seriously need help with decoding this tag
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seriously need help with decoding this tag
I have a 1978 F-150 Custom 4x4, and i want to decode the tag, but the problem is there are no codes printed on the tag below the vin (ex: body, paint, trans) all i know from the vin is it is a 78 F-150 4x4 originaly equiped with a 351 2v, and that it was built in canada. i want to know the rest but what do i do to find out? can ford tell me? the vin is F14HCBExxxx. i want to know the gears and axle info
here is what i can recognize on the truck:
-C6 trans
-NP 203 T-case w/ full time 4x4
-single cab/long bed
-power steering
-power brakes
-rear rating of 3580lbs
-front rating of 3150lbs
-HD DANA 44 front axle
-9inch rear
-rear factory lift blocks
i am the second owner and the original owner assured me nothing had been swapped, even during the frame off 8yrs ago
NOTE: this truck is only capable of 82mph so im guessing low geared??? maybe 4.11:1???
what should those codes say? can anyone help me?
here is what i can recognize on the truck:
-C6 trans
-NP 203 T-case w/ full time 4x4
-single cab/long bed
-power steering
-power brakes
-rear rating of 3580lbs
-front rating of 3150lbs
-HD DANA 44 front axle
-9inch rear
-rear factory lift blocks
i am the second owner and the original owner assured me nothing had been swapped, even during the frame off 8yrs ago
NOTE: this truck is only capable of 82mph so im guessing low geared??? maybe 4.11:1???
what should those codes say? can anyone help me?
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Here you go !
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...kDe-Coder.html
Trans = G
Axle - 16J (?) or H9 J ?
Q: Your Front axle ?
Dana 44 ..5 bolt ?
http://www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion...kDe-Coder.html
Trans = G
Axle - 16J (?) or H9 J ?
Q: Your Front axle ?
Dana 44 ..5 bolt ?
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if it tops out at 82mph you probably have lower gears than 4.11s.. you're using 33'' tires, right?
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/procrastination/rear.html
useful site
http://www.angelfire.com/fl/procrastination/rear.html
useful site
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The buck tag on the firewall doesn't have much info on it besides VIN#,Trim codes,Rotation number,Type of Box, Maybe the Transmission code.
Basically,it contains Info about major components that are crucial to the actual assembling of the truck... as parts/components are pulled from a storage facility and delivered to their line position ready for installation.
Basically,it contains Info about major components that are crucial to the actual assembling of the truck... as parts/components are pulled from a storage facility and delivered to their line position ready for installation.
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How about posting a picture of your Warranty Plate?
It's possible someone bought one of those reproduction Plates and just stamped the VIN on it.
Examination of the Plate, the character style of the VIN's digits, and the rivets will tell if the plate is original, or not.
At the very least there should be a DSO code, that was on every Ford from 1949..without a DSO code, I'd say the Warranty Plate isn't the original.
It's possible someone bought one of those reproduction Plates and just stamped the VIN on it.
Examination of the Plate, the character style of the VIN's digits, and the rivets will tell if the plate is original, or not.
At the very least there should be a DSO code, that was on every Ford from 1949..without a DSO code, I'd say the Warranty Plate isn't the original.
