everyone has been so helpful i will ask another....i have an 82 2wd 250...351 and a 4 spd w/ granny gear...how do i find out what type of trans i have and the ratios and gearing and all that...i also wondered what type of 351 it is...i read that ford called it a 351c buts really a 351M...its all confusing and i wanna know what im working with before i start making improvements...is there a site that would help me decode the vin #?

thanks again for all the help so far....much appriciated.

 

All straight out of the Ford Red Book


SERIAL NUMBERS
DESCRIPTION
1FTHF15FXCLA00001
IFT-Ford Motor Co. Truck Complete, 1FD-Ford Motor
Co. Truck incomplete, 1FC- Ford Motor Co. Truck Stripped
Chassis,
H-Hydraulic Brakes Class: A-Class A not greater than 3,000 lbs.,
B-class B 3,000-4,000 lbs., C-class C-4,001-5,000 lbs.,D-
class D 5,001-6,000 lbs., E-class E 6,001-7,000 lbs., F-class
F-7,001-8,000 lbs., G-class G 8,001-9,000 lbs.,
H-class G 8,501-9,000 lbs., J-class H 9,001-10,000 lbs.,
K-class 3 10,001-14,000 lbs.
F15-Model Series: F10-F100, F14-F150 4x4,F15-F150, F25-F250,
F26-F250 4x4, F27-F250 Chassis-cab, F28-F250 Chassis-cab 4x4,
F35-F350, F36-F350 4x4, F37-F350 Chassis-cab, F38-F350
Chassis-cab 4x4, U15-Bronco, X14-F150 SuperCab 4x4, X15-
F150 SuperCab, X25-F250 SuperCab, X26-F250 SuperCab 4x4
X35-F350 SuperCab
F-Engine code-4.2L V-8, E-4.9L I-6, F-5.0L V-8, G-5.8L V-8
Z-6.6L V-8, O-DSO, 9-4.9L I-6 LPG Conversion
X-Check digit, which varies
C-Model year, C-1982
L-Assembly Plant, see appendix
A00001-Numerical sequence of assembly


CERTIFICATION LABEL DSO CODE - See appendix

LOCATION
Serial number located on driver's side of dash, visible through the window and on Certification Label which is attached on
rear face of driver's door.

BODY CODES-The first two digits indicate trim color
and seat/material type code(see below) and the third digit
indicates back of cab Body Type:

3 Flairside Pickup
4 Styleside Pickup
8 Chassis-cab
M SuperCab Pickup
P SuperCab Chassis-cab


MODEL & GVW CODES
F-100 4,650
F-101 4,650
F-102 4,900
F-103 5,050
F-140 4x4 5,500
F-141 4x4 5,700
F-142 4x4 6,050
F-143 4x4 6,250
F-150 5,250
F-151 5,450
F-152 4x4 5,800
F-153 4x4 6,100
F-250 6,300
F-251 6,900
F-252 7,800
F-257 8,700
F-260 4x4 6,800
F-261 4x4 7,400
F-263 4x4 8,700
F-278 7,900
F-279 9,200
F-350 8,900
F-351 9,100
F-352 10,000
F-361 4x4 9,100
X-140 4x4 6,450
X-150 5,450
X-151 5,650
X-152 6,050
X-153 6,250
X-250 6,500
X-251 6,700
X-252 7,100
X-253 7,300
X-254 7,700
X-255 8,000
X-259 8,900
X-260 4x4 7,100
X-261 4x4 8,200
U-150 5,400(Bronco)
U-151 5,500(Bronco)
U-153 6,050(Bronco)
U-154 6,300(Bronco)


ENGINE CODES
F-SERIES
D - 255 c.i. V-8 2bbl
E - 300 c.i. I-6 1bbl 117hp
F - 302 c.i. V-8 2bbl 154hp
G - 351 c.i. V-8 2bbl 161-165hp
Z - 400 c.i. V-8 2bbl 167-177hp


TRANSMISSION CODES
F-SERIES
Four speed manual A
Four speed manual overdrive B
Three speed manual C
Four speed manual F
Three speed automatic (C-6) G
Three speed automatic (C-4) J
Three speed automatic (C-6) K
Three speed automatic (C-5) W
Three speed automatic (C-6) Z


REAR AXLE CODES
F-SERIES & BRONCO
2.47:1 H7,07
2.75:1 01,H3
3.00:1 C2,H4,02
3.25:1 H5,04,
3.33:1 B5,
3.50:1 H6,
3.54:1 B7,C7,D1
3.73:1 C6,D6
4.10:1 C1,D3,D7,


