Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Large Truck https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/ en Thu, 21 May 2026 22:28:00 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/images/light/misc/rss.jpg Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Large Truck https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/ Gave the L9000 Some Love https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804492-gave-the-l9000-some-love-new-post.html Sat, 16 May 2026 01:06:03 GMT Even though it was in service and safetied one month before I bought it, I decided to pull the wheels on the 1980 L9000. The rear drums were pretty much toast! So I got new drums, shoes, hardware,... Even though it was in service and safetied one month before I bought it, I decided to pull the wheels on the 1980 L9000. The rear drums were pretty much toast!
So I got new drums, shoes, hardware, bearings and wheel seals. Also added Brake Safe stroke indicators and replaced the gear oil in the rear axle.
I did a quick paint job on the rims but will have to pull them all again and do the hubs and rims, but I needed to move it right away this week.
It looks crusty in pics, but it has some kind of very thick oil/rubber undercoating. I power washed the springs and part of the frame and they are still shiny red like new.

It's now in better shape than it was as an in-service fire truck, LOL




]]> Large Truck 6V92TA https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804492-gave-the-l9000-some-love.html 1985 Ford F700 Dump truck https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804485-1985-ford-f700-dump-truck-new-post.html Sat, 16 May 2026 00:28:27 GMT Neighbor said I can have it if I can get it running. Been sitting for at least 4 years. Reconditioned the batteries, trimmed some degraded battery cables, started right up. It had sunk a little into... Neighbor said I can have it if I can get it running. Been sitting for at least 4 years. Reconditioned the batteries, trimmed some degraded battery cables, started right up. It had sunk a little into the dirt (in Florida). Dug it out, but can’t get it out.

Seems that the back right wheels are seized or something? The back left spins when I put it in gear (forward and reverse), but the back right is just locked.

As far as I can tell, no brakes are on (service or emergency). The only thing I can think is that the pads are rusted/stuck to the drum?

I peeked under and snapped a few pics and it looks like someone tried to cage the brakes? That bolt is backed out.

I read that you can somehow see if the pads are up against the drum?

Anyway, I’ve attached a few pics.



]]> Large Truck mnewcomb https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804485-1985-ford-f700-dump-truck.html 1962 ford c600 front hub grease seals https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804422-1962-ford-c600-front-hub-grease-seals-new-post.html Thu, 14 May 2026 14:39:37 GMT Do these unscrew or pry off. If they unscrew where do you get the socket. I’ve tried 2 1/8 Too small. 2 1/4 too big. 57mm too small Do these unscrew or pry off. If they unscrew where do you get the socket. I’ve tried 2 1/8 Too small. 2 1/4 too big. 57mm too small ]]> Large Truck Shh1966 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804422-1962-ford-c600-front-hub-grease-seals.html 1970 F600 side tank Cap https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804355-1970-f600-side-tank-cap-new-post.html Tue, 12 May 2026 20:23:14 GMT anyone know where I can get a gas cap this type it seem to push on no thread Image: Image: anyone know where I can get a gas cap this type it seem to push on no thread


]]> Large Truck Greasy Rob https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804355-1970-f600-side-tank-cap.html N600 VIN decode https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804249-n600-vin-decode-new-post.html Sun, 10 May 2026 12:20:34 GMT Hello, would anyone be able to help decode a VIN plate from a N600. thanks in advance. Image: Image: Hello, would anyone be able to help decode a VIN plate from a N600.
thanks in advance.


]]> Large Truck drc9723 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804249-n600-vin-decode.html Oil pan needed 79 f600 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804247-oil-pan-needed-79-f600-new-post.html Sun, 10 May 2026 02:16:42 GMT Looking for oil pan for 1979 F600 with a 370. I've read on different sites that it's sn obsolete part. Is there a compatible part? ]]> Large Truck Dhatch7088 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804247-oil-pan-needed-79-f600.html 1992 F800 parts lookup https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804194-1992-f800-parts-lookup-new-post.html Fri, 08 May 2026 21:49:39 GMT Hello folks! I'd like to know what/where I can subscribe to that will allow me to retrieve OEM part numbers for my 1992 F800 by VIN. Finding parts for this thing is a sruggle. ANy software? Any account for access? I know most Ford dealers can't do it unless they deal in big trucks. I have found some aftermarket suppliers that can do it but they won't share the part number once they look it up. ]]> Large Truck sterlun https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804194-1992-f800-parts-lookup.html 1977 F750 Decode https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804156-1977-f750-decode-new-post.html Thu, 07 May 2026 22:53:21 GMT Image: Image: _*85e150*_, Was wondering if you could help me out as well. I am looking for clarification seeing you were able to decode the prior truck with similar specs. I am also...



