I am looking at what is supposed to be a factory 390 4 barrel intake with numbers D5TE9425MB on it. Is there any way to confirm what it is?

 

You can google the part number.

 

1975 truck manifold

 

yeah its a 360 or 390 truck intake manifold.

 

Will it allow me to use a 4 barrel carb on a 352?

 

There were no 4 barrel 360 engines, so it is a 390 manifold, even though it will fit a 360 and a 352 for that matter.

 

i found during research on intakes once of that era i believe i read the B on the end ment it was standard stock a E on the end meant hi performance. Prob other codes but that was the way i interprutted those ones.

 

Oh so wrong.

Decoder for Ford Part Numbers

Prefix

The first character indicates the decade of design:

A = 1940s (often omitted)
B = 1950s
C = 1960s
D = 1970s
E = 1980s
F = 1990s

The second character indicates the last digit of year of introduction or revision. The number remains the same until the part goes through a major revision. Example: All '87-'95 Mustang (exc. Cobra) cylinder heads have the same Service Part Number prefix (E7TE) aka Casting Number. Decipher the Date Code to indicate when the part was actually made.

The third character of the prefix indicates the product the part was originally designed for:

A = Ford (generic), Galaxie
B = Bronco (1970-73), Maverick (1975-77), Fairmont (1978-83)
C = Remanufactured parts (1966-75), Elite (1975), Capri (1979-up)
D = Falcon (1960-69), Maverick (1970-74), Granada (1975-82), LTD (1983-up)
E = Truck (Cab over Engine 1970-73), Pinto (1976-80), Escort (1981-up), Explorer
F = Outside (Foreign) sales, Trans Am Racing
G = Comet (1961-67), Montego (1968-76), EXP (1982-up)
H = Holman/Moody Hi-Po Parts, Heavy-duty truck (1966-82), Medium-duty truck (1983-up)
I = N/A
J = Industrial
K = Edsel (1958-60), Tilt-Cab Trucks (1970-73), Comet (1975-77), Zephyr (1978-83), Marquis (1983-up)
L = Lincoln
M = Mercury
N = Tractor
O = Fairlane, Torino (1969-76), LTD II (1977-79), LN7 (1982-83)
P = Autolite/Motorcraft
Q = N/A
R = Rotunda Brand (Generic), Ford of Europe (1970-up)
S = Thunderbird
T = Light-duty and Medium-duty truck (1966-82), Bronco (1966-82, except 1970-73), Light-duty truck and Bronco I (1983-up)
U = Econoline/Club Wagon Van
V = Continental (1961-81)
W = Cougar (1967-up, except 1981-82), XR7 (1981-82)
X = Trucks (short highway 1970-73)
Y = Meteor (Canada 1962-72), Bobcat (1975-80), Lynx (1981-up)
Z = Mustang
1 = N/A
2 = Pinto (1972-75)
3 = Tempo (1984-up)
4 = Comet (1971-74), Monarch (1975-80), Cougar (1981-82), Marquis (1983-up)
5 = Recreational Vehicles, Continental (1982-up)
6 = Pantera (1971-75), Topaz (1984-up)
7 = Courier (1971-82), Ranger/Bronco II (1983-up), Explorer (1991-up)
8 = Ford Capri (US designed parts, 1972-75)
9 = Turbine engine parts (1970-75)

The fourth character indicates the following Ford Design Engineering/Division Offices:

A = Light Truck Engineering
B = Body and Electrical
C = Chassis
D = Overseas Products
E = Engine
F = General Parts/Electrical and Electronics
G = N/A
H = Climate Control (1972-up)
I = N/A
J = Autolite/Ford Service Parts
K = N/A
L = Industrial Engine Service Parts
M = Special Vehicle Operations, Ford Racing Performance Parts, Holman/Moody
N = Tractor Parts, Diversified Products Operations
O = N/A
P = Automatic Transmissions
Q = N/A
R = Manual Transmissions
S = Light and Heavy Truck Special Order Parts
T = Heavy Truck Engineering
U = Special Vehicles Operations
V = Vehicle Special Ordering and Engineering Section
W = Axle and Driveshaft
X = Emissions, Economy and Special Vehicle Engineering (Muscle Car Parts)
Y = Lincoln/Mercury Service Parts
Z = Ford Service Parts

Basic Part Numbers (general range)

