The R-code 351 Cleveland for 1972 was somewhat different. The 1971 R-code 'Boss 351' used higher compression (11.7:1) with the quench head 4V heads, solid lifters, an aluminum intake manifold, and 4-bolt main caps. Sequence numbers begin with 100,001 on up for Torinos and Elites.Ĭopyright 1995-2007 - The Ford Torino Page - All Rights Reserved 1971 R-code (Boss 351) See also Ford Boss 351 engine. Check specific manufacturer pages on the site, as some of them, we list the OBD2 codes on those pages for those specific vehicles. As far as Fairlanes go, it doesn’t get much cooler than that. The car is a factory K Code, 351 ci V8, automatic in Electric Blue with Dove Grey interior and a factory wind back sunroof. To find the style (Torino, Gran Torino, etc) the full 3-digit code is show on the Door Data Plate. Anything P1000 to P1999 or P3000 to P3400 will be Manufacturer specific and may not match the ones listed here. This is an awesome example of a 1971 Ford ZD Fairlane 500. Label consists of pertinent vehicle identification codes. The last six digits of the Vehicle Identification Number indicate the Consecutive Unit Number.
FORD ENGINE CODES 1971 SERIAL
This will tell you the body type, but not the style. The next two numbers designate the Body Serial Code followed by a letter expressing the Engine Code. 1971 - 1977 Mazda 1.6L (1586c) SOHC Engine Code 'NA' Inner Valve Springs. Note that only the first two digits will be shown on the VIN (for example 65 will be shown on the VIN instead of 65D). 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 Mazda 1.3L 1.4L 1.6L 1.8L 2.0L Valve Springs (OUTER). OFFICIAL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: The official Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for title and registration purposes is stamped on a metal tab that is fastened to the instrument panel close to the windshield on the driver's side of the car and is visible from outside. Vehicle Identification Number (3G53H100001)įirst Ford Series vehicle assembled at Chicago Plant during Model Year If its got solid lifters it could be a 71 Boss motor or 72 351 HO motor but other special items are also part of the Boss 351 motor. Ford sold it with a H code 351 in the engine bay and poorly renumbered the chassis.
FORD ENGINE CODES 1971 DRIVER
Located on the lower driver side corner of the dash at the front windshield. Thats how that guy with the one 71 Boss 302 found out about his cars promenance.