85e150,

Was wondering if you could help me out as well. I am looking for clarification seeing you were able to decode the prior truck with similar specs. I am also thinking this is a 391 4v xd ft engine. I am also looking to replace the starter with a refurbished unit from napa parts. I purchased one recently and it seemed to hit the back of the bell housing and did not mount. I was hoping for your expertise and guidance. I am obviously getting something wrong.

Very appreciated



**** After some more research I came across the Part #: RAY 2444900 from napa where I bought the last one. Hopefully this will the correct one!?! ]]> Large Truck Kellthomps https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804156-1977-f750-decode.html Radiator Hoses https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804125-radiator-hoses-new-post.html Thu, 07 May 2026 01:31:34 GMT Does anybody have good part numbers (factory or otherwise - whatever will work and fit properly) for the upper and lower (curved) radiator hoses? 1969 F-600 with 330HD. Thanks. Does anybody have good part numbers (factory or otherwise - whatever will work and fit properly) for the upper and lower (curved) radiator hoses?
1969 F-600 with 330HD.
Thanks. ]]> Large Truck MultiFord750 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804125-radiator-hoses.html 1972 F600 4x4 VIN https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804107-1972-f600-4x4-vin-new-post.html Wed, 06 May 2026 16:17:11 GMT
Originally Posted by 85e150 (Post 21313005)
Welcome to FTE!

I moved you here as this is the place for your truck.

I'll get back to you later today.
im trying to get the engine from a 1973 f600 bucket truck, i dont have a good picture right now but the vin is F66DVP40144. if you need more i can get a better picture of the vin plate next week sometime ]]> Large Truck xx_agent1243 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1804107-1972-f600-4x4-vin.html 66 Ford F-800 Block casting number decipher https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1803946-66-ford-f-800-block-casting-number-decipher-new-post.html Sat, 02 May 2026 19:54:59 GMT I purchased a 1966 Ford F-800 truck and I think the original motor may have been replaced in it. The truck VIN is F80FU807512 which I think would mean that it was built with a 391 engine in it. Is... I purchased a 1966 Ford F-800 truck and I think the original motor may have been replaced in it. The truck VIN is F80FU807512 which I think would mean that it was built with a 391 engine in it. Is there a way I can verify if it actually is a 391 by the casting numbers stamped on the engine block boss on the driver's side front of the block? I have attached a picture of the numbers and letters stamped on the boss.


Anyone recognize these casting numbers?
]]> Large Truck PeterH48 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1803946-66-ford-f-800-block-casting-number-decipher.html body panels https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1803768-body-panels-new-post.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:07:52 GMT I just purchased a 1963 Ford F700, anyone have sources to get body panels? Thanks in advance. I just purchased a 1963 Ford F700, anyone have sources to get body panels? Thanks in advance. ]]> Large Truck blkf150supercrew https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1803768-body-panels.html hydrovac brake booster https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1803766-hydrovac-brake-booster-new-post.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:48:31 GMT is it possible to remove the hydrovac brake booster on a 1963 ford f700 and just go to manual brakes? this is only a yard truck and will not be on the road.Can not locate a hydrovac for this truck.... is it possible to remove the hydrovac brake booster on a 1963 ford f700 and just go to manual brakes? this is only a yard truck and will not be on the road.Can not locate a hydrovac for this truck. Thank you in advance. ]]> Large Truck blkf150supercrew https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1803766-hydrovac-brake-booster.html profile options - missing models https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1803745-profile-options-missing-models-new-post.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:48:43 GMT Hi, I noticed that in the profile settings, you can record your truck(s). However, in the dropdown, the whole C-series is missing, and F5 is missing. Coincidentally everything I own. Cheers,... Hi,

I noticed that in the profile settings, you can record your truck(s). However, in the dropdown, the whole C-series is missing, and F5 is missing. Coincidentally everything I own.

Cheers,
Tim ]]> Large Truck timcapps https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1803745-profile-options-missing-models.html 1997 F800 5.9L needing to replace serpentine belt -need info https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1803650-1997-f800-5-9l-needing-to-replace-serpentine-belt-need-info-new-post.html Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:35 GMT I need to replace the serpentine belt on my 1997 F800 with a 5.9L 12 value, but there is a small V-belt that runs the parking brake pump on the outside the serpentine belt. I am assuming the fan... I need to replace the serpentine belt on my 1997 F800 with a 5.9L 12 value, but there is a small V-belt that runs the parking brake pump on the outside the serpentine belt. I am assuming the fan needs to come off to get this small diameter V-belt off. I guess I need to know the steps to replace these belts.

The parking brake V-belt system has “ adjustment “ bolt on top, and a bolt on the bottom I’m assuming is a pivot point. There is another bolt with a nut on the opposite side of the bracket close to the “adjustment” bolt. There is no slide adjustment that I can. I’ve loosened the bottom bolt and backed off the “adjustment” bolt but the V-belt doesn’t loosen.

I really need some help understanding what I need to remove to replace these belts. I’ve had this truck several years, it runs great and just want insure I don’t to have a break down out on the road. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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