Vin Decode and HD brake question
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Vin Decode and HD brake question
Ok, Here's my vin
F25MKC55274
axle code C7E
Tranny A
WB 155
GVWR 8100
My problem is, the front axle code "E" comes up as invalid. What gives?
Also... Do I have HD brakes? Haynes says that HD brakes are on 250's and 350's with "higher" GVWR. That's kinda vague.
F25MKC55274
axle code C7E
Tranny A
WB 155
GVWR 8100
My problem is, the front axle code "E" comes up as invalid. What gives?
Also... Do I have HD brakes? Haynes says that HD brakes are on 250's and 350's with "higher" GVWR. That's kinda vague.
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I'm guessing here but HD brakes is probably referring to dual piston calipers, pretty easy to tell if you look at the inside of the tires. Can't help you with the E code, is th BOM still on the Axle?
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Originally Posted by czaroc
axle code C7E My problem is, the front axle code "E" comes up as invalid. What gives?
C7 = Dana 60 / 3.54-1 / Limited Slip / 5300 lb rear axle capacity.
E (1976 only * ) = 3000 lb front axle capacity with power steering.
The parts catalog on CD was scanned from a very early printing, and is missing pertinent info. I'm using the latest actual Ford microfiche slides dated 10/88.
*There is a different E code used in 1979.
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Sweet. Thanks.
Is it really a camper special? (crossing fingers) I'm starting to think it has the wrong badges on it.
No big radiator.
390 manual (not usual but still possible)
dual tanks might not be original
Is it really a camper special? (crossing fingers) I'm starting to think it has the wrong badges on it.
No big radiator.
390 manual (not usual but still possible)
dual tanks might not be original
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Originally Posted by czaroc
Ok, Here's my vin
F25MKC55274
axle code C7E
Tranny A
WB 155
GVWR 8100
F25MKC55274
axle code C7E
Tranny A
WB 155
GVWR 8100
M = 390 4V
K = Kansas City Assembly Plant
C55274 = 1976
Trans A = New Process 435 4 Speed
155" Wheelbase
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating = 8100 lbs.
It's not a "Super Camper" Special, because those were only built on a 140" wheelbase. Only the Super Campers came standard with the Super Cooling radiator, Camper Specials had the extra cooling radiator. The Super Cooling radiator was optional. The core support IS different when the Super Cooling radiator was factory installed.
ALL 1976 and later F250 2WD's from serial number A75,001 have dual piston calipers.
What is the DSO code listed on the VIN plate?
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I'm aware that it isn't a "super"... it's just a 250. and has the 155 WB.
Guess I thought the Big radiator was a camper-special thing. Just an Option then if it isn't super.
The only thing near the DSO spot on the VIN plate is "73" But it's offset by 1/2" or so
Guess I thought the Big radiator was a camper-special thing. Just an Option then if it isn't super.
The only thing near the DSO spot on the VIN plate is "73" But it's offset by 1/2" or so
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Originally Posted by czaroc
I'm aware that it isn't a "super"... it's just a 250. and has the 155 WB.
Guess I thought the Big radiator was a camper-special thing. Just an Option then if it isn't super.
The only thing near the DSO spot on the VIN plate is "73" But it's offset by 1/2" or so
Guess I thought the Big radiator was a camper-special thing. Just an Option then if it isn't super.
The only thing near the DSO spot on the VIN plate is "73" But it's offset by 1/2" or so
Where selling dealer ordered truck from.
NOTE: Added brake info to above ^^^ post.
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If it still has the driver's side battery tray, it's original.
The factory dual battery setup was simple and cheesy to say at least.
Some of the popular options on a 3/4 ton camper special were dual tanks, recreational mirrors, and limited slip rear axle.
The factory dual battery setup was simple and cheesy to say at least.
Some of the popular options on a 3/4 ton camper special were dual tanks, recreational mirrors, and limited slip rear axle.
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Originally Posted by czaroc
could the dual tanks be a dealer installed option?