Vin number

[Powersmokin]

Hey guys it looks like im gonna buy a powerstroke this summer and i really want to get one with the 6.0 in it. i was torn between this and a duramax but just like the ride of the superduty better. i know on the duramax the 8th digit in the vin number told u what duramax motor you had (lb7,LLY,LBZ) but is there a way on the strokes to tell??? Im more than likely goin used. thanks

 

[Merelind]

Decode the VIN

The 6.0 has been under constant improvement since it's introduction.
I am unsure of the actual dates that correspond with the changes.
The 2005 model introduction had many improvements.
Other members may be able to help with more information.

This link will help with the VIN.

https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/vin_tools/default.asp

Check VIN Guides

Mark

 

[Powersmokin]

Thank ya that helped me out a ton. Now the hunt is on so to speak

 

[LCW]

Damn, I was hoping that would tell me what rearend gears I have. Any (easy) way to look that up?

 

[ranger boy]

you could look at your gas gauge, if you got 4.30's on there then you can watch the gas gauge go down as soon as it leaves a light

if you got 3.73's, you can see it go down a notch every other light

kidding ya


Most of the trucks have 3.73's in em, but if you have no idea, if you still have the window sticker, it should tell you, i know it tells me i got a 3.73 on it

Plus, im sure Ford could always chime in on it

 

[powerboatr]

little metal tag attached to the rear end cover.
and if you have 4.30's the gauge moves as soon as you pull away from teh pump

 

[Powersmokin]

little metal tag attached to the rear end cover.
and if you have 4.30's the gauge moves as soon as you pull away from teh pump

i would say more like when you put it in gear from what i have heard

 

[ranger boy]

My truck was born in Kentucky...wonder if the truck driver picked up some good ol' fried chicken while haulin my truck here, then of course rubbed his greasy paws all over it

 

[LCW]

little metal tag attached to the rear end cover.
and if you have 4.30's the gauge moves as soon as you pull away from teh pump

I finally remembered to crawl under and look. I saw a tag that had "4.10" on it.

 

[Beachbumcook]

Hey guys it looks like im gonna buy a powerstroke this summer and i really want to get one with the 6.0 in it. i was torn between this and a duramax but just like the ride of the superduty better. i know on the duramax the 8th digit in the vin number told u what duramax motor you had (lb7,LLY,LBZ) but is there a way on the strokes to tell??? Im more than likely goin used. thanks

In a recent article of Diesel Power magazine, they really spoke highly of the newest Duramax (LBZ I think)... and how well it performed and how quiet it was.... worth looking at that motor!!!!

Good luck on whatever you decide.