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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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Data plate info

Where can I find a place to decode the data plate info on these old trucks?

Right now I am looking for axle I.D. info.

I have a 57 F100 with axle code 01
59 F100 with axle code 02

Any help on ratios would be appreciated and a source to look up this info would be great also.

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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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The information should be available in the front of the Shop Manual.
Oh and you should also get the Illistrated Parts Manual.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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There is a decoder here on FTE. I'm not quite sure how to navigate there. Maybe do a search and type in "VIN Decoder."

The guy to talk to about parts and numbers is Bill alias "Number Dummy. " He's been uncharasteristically silent for the past few days...... He'll have an answer for you for sure.

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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Thanks

I appreciate the replys.
I really should get a shop manual but was hoping to find a resource on the net to find the info.
Would be a good resource to use when looking at a vehicle and wanting to find more info on it but not something you would want to but specific literature for.
I ran the ser# through the decoder on the site but there is a lot of info on the data plate that it does not decode.
Thanks Richard
 
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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axle code 01= 3.70 open differential

axle code 02 = 3.89 open differential

Per my Ford Service Manual for 1960 F series.
 
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