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Fmtaylor at 10:29, 1 November 2026

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	* [[Chassis Documentation]]		* [[Chassis Documentation]]
			* [[Engine Identification]]
	* [[Fuel System]]		* [[Fuel System]]
	* [[ Bus_Specs_Start \| The Original Specifications ]]		* [[ Bus_Specs_Start \| The Original Specifications ]]

Fmtaylor at 10:28, 1 November 2026

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	= Original Bus Specifications =		= Original Bus Specifications =
	~~== TAG #1 ==~~
	* MFD. BY CARPENTER BODY WORKS, INC. : 3-88
	* INC. VEH. MFD. BY: FORD 10-87
	* G.V.W.R. : 28000 LBS.
	* G.A.W.R. FRONT : 9000 with 265/75Rx225G tires 22.5x7.5 rims, 120 psi cold SINGLE
	* G.A.W.R. REAR : 19220 with 265/75Rx225G tires 22.5x7.5 rims, 110 psi cold DUAL
	* VIN: 1FDXB70K4JVA01204
	** 1988 Ford B-series chassis cab, 429, built at KTP.



	~~=== See also ===~~

	* [[Chassis Documentation]]		* [[Chassis Documentation]]
	* [[Fuel System]]		* [[Fuel System]]
	* [[ Bus_Specs_Start \| The Original Specifications ]]		* [[ Bus_Specs_Start \| The Original Specifications ]]

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Fmtaylor at 22:10, 29 October 2026

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	* [[Chassis Documentation]]		* [[Chassis Documentation]]
	* [[Fuel System]]		* [[Fuel System]]
	* [[~~Bus Specs Start~~]]		* [[Bus_Specs_Start \| Original specs]]

Fmtaylor at 22:09, 29 October 2026

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	* [[Chassis Documentation]]		* [[Chassis Documentation]]
	* [[Fuel System]]		* [[Fuel System]]
	* [[~~Bus_Specs_Start~~]]		* [[Bus Specs Start]]

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Fmtaylor at 22:08, 29 October 2026

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	~~== Engine Identification ==~~

	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~
	\|-
	~~\| '''Status''' \|\| Induction and displacement '''confirmed'''. Factory LPG status '''pending Marti deluxe report'''.~~
	\|}

	~~=== Displacement and configuration ===~~

	~~The engine is a '''Ford 429 (7.0L) V8, 4V induction, Lima-built'''. Confirmed by three independent on-vehicle sources:~~

	* Air cleaner lid stamping: <code>429 4V LIMA ENGINE</code>
	* Valve cover tag: <code>E7AE-9C485-CGG</code> / <code>7.0L HFMO7.5AGEI</code>
	* Intake manifold casting: <code>9425-DA</code> (prefix obscured by coolant hose)

	~~The <code>E7AE</code> prefix dates the valve cover to the 1987 engineering year, consistent with the October 1987 chassis build date. The engine is believed original to the chassis.~~

	~~=== Induction hardware ===~~

	* Mixer: '''Impco CA425''' — 4-barrel-flange mixer, correct for a stock 4V 429.
	* Mount: cast-style, no obvious aftermarket adapter plate. Photographed for the record.
	* Fuel: LPG. Believed factory or ship-through conversion; see [[#Fuel system status\|Fuel system status]].

	~~=== Intake casting ===~~

	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~
	\|-
	~~! Field !! Value~~
	\|-
	~~\| Family code \|\| <code>9425</code> (intake manifold)~~
	\|-
	~~\| Suffix \|\| <code>DA</code> (4V revision)~~
	\|-
	~~\| Prefix \|\| Obscured — partially read, ambiguous~~
	\|-
	~~\| Location \|\| Top surface, rear of carb pad~~
	\|-
	~~\| Status \|\| 4V confirmed; prefix to be re-read at teardown~~
	\|}

