63 ford engine codes
The color is similar to the early 352 valve covers.
#63 FORD ENGINE CODES CODE#
**** 1969-1974 Ford engines were a lighter blue than 1966-1968. This code indicates the engine air fuel ratio is not being adjusted by the oxygen sensor signal or the ECM as expected to do so. The source of the information below is the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), which maintains TSBs for vehicles sold in the United States. Your path: TSB Home > 1989 > 1989 Ford > 1989 Ford F150 The following TSB(s) may apply to your 1989 Ford F150. The correct color is TRW #630224 or Eastwood's "dark Ford blue." 1989 Ford F150 Technical Service Bulletins. ** The blue used on 1966-1968 Ford engines is a darker blue than used on earlier Ford 352 valve covers. * The blue used on these engines is very similar to the lighter blue used on the late-'60s Ford engines. To help clarify this situation, we have created the following chart for reference.
Yes, Ford engines were painted blue - but not until 1966 and not after 1981. I have seen this on more than one occasion, but never on a car restored to the level of this Thunderbird, and it brings out a misconception apparently more common than you might expect. Not wanting to offend the justifiably proud owner by questioning the engine color, I complimented him on the car and walked away. Unfortunately, all this outstanding detailing surrounded an engine painted "Ford Blue". All the proper decals and markings were in place, the hoses and belts were correct and held in place by the proper clamping, etc. The closer I studied the car, the more amazed I was by the attention to detail throughout the restoration, particularly in the engine compartment. Obviously, the combination of the sunroof and big engine made this one very desirable Thunderbird. The block codes were as follows 144ci: ' N ', 170ci: ' T ' Note: 200/250ci engines, and some 170s, did not have block codes, as metal tags were used instead. Bid for the chance to own a G-Code 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL 406/405 4-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Also see: 1973-1979 Ford Truck Engine Identification Tag Codes (at ) A complete listing of all engine ID tag. Block codes were in use up to 1964, or there about, then Ford switched to small metal tags that were bolted to the engine block. (NOTE 5) 'B' if in Police unit, 'E' if in Taxi unit.
Making this Bird even more rare was the fact that it was powered by the 350 hp, 430 CID Linclon engine. SOURCE: 1965-1972 Ford Car Master Parts Catalog. (O) ISC did not respond properly (extends to touch throttle then retracts for KOEO) - ISC. Idle Speed Control motor or Air Bypass not controlling idle properly (generally idle too low) - ISC. I attended a large Ford show this past summer and encountered a beautifully restored '60 Thunderbird with the factory sunroof, one of slightly more than 900 so equipped. OBD-I Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Applications - 2-Digit Ford Codes.