickup
Engine: 8 Cyl, 351ci (5.8L) 2bbl
Assembly Plant: Kansas City
Transmission: No code selected
Front Axle: No code selected
Rear Axle: No code selected
 
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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What excatly are you trying to find out?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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When I had a smog test they said this was not a CA truck so I was wondering, And would like to get the right color to repaint the bed.Other then that just like all info I could get on this truck.
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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Get me the info off of the white sticker on the valve cover.

This identifies the engine.

The DSO code states where it was sent to.

I doubt Calif as San Jose usually builds them .
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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Get me the info off of the white sticker on the valve cover.

This identifies the engine.

The DSO code states where it was sent to.

I doubt Calif as San Jose usually builds them .
Engin family 351M/400
engin dis 351 CID
SPARK PLUG ASF-42 Gap .042-046
Ign tim 6 deg BTDC
TIMING RPM 650
Choke SETTING 2 RICH
FAST IDEL HIGH CAM ---
KICK DOWN 1250
CURB IDEL NON A/C 650
TSP OFF
RPM NON A/C 500 NON-CATALYST D7TE-9C485-DEA 7-423

mesureing between the heads is from what I can tell is right at 12" the thernastate in the block and the valve cover bolts are stagerd.Read some where diffrents between M AND C This motor was installed by FORD 3YRS ago.
Hope this is the info you need THANKS DON
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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I meant this one



but from the looks of it, It is NOT a california engine.

What is the DSO code on the door plate?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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The only other plate is on the door itself.It is about 1" wide and maybe 3" long

WB COLOR TYPE/GVW BODY AXEL
133 M 252 DU4 38J

I apprecate your help on this Don
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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The next (bottom) line down on the Rating plate has the DSO in it.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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on the left side bottom line its a gross wieght on the right side there is a DSO,But no nubers beside it. The number closes to it is 1977-76.Stright above "DSO" is a number 38 with a letter J.Hope that is what we are looking for
It looks like rivets or screws were take off the tag but it is not bent or messed up. Don't know whats going on with that.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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DSO code 76 is Denver.

This isn't a California truck.

It was my understanding that ONLY California based trucks (those originally built for CA) had to have the proper equipment .

Why would a 49 state truck have to convert ?
 
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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Dennis one more short question and I wont bother you anymore. (today)LOL
Can you till me the color.It is white but was there more then one white?
Thanks again Don
 
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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M is Wimbledon White.

The same white that is used in every Two-Tone colour scheme.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 07:45 AM
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38 J is your axle code. J probably stands for power steering being the truck is 2wd. Find an axle code list and you will know your axle ratio.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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So Don, Do you want all that other stuff decoded ?

I could have done it all if you wanted
 
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