Hi, I just purchased this '65 F-350 with a 300 six and what I think is a 3 speed with a granny gear. This thing hasn't been on the road for at least 4 years but I drove it home, about 85 miles, with no problems. Only thing was I could'nt get the thing over 45, sounded like it was geared real low and screaming. Can anyone tell me where I can get some info about the drive trains that were available for this beast. Thanks

 

It is a 4 speed (since it has the granny gear), either a T-98 or a T-18 most likely, and you can check the ratio on the rear end.
If the truck has 5 lugs and the nuts are in the front of the differential, look for a tag held on by one of the nuts. This will be a Ford 9" rear.
If it has 8 (which is the most likely since it is a 350), look for a tag or stampings on the axle tube.
You can also post the rear axle code, and we can decode it for you, if the tag and rear axle are original to the truck.
Post the entire warranty plate information, and we can do it all!

 

Thanks banjo, I'll check that tomorrow and get back to you.

 

By the way, this is NOT a pickup. It's a dual wheel flatbed with a hydraulic lift gate and I know the vin plate has it rated at 10,000 pounds.

 

Well, that's a differnt story! Still, post the entire warranty plate info. We can decode the actual ratio and weight capacities of the front and rear axles, too with those details.

 

Brother John

F 350s of the 61 66 vintage will have SIX lug wheels from the factory.

Eight lugs do not come in to play untill 68 on the F350s

The ratio is identified by a letter or number under the rear axle section on the warranty tag. Post this and we can tell you the ratio. Typically these had eaton rears.

 

So I can't count!

 

LOL

It's cuz ya have dodgeitis

Garbz

 

SHHHH!

I'll post a picture once I pick it up. They need to fix the A/C and get it through MD inspection.

 

Hey at least it's not chevyitis there SIX lug too...........hehehhe.

Garbz

 

Kinghd78, we kinda hijacked your thread. Sorry about that!

 

Hey kinghd78.I would say the truck has a dana 70 rear.I.D tag should be at the back side of housing near the left axle tube.The trans is warner if reverse location is to the right and up.If its to the right and back its a New process.I also have a65 f350. Hope this helps.

 

No problem with the hijacking banjo. I won't be able to get the numbers for the truck 'cause i got swindled into working til midnight tonight. Going to be a long day from 6 am.

 

Hey guys, I got the info........ VIN - F35JE627766, Wheel base - 132, Color - J, Model - F-350, Body - 581, Trans - N, Axle - 29, 129 HP @ 4000 RPM, DSO (whatever that is) - 23. Ok, fill my in.

 

F35 = F350
J = 6 cyl 1 bbl 240 CID
E = Mahwah, NJ assembly plant
627766 - Dec '64
Wheel base - 132
Color - J = Red
Model - F-350
Body - 581 5 is the trim scheme, Red (is this correct), 81 is conventional cab
Trans - N = New Process 435
Axle - 29 = Spicer 70 with a ratio of 5.87:1, rated at 7,400 lbs.
129 HP @ 4000 RPM = Rated correctly for the 240

Is there another number or code listed in front of the rear axle code? Perhaps between the Trans and Axle code? If so, it will indicate the front axle rating.