Vin Decoder
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I'm no VIN guru, but it sure looks short to me, the decoders will not accept them without all characters.
Have you tried Ford Fleet - Maintenance - VIN Decoder with a full and proper VIN.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
Have you tried Ford Fleet - Maintenance - VIN Decoder with a full and proper VIN.
-Enjoy
fh : )_~
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From: Florida
1980's are fun to have, lots of things are different from the 81-86, especially the vin. In 1981 Ford switched to 17 digit vins.
Your vin decodes as:
F37- F350 (Not sure about the 7, but might be 4x4?)
Z-V8 400ci 6.6 liter 2bbl carb
P- Twin Cities MN assembly plant
HG2912- consecutive unit number. Nobody knows what the first two letters stand for on these trucks, so you don't worry about it.
Your vin decodes as:
F37- F350 (Not sure about the 7, but might be 4x4?)
Z-V8 400ci 6.6 liter 2bbl carb
P- Twin Cities MN assembly plant
HG2912- consecutive unit number. Nobody knows what the first two letters stand for on these trucks, so you don't worry about it.
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From: Saskatchewan
It's a dually but not a 4x4. Maybe that's what the 7 is. The engine size was what had me wondering. Is there an easy way to confirm it is 400 cu. in.
Thanks,
Fred
Thanks,
Fred
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Look on the radiator top bracket for your smog sticker, should say 6.6L or on the driver side valve cover 351M/400 family, then actual displacement.
If all those are gone/unreadable, I think the only way to definatley find out is to tear it down. However being that it is an 80 F350, I would lean towards 400.
If all those are gone/unreadable, I think the only way to definatley find out is to tear it down. However being that it is an 80 F350, I would lean towards 400.
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Count the number of bolts holding on the valve covers; 8 bolts == 351M/351C/400.
Similarly, the fuel pumps are held on with two VERTICALLY-ALIGNED bolts, this is the
only Ford engine family to do this.
Similarly, the fuel pumps are held on with two VERTICALLY-ALIGNED bolts, this is the
only Ford engine family to do this.
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