EXTERIOR COLOR CODES

F-SERIES/BRONCO
Black 1C
Silver Metallic 1G
Candyapple Red 2K
Maroon 2L
Light Blue 32
Medium Blue 34
Light Medium Blue 3F
Dark Blue Metallic 3L
Medium Blue Metallic 3P
Med. Dark Spruce Met. 4J
Medium Fawn Metallic 5A
Dark Caramel Metallic 5G
Light Fawn Metallic 5H
Light Fawn Metallic 5K
Dark Brown Metallic 5Q
Light Tan 6U
Pastel French Vanilla 6Z
Medium Spruce 74
Light Spruce Metallic 7B
Dark Pine Metallic 7M
Medium Fawn Metallic 82
Fawn 89
Dark Chamois Metallic 8A
Medium Bittersweet Met.
Medium Bittersweet Met. 8G
White 9A

INTERIOR TRIM CODES-F-SERIES

Black AA,CA,DA,GA,HA
Blue AB,CB,DB,GB,HB,NB
Red AD,CD,DD,GD,HD,ND
Spruce AR,CR,DR,GR,HR
Nutmeg AT,CT,DT,GT,HT,NT,
Fawn AU,CU,DU,GU,HU

BRONCO
Black AA,BA,DA,FA,GA
Blue AB,BB,DB,FB,GB
Red AD,BD,DD,FD,GD
Spruce AR,BR,DR,FR,GR
Nutmeg AT,BT,DT,FT,FT
Fawn AU,BU,DU,FU,FU

 

ok thats a perfect reference...how do i know if the 351 is a C, M, or W? how do i know what kind of trans it is? i know its a four speed but is it a sturdy one or cheap? do i have a good rearend? its old and rough but the thing runs like a striped ape and feels solid as a tank so i was just wondering if theres anything speacial about any of the drivetrain but i dont know how to tell...any thoughts???

i grew up with chevy's and this is my first ford...its also the first 3/4 ton ive owned...maybe it just feels so tough cuz its a ford....???

 

It's not a Cleveland.

Now does the intake manifold have the T-stat housing on it or not?

with T-stat housing on intake = 351W

with T-stat on Block = 351M

valve cover bolts ...how many?

8 = 351M

5 or 6 = 351W

http://www.vehicleidentificationnumber.com/

https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...r_Decoder.html

 

thanks...its a 351W...6 bolts on the valve covers, and thrmostat on intake....what makes a W dif. from an M?? any idea how to tell what tranny or rearend i have...tranny on passenger side has 2 drain plugs and a plate with six bolts...rearend cover has a drain plug on the passenger side and 10 bolts...thanks again for the feedback

 

One is a drain the other is a fill, but yep.

Does it have "Borg Warner" stamped on the side of it?

What is the transmission code?

Look at the axle code and post it.


You will find the codes on the saftey certification lable.

 

the trans code is F...the axle code says 25 C 6 ...does that mean its a 3.73:1 ? i cant see any stamps on the trans...too greasy and dark outside...the borg warner's a pretty burly transmission isnt it?? i'll have to clean it up a bit and see if i can find any markings.

 

Ford Engine differences.

http://boxwrench.net/specs_index.htm

 

Code F: Borg Warner T-18 4 speed.

They are concidered bullet proof by many.

Code 25: Dana 60 - Capacity 5300 - Ratio 3.33 - Non limited slip.

Not sure what the C or 6 stands for.

hope this helps...

 

I'm not sure why either...and the why has to do with the fact that 25 & C6 are both axle codes listed for 1982. Two axle codes on same VIN plate = 4WD

OP stated his truck is 2WD.

C6 = 3.73 Dana

25 = 3.33 Dana

??

 

Yeah, and you wouldnt have mixed matched axle ratios on a 4wd either. Bad things could happen.

Since the C and 6 are seperated by a space, (or at least how the "Original Poster" has it typed) I would not conclude that it means "C6" either.


Does pose the question what the C and 6 means though.

 

ok, so directly under the word 'axle' is 25....so that's probably the code, but in the same box it says C 6...there is a space too...it looks just like this "25 C 6"...well its nice to know i have a 351W and a T-18...the truck felt the strongest of all the beaters i drove...its rough but does not run like a beater...think i'll keep it.

 

It's safe to say you have Axle code 25. Dana 60 - capacity 5300 - 3.33 ratio.


Just not what the C or 6 pertains to that axle code however.


Body parts are easily found if needed. Either at the sponsors or the wrecking yards.

It sounds like you got a keeper to me.

 

FTE Staff note: We have VIN decoder. Click "Articles/Specs" and you'll see it. Link removed.

 

Both of those codes are from the rear axle warranty plate ID charts. The letter/numbers are listed first, the numbers only are listed next. Why would Ford list two different axle codes on the same line where the codes are placed on the VIN sticker? Because...this is standard practice on a 4WD.

25 is for the rear axle; C6 is for the front...book sez so.

"Who goofed? I've got to know."--Jim Healy