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May 31, 2002 | 09:46 AM

KINGBIRDDOG

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From: FRANKLIN WILLIAMSON

ENGINE I.D. FOR 53 VIN #

CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME AN ENGINE ID FOR THIS TRUCK 1953 VIN#18CLS-227 ALSO WERE CAN I GET PISTONS ,RINGS,BEARINGS,AND GASKETS

May 31, 2002 | 10:06 AM

ranger pat

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I may be wrong here, but that does not look like a normal truck VIN.
What model do you have? F-100 would be something like: F10D3P15087 where the 4 digit is engine size. D = 215 cubic inch OVH-6, M = 254 cubic inch L-Head 6 cylinder, R = 238 cubic inch L-Head 8 cylinder.

May 31, 2002 | 10:12 AM

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That's not a factory VIN. 239 flathead V8 or 215 ohv 6?

Parts suppliers for your needs include your local NAPA store, Mac's in New York, Patrick's in Arizona, Red's Headers in California, and Sacramento Vintage Ford in CA among many others.

May 31, 2002 | 05:40 PM

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IT LOOKS LIKE AN OVERHEAD VALVE SIX /WITH DISTRIBUTER IN THE CENTER,AND THE CANISTER OIL FILTER SLIGHTLY BEHIND THE DIST.I GOT THAT # OFF THE GLOVE DOOR IT ALSO SAID 91 HP

May 31, 2002 | 08:43 PM

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I'm confused, which is normal, but I need some more info. Please understand I'm not trying to be a wise-elbow.

This is a Ford? And is it a standard pickup, Courier, Ranchero, etc.?

The engine DOES have a valve cover, doesn't it? Your description of distributor in the middle with the oil canister behind, sounds like the 226 flathead with plugs and wires visible on top of the head.

Is the oil canister mounted vertical on the driver's side with a removable top for loose cartridge filters or is it mounted horizontally on the passenger side?

Also the 226 was rated at 90 and 95 HP. The overhead valve engines started at 101 HP.

The VIN you quoted doesn't match earlier Fords OR later ones. Check the top of the frame rails for a duplicate VIN. Should be something like F10D3K123456

Keep trying and we'll get there eventually. - tim

May 31, 2002 | 09:19 PM

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The Horsepower rating of 91, does it say certified (or cert.) net horsepower? That would account for a lower horsepower rating since the net hp rating is always lower than the brake horse power. Also, are there any other numbers on that tag, like trans, axle, or anything like that?

Gary
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