F600 1974 help please
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F600 1974 help please
I have a 1974 F600 5/6 cu yd dump truck. It starts every time, and I'd like to keep it. Unfortunately I have no technical info on the vehicle, manuals, nothing, so don't know the maintenance schedules etc., the engine type, gearbox type (4 speed) or back axle type (two speed, not sure it's working OK). the VIN number is F61DVT00375. Any information on where to find information and parts would be much appreciated - thanks!
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I have a 1975 f-600 flatbed. I do know that motor wise, if you need parts look on the old ford school buses. I really do not do anything to ours. My dad can go out to it and it cranks on the first try. It was the best $100.00 I ever spent. The doors, hood, and seat from the normal size trucks interchange. Your should hear a rpm change in your engine when engaging the rear in and out. The tires are kind of hard to find, it is an odd size now.
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Well first, post all the numbers off the tag on the door not just the VIN.
Climb under there and get the numbers off the metal tag on the rear axle.
The transmission tag can be a tough-one or an easy-one depending.
Count the number of bolts the valve cover/s have.
There, now that's a start. :)
Alvin in AZ
ps- I was given the "front half" (no kidding;) of a '74 C700.
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I have a 1974 F600 5/6 cu yd dump truck. It starts every time, and I'd like to keep it. Unfortunately I have no technical info on the vehicle, manuals, nothing, so don't know the maintenance schedules etc., the engine type, gearbox type (4 speed) or back axle type (two speed, not sure it's working OK). the VIN number is F61DVT00375. Any information on where to find information and parts would be much appreciated - thanks!
F61 = F600 2WD
D = 330 2V Heavy Duty
V = Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant
T00375 = 1974
Manuals: try faxonautolit.com
The AXLE & TRANS codes are stamped on the Warranty Plate, which is located on the left door face below the latch.
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Well, no need to count valve cover bolts? ;)
If it's still original, you've got yourself an FT engine. :)
If not, they might have put an FE engine in it.
http://www.panix.com/~alvinj/file12/C700-1.jpg
(it's big, I should crop and re-scale my C700 pics)
Check out the spark plugs tho = \\//
Alvin in AZ
If it's still original, you've got yourself an FT engine. :)
If not, they might have put an FE engine in it.
http://www.panix.com/~alvinj/file12/C700-1.jpg
(it's big, I should crop and re-scale my C700 pics)
Check out the spark plugs tho = \\//
Alvin in AZ
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The 330 H/D engine used 1973/78 is the same 330 H/D engine used 1964/72.
This is not the 330 M/D engine used 1964/72.
Ford confusion:
1973/78 F350 U-Haul trucks use what Ford calls a 330 M/D or X/D engine...BUT...this is not the 330 M/D engine used 1964/72.
It's the same 330 H/D engine used 1964/78.
The 330 H/D FT engine uses the same crank as a 361.
The 330 M/D FT engine uses a 352 crank (1964/67) or a 360 crank (1968/72).
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Re. F600 Dump Truck 1974 & thermostat
Thanks for the help - you've all been great, particularly NumbersGuy. Anyone else with information or suggestions, please, I need all the help I can get. For example, where can I get a thermostat for the engine?
Thanks again Dick_M
Thanks again Dick_M
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D1TZ8575A .. Thermostat (Motorcraft RT146) / Obsolete / Fits: 1971/78.
I would think you could get it from NAPA, or an good indie parts store.
If you want a Genuine Ford T/stat, there are still 100's around the US at dealers and obsolete parts vendors.
Tell me what city you live near, I'll give you the closest dealer or obsolete parts vendor that has it.
Nevermind, I see TX in your profile, here's the only dealer & obsolete parts vendor in TX that have it.
KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has THREE = 800-816-2894
Parts International in Farmers Branch TX has THREE = 888-727-0418
I would think you could get it from NAPA, or an good indie parts store.
If you want a Genuine Ford T/stat, there are still 100's around the US at dealers and obsolete parts vendors.
Tell me what city you live near, I'll give you the closest dealer or obsolete parts vendor that has it.
Nevermind, I see TX in your profile, here's the only dealer & obsolete parts vendor in TX that have it.
KINSEL L/M in Beaumont TX has THREE = 800-816-2894
Parts International in Farmers Branch TX has THREE = 888-727-0418
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When it comes to part numbers, I don't mess around.
You need it, I'll look it up, find it new whenever possible.
See the above post for added info on who has the stats.
You need it, I'll look it up, find it new whenever possible.
See the above post for added info on who has the stats.
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NumbersGuy
LOL :)
You think you're being nice but...
Number Dummy is a term given to "Ford parts guys" --way-- back. :)
Like me, I'm a retired railroad "Signal Ape" for example. LOL :)
Both those titles prob'ly came along at about the same time. :)
...where can I get a thermostat for the engine?
Dick_M
LOL :)
You think you're being nice but...
Number Dummy is a term given to "Ford parts guys" --way-- back. :)
Like me, I'm a retired railroad "Signal Ape" for example. LOL :)
Both those titles prob'ly came along at about the same time. :)
...where can I get a thermostat for the engine?
Dick_M
Flow Kooler 330-195 - Flow Kooler Robertshaw Series High Performance Thermostats - summitracing.com
180*F...
Flow Kooler 330-180 - Flow Kooler Robertshaw Series High Performance Thermostats - summitracing.com
Alvin in AZ
{edit: the thermostat isn't the same as an FE? :/}
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LOL
You think you're being nice but...
Mum brought me up to polite. Anyway, I've had a lifetime of being called an ape and a dummy myself, and never yet got the hang of enjoying it
thanks again
Dick_M
LOL
You think you're being nice but...
Mum brought me up to polite. Anyway, I've had a lifetime of being called an ape and a dummy myself, and never yet got the hang of enjoying it
thanks again
Dick_M
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