	~~=== Fuel system status ===~~

	~~'''Believed factory LPG — pending Marti deluxe confirmation.'''~~

	~~Supporting evidence:~~
	* Cast-style mixer mount with no obvious aftermarket plate
	* DSO special order tag (<code>DSO 74 / SO 3152</code>) on firewall
	* Factory fleet options: built-in traction sanders, front tow hooks

	~~On confirmation, upgrade to fact and cite the Marti invoice line. If the invoice shows a ship-through or upfitter conversion, log as "factory-ordered LPG conversion."~~

	~~=== Blower build notes ===~~

	* Single Model E vaporizer is '''insufficient''' for boosted volume — plan on '''dual Model E vaporizers, boost-referenced''', parallel coolant feed, equal-length reference lines from a common manifold source, and a lockoff sized for combined flow.
	* Single CA425 mixer is '''insufficient''' at target power — plan on dual mixers into a common plenum with a fabricated dual-plate adapter.
	* Compression and cam to be measured by the shop before boost selection; do not assume gasoline-spec figures.
	* Heads to be checked for LPG-spec hardened seats at teardown.

	~~=== Documentation ===~~

	~~Photos filed: air cleaner lid, valve cover tag, intake casting, mixer and mount, engine bay overall.~~

	=== See also ===		=== See also ===

Fmtaylor at 21:07, 29 October 2026

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	== Engine Identification ==		== Engine Identification ==

	{~~{Notice~~\|~~text~~=Status~~: induction~~ and displacement '''confirmed'''. Factory LPG status '''pending Marti deluxe report'''.}}		{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
			\| '''Status''' \|\| Induction and displacement '''confirmed'''. Factory LPG status '''pending Marti deluxe report'''.
			\|}

	=== Displacement and configuration ===		=== Displacement and configuration ===
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	The engine is a '''Ford 429 (7.0L) V8, 4V induction, Lima-built'''. Confirmed by three independent on-vehicle sources:		The engine is a '''Ford 429 (7.0L) V8, 4V induction, Lima-built'''. Confirmed by three independent on-vehicle sources:

	* Air cleaner lid stamping: {{code\|429 4V LIMA ENGINE}}		* Air cleaner lid stamping: <code>429 4V LIMA ENGINE</code>
	* Valve cover tag: {{code\|E7AE-9C485-CGG}} / {{code\|7.0L HFMO7.5AGEI}}		* Valve cover tag: <code>E7AE-9C485-CGG</code> / <code>7.0L HFMO7.5AGEI</code>
	* Intake manifold casting: {{code\|9425-DA}} (prefix obscured by coolant hose)		* Intake manifold casting: <code>9425-DA</code> (prefix obscured by coolant hose)

	The {{code\|E7AE}} prefix dates the valve cover to the 1987 engineering year, consistent with the October 1987 chassis build date. The engine is believed original to the chassis.		The <code>E7AE</code> prefix dates the valve cover to the 1987 engineering year, consistent with the October 1987 chassis build date. The engine is believed original to the chassis.

	=== Induction hardware ===		=== Induction hardware ===
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	! Field !! Value		! Field !! Value
	\|-		\|-
	\| Family code \|\| {{code\|9425}} (intake manifold)		\| Family code \|\| <code>9425</code> (intake manifold)
	\|-		\|-
	\| Suffix \|\| {{code\|DA}} (4V revision)		\| Suffix \|\| <code>DA</code> (4V revision)
	\|-		\|-
	\| Prefix \|\| Obscured — partially read, ambiguous		\| Prefix \|\| Obscured — partially read, ambiguous
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	Supporting evidence:		Supporting evidence:
	* Cast-style mixer mount with no obvious aftermarket plate		* Cast-style mixer mount with no obvious aftermarket plate
	* DSO special order tag ({{code\|DSO 74 / SO 3152}}) on firewall		* DSO special order tag (<code>DSO 74 / SO 3152</code>) on firewall
	* Factory fleet options: built-in traction sanders, front tow hooks		* Factory fleet options: built-in traction sanders, front tow hooks

Fmtaylor at 20:38, 29 October 2026

2026-10-29T20:38:50Z

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	* VIN: 1FDXB70K4JVA01204		* VIN: 1FDXB70K4JVA01204
	** 1988 Ford B-series chassis cab, 429, built at KTP.		** 1988 Ford B-series chassis cab, 429, built at KTP.


