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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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VIN trouble!

I am running into a brick wall with someone, anyone, who can decode my VIN!

F61CRxxxxxx

What I really want to know in what the engine is, what the heck does the R stand for? It is a 5 yard dump truck, pretty good body, but it has a tired motor. Looked into putting a 390 in it, but just noticed the motor mount is in the front, not on the sides.

Is there anyone who knows? I talked to some people who guessed it to be a 330, 352, 361... but no one was sure. Any help would be great!
 
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Originally Posted by SmithBear
I am running into a brick wall with someone, anyone, who can decode my VIN: F61CR778434
Complete VIN found in your other thread.

What I really want to know in what the engine is, what the heck does the R stand for?

It is a 5 yard dump truck, pretty good body, but it has a tired motor. Looked into putting a 390 in it, but just noticed the motor mount is in the front, not on the sides.
Welcome to FTE

F61 = F600 2WD (gas).

C = 330 2V Medium Duty FT engine.

R = San Jose CA Assembly Plant.

778434 = 1966, assembled November 1965.
 
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