Regular (except interior or trim):
1000-1250 = Wheels, hubs, drums
1350-1499 = Spare wheel
2001-2285 = Brakes (service)
2307-2438 = Brakes (power)
2442-2482 = Brake controls
2505-2900 = Brakes (parking)
3000-3359 = Front suspension and steering linkage
3500-3764 = Steering gear
4000-4296 = Rear axle
4600-4859 = Drive shaft
5000-5176 = Frame
5200-5299 = Muffler and exhaust pipe
5300-5499 = Front spring and stabilizer
5550-5832 = Rear spring
6000-6898 = Engine
6905-6968 = Transmission overdrive and engine steady rest
7000-7997 = Transmission (Automatic or Manual) and Clutch
8000-8499 = Radiator and grille
8500-8689 = Water pump and fan
9002-9296 = Fuel tank
9301-9420 = Fuel pump
9421-9499 = Manifolds, clamps, etc.
9500-9599 = Carburetor
9600-9699 = Air cleaner
9700-9999 = Accelerator and choke control rods
10000-10449 = Generator and alternator
10500-10653 = Voltage regulator
10654-10756 = Battery
10838-10990 = Instruments
11000-11382 = Starter motor
11450-11688 = Lighting and ignition switch
12000-12390 = Ignition coil, distributor, condenser
12402-12425 = Spark plugs
13002-13248 = Lamps (head and parking)
13402-13796 = Lamps (rear)
13809-13853 = Lamps (license and pillar) and horn
14197-14689 = Wiring
15000-15858 = Miscellaneous accessories
16000-16550 = Front fender
16600-16999 = Hood
17005-17125 = Tools
17248-17383 = Speedometer and tachometer
17402-17666 = Windshield wiper and washer
17700-17730 = Mirror
17736-17999 = Bumper
18000-18125 = Shock absorber
18148-18249 = Comfort/convenience accessories
18250-18699 = Heater
18800 = Radio and antenna
18900 = Speakers and radio accessories
19000 = Gasoline
19100 = Fire extinguishers
19500-19585 = Custom accessories; appearance and maintenance materials
19600-19980 = Air conditioner

Interior and trim basic part numbers use seven digits; the first two identify the basic bodystyle (i.e. 61), with the last five identifying the specific part within a general body area.

Interior or trim:
01000 = Instrument Panel Area (Lower)
02000 = Windlace
03000 = Windshield
04000 = Instrument Panel (Upper) and Visor Area
06000 = Glove Compartment
10000-12000 = Floor (Exterior)
13000 = Floor (Interior)
20000-27600 = Doors
27700-30000 = Quarter Panel/Quarter Window
40000-49999 = Hood, Rear Window, Trunk and Rear Valence
50000-59999 = Top and Roof
60000-69999 = Seats

Subassembly parts or accessory kits may add an additional letter (starting with A, then B, then C, etc.) following the Hundreds digit (interior and trim) or Thousands digit (non-interior or trim) in the basic part number.

Example: E1ZB-660045C90-B ('81 Mustang Turbo instrument cluster overlay subassembly)

Suffix

Single letter indicates specific application. Increases alphabetically (A, B, C, etc.) for each minor revision (same prefix and basic part number) and then double letters (AA, AB, AC, etc.) when all single letters are used.

Three-letter code usually indicates color.
__________________

 

So D5TE9425MB works out to:
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = " /><o> </o>
D = 1970s<o></o>
5 = 1975<o></o>
T = Light-duty and Medium-duty truck (1966-82)<o></o>
E = Engine<o></o>
9421-9499 = Manifolds, clamps, etc.

What about the MB?

I am having problems with the stock 2-barrel carb and am thinking about going to a new 4 barrel carb with this intake on my '65 F250 with a stock 352, 4-speed and headers.

 

What part of;

"Suffix

Single letter indicates specific application. Increases alphabetically (A, B, C, etc.) for each minor revision (same prefix and basic part number) and then double letters (AA, AB, AC, etc.) when all single letters are used."

Is so hard to understand?

 

holy smoke Bear..!!! that's a bucket load of info...thanks ..now maybe I can figger out what some of the stuff is I have in my garage is!!you guy's continue to amaze me with every thing you share ..and yes it does take me awhile to understand..all of that..

 

D5TE-9425-MB is not a Ford part number, it's an ID engineering number.

There are no actual Ford part numbers marked on any parts after 1956, just ID numbers...when applicable.

ID number: D5TE-9425-MB = Ford part number: D5TZ9424L .. 4V Intake Manifold.

Fits: 1975/76 F100/350 390 / VIN engine code M.

You cannot go by Ford ID or part number prefixes to ID what vehicles parts fit, what years they are from. You wanna know why?

Ford is in-famous for replacing (updating) 10's of 1000's of part numbers every year!

Example: Got a 240/300 exhaust manifold layin' around? Ford replaced the part number EIGHT times between 1965 and 1983, I kid you not.

D5TE ID number prefix: D = decade 1970's / 5 = 1975 / T = Truck/Bronco / E = ENGINEERING.

Just because the prefix has a T does not necessarily mean it's truck or Bronco related. Parts with a T in the prefix might fit any FoMoCo vehicle...see for the reason why.

Part number prefix with a T in it could be related to: All series Trucks / Bronco / Bronco II / Explorer / Expedition / Excursion / Ranger, yadda yadda yadda!

 

Everytime I see this, I want to throw up!

Whoever originally concocted this MESS should be taken out and shot!

It was in the RED BOOK originally, first offered in the late 1960's, sold in local book stores to Ford nuts so they decode their VIN's, figure out Ford part numbers. It's been updated since, with more wrong info

The information is right in a few cases, mis-leading in others, most of it is pure unadultrated crap! Whoever concocted this jazz, never took a course in FoMoCo Parts 101.

Regardless, you cannot go by part number prefixes to ID parts, see my post above.

Bear, I know you (and others) that have posted this chart, are unaware of the facts. You were just trying to help out....but PLEASE, do not post it again. I'm tired of grading it!

 

Now that I have been revealed as an idiot for asking the question, is it possible to install what is apparently a 4-barrel manifold for a mid-70s 390 on my '65 352 equipped F250 with an aftermarket 4-barrel carb?

 

The simple answer is yes. All FE engines have the same physical dimensions. The only issue would be the port sizes and since the late manifolds have smaller ports than the early heads, you will have no problems.