			== Engine Identification ==

			{{Notice\|text=Status: induction and displacement '''confirmed'''. Factory LPG status '''pending Marti deluxe report'''.}}

			=== Displacement and configuration ===

			The engine is a '''Ford 429 (7.0L) V8, 4V induction, Lima-built'''. Confirmed by three independent on-vehicle sources:

			* Air cleaner lid stamping: {{code\|429 4V LIMA ENGINE}}
			* Valve cover tag: {{code\|E7AE-9C485-CGG}} / {{code\|7.0L HFMO7.5AGEI}}
			* Intake manifold casting: {{code\|9425-DA}} (prefix obscured by coolant hose)

			The {{code\|E7AE}} prefix dates the valve cover to the 1987 engineering year, consistent with the October 1987 chassis build date. The engine is believed original to the chassis.

			=== Induction hardware ===

			* Mixer: '''Impco CA425''' — 4-barrel-flange mixer, correct for a stock 4V 429.
			* Mount: cast-style, no obvious aftermarket adapter plate. Photographed for the record.
			* Fuel: LPG. Believed factory or ship-through conversion; see [[#Fuel system status\|Fuel system status]].

			=== Intake casting ===

			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
			! Field !! Value
			\|-
			\| Family code \|\| {{code\|9425}} (intake manifold)
			\|-
			\| Suffix \|\| {{code\|DA}} (4V revision)
			\|-
			\| Prefix \|\| Obscured — partially read, ambiguous
			\|-
			\| Location \|\| Top surface, rear of carb pad
			\|-
			\| Status \|\| 4V confirmed; prefix to be re-read at teardown
			\|}

			=== Fuel system status ===

			'''Believed factory LPG — pending Marti deluxe confirmation.'''

			Supporting evidence:
			* Cast-style mixer mount with no obvious aftermarket plate
			* DSO special order tag ({{code\|DSO 74 / SO 3152}}) on firewall
			* Factory fleet options: built-in traction sanders, front tow hooks

			On confirmation, upgrade to fact and cite the Marti invoice line. If the invoice shows a ship-through or upfitter conversion, log as "factory-ordered LPG conversion."

			=== Blower build notes ===

			* Single Model E vaporizer is '''insufficient''' for boosted volume — plan on '''dual Model E vaporizers, boost-referenced''', parallel coolant feed, equal-length reference lines from a common manifold source, and a lockoff sized for combined flow.
			* Single CA425 mixer is '''insufficient''' at target power — plan on dual mixers into a common plenum with a fabricated dual-plate adapter.
			* Compression and cam to be measured by the shop before boost selection; do not assume gasoline-spec figures.
			* Heads to be checked for LPG-spec hardened seats at teardown.

			=== Documentation ===

			Photos filed: air cleaner lid, valve cover tag, intake casting, mixer and mount, engine bay overall.

			=== See also ===

			* [[Chassis Documentation]]
			* [[Fuel System]]

Fmtaylor at 14:51, 28 October 2026

2026-10-28T14:51:40Z

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	* G.A.W.R. REAR : 19220 with 265/75Rx225G tires 22.5x7.5 rims, 110 psi cold DUAL		* G.A.W.R. REAR : 19220 with 265/75Rx225G tires 22.5x7.5 rims, 110 psi cold DUAL
	* VIN: 1FDXB70K4JVA01204		* VIN: 1FDXB70K4JVA01204
			** 1988 Ford B-series chassis cab, 429, built at KTP.

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:11, 29 October 2026
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	* [[Chassis Documentation]]		* [[Chassis Documentation]]
	* [[Fuel System]]		* [[Fuel System]]
	* [[Bus_Specs_Start \| Original ~~specs~~]]		* [[ Bus_Specs_Start \| The Original Specifications ]]