HELP!!! What do I REALLY have?
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HELP!!! What do I REALLY have?
I have a dump truck that is absolutely driving me crazy as to what it is. The vin is N75EUD29816. As i understand, if it is correct, that it is a model N75; engine, 361; plant, Louisville; and is the 29,816 made in consecutive order. So far is this correct?
Now does anyone have any idea where I may find out more about this N75 model?
I have a pic if anyone would like to see it. It isn't a bad truck, body is solid with minimal rust, runs well and the dump hoist works great. I am just in the dark about it and can not find ANYTHING on this particular model.
Thanks for any help
Now does anyone have any idea where I may find out more about this N75 model?
I have a pic if anyone would like to see it. It isn't a bad truck, body is solid with minimal rust, runs well and the dump hoist works great. I am just in the dark about it and can not find ANYTHING on this particular model.
Thanks for any help
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Hi trakama, welcome to FTE. "N" model trucks were built in the 60's.They used a modified cab from a 61-66 F series. They were a short hood conventional aimed at the vocational and door to door delivery markets. The N75 was likely sold as an N750.These had their fans but most of the sales went to F and C series trucks.It was replaced by the LN which was part of the L series.A lot of the parts interchange with the F series of the same era.Please post a pic as I haven't seen an "N" on the road in years.Hope this helps.
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Pic of N75
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...a/Ourtruck.jpg
This is the only one I have currently, however, more are on the way
This is the only one I have currently, however, more are on the way
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Yup, it's an "N" allright.Looks pretty solid too.Ford also built "N" series road tractors in single and tandem axle configurations.My buddy's dad had a single axle with a 6-71 Detroit Diesel, 10 speed Fuller trans and a Holmes 750 wrecker body. It cracked a cylinder liner in the middle of winter and we did an inframe overhaul in his driveway.We learned the hard way that there wasn't enough room to get the head off.Had to unbolt the cab and jack it up about 6" to get the head bolts out.We did it in 10 degree weather.Ahh to be 19 stupid again.
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Yea, solid! I was amazed that the rust was very minimal for its age when I first saw it. I even got the original service manuals when I bought it. I have seriously considered restoring it. It wasn't a bad buy at under $2000.
What amazes me is that most people will argue with you that it is an F-series even when they can clearly see what it says.
I'm still unsure as to the engine in this...having difficulty getting to the casting numbers. Its like you said, there isn't a lot of room to work in there. The one thing I do know is that they are definitely built for strength and not speed. "If" it still has the 361, is there any difference in the firing order? I have a miss I would like to fix and want to double/triple check everything as I go through it.
Do you know of any resources any where for this particular model?
What amazes me is that most people will argue with you that it is an F-series even when they can clearly see what it says.
I'm still unsure as to the engine in this...having difficulty getting to the casting numbers. Its like you said, there isn't a lot of room to work in there. The one thing I do know is that they are definitely built for strength and not speed. "If" it still has the 361, is there any difference in the firing order? I have a miss I would like to fix and want to double/triple check everything as I go through it.
Do you know of any resources any where for this particular model?
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A workable dump for less than $2000, I'd say you got a good buy.In answer to the firing order question, all FE and FT (330,361,391) used in on highway vehicles fire 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.The reason I mentioned on highway is there were FE and FT engines used for industrial and marine applications that rotate in the opposite direction.I've never worked on any so I can't say if they use the same order.I don't know of any resources in particular but as I said there is a lot of interchange with the F series.A lot of stuff like brake and axle parts can be found thru the aftermarket truck parts dealers.Does your truck have hydraulic or air brakes?
As for those who argue, well,just smile.You know what it is and someday someone is gonna walk up to you and say "wow an N model , I ain't seen one of these in years".
As for those who argue, well,just smile.You know what it is and someday someone is gonna walk up to you and say "wow an N model , I ain't seen one of these in years".
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Originally Posted by trakama
I'm still unsure as to the engine in this...having difficulty getting to the casting numbers. Its like you said, there isn't a lot of room to work in there. The one thing I do know is that they are definitely built for strength and not speed. "If" it still has the 361, is there any difference in the firing order? I have a miss I would like to fix and want to double/triple check everything as I go through it.
Do you know of any resources any where for this particular model?
Do you know of any resources any where for this particular model?
N75 = N750
E = 361 2V
U = Louisville KY Assembly Plant
D29816 = 1968
I can decode all the codes on your Rating (VIN) Plate. I also have the correct parts catalog, if you need the part numbers for anything.
Resources = Try FTE sponsor Green Sales (greensales.com) in Cincinnati, Ohio (800-543-4959)
Job Lot (joblotauto.com) in Queens, NY (718-468-8585)
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All I can say is WOW....I will get to the plate later today. I can not thank you enough. If you only knew the hours that 2 people have put in online trying to locate information. About the only thing we learned is that Nokia has a model N75 phone.
Again thanks and I will get that info asap.
Again thanks and I will get that info asap.
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Lousy employer!
I drive truck and the *#!?** didn't pay an overload ticket per my hiring contract 6 months ago thus when I had someone hit me over the weekend I was informed I was driving under suspension. Apparently, the court ordered my license forfeited for failure to appear & failure to pay. The catch is I am responsible under Ohio BMV law & my employer is liable under contract law.
Now I have to get an attorney because my employer paid the ticket and doesn't feel is responsible for anything else. I can't do anything with his legal obligation until I get this taken care of & if I don't I face losing my license for a while, 6 additional points on my license, possible jail and a large fine. Sadly, by the law, I was driving under suspension just didn't have a clue.
Attorney fees, court costs & living expenses while this is being straighten out!
Can you believe he doesn't feel it is his fault? Or that he is responsible in anyway? Or should help with the expenses?
I drive truck and the *#!?** didn't pay an overload ticket per my hiring contract 6 months ago thus when I had someone hit me over the weekend I was informed I was driving under suspension. Apparently, the court ordered my license forfeited for failure to appear & failure to pay. The catch is I am responsible under Ohio BMV law & my employer is liable under contract law.
Now I have to get an attorney because my employer paid the ticket and doesn't feel is responsible for anything else. I can't do anything with his legal obligation until I get this taken care of & if I don't I face losing my license for a while, 6 additional points on my license, possible jail and a large fine. Sadly, by the law, I was driving under suspension just didn't have a clue.
Attorney fees, court costs & living expenses while this is being straighten out!
Can you believe he doesn't feel it is his fault? Or that he is responsible in anyway? Or should help with the expenses?
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Oh man what a mess.You definitely got a d***head for a boss.Overload is a vehicle violation (owners responsibility) not a moving violation (driver's responsibility) in most states.If you loaded the wagon and got the slip from the weighmaster then your boss could dump it back on you for negligence.If he had someone else load it and never let you see the slip then it's his fault.If he didn't bother to check then it's still his fault.Yes he should help with expenses.I constantly hear about the shortage of truck drivers yet there is also an endless supply of stories like yours.I've seen several good, professional drivers give up on the trucking industry and change careers over s*** like this.
