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Vehicle Identification Number

Engine can be identified by fifth character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), located on plate attached to top left side of instrument panel, and visible through windshield.

1975-76 VIN CODES (1)

Application Codes
260"2-Bbl. F
305"2-Bbl. H
350" 4-Bbl.
  Omega L
All Others R
400" 4-Bbl. (2)
455" 4-Bbl.
  Toronado S
All Others T
(1) Information for 1975 models not available.
(2) Information not available from manufacturer.
1977-78 VIN CODES

Application Codes
260"2-Bbl. F
305"2-Bbl. U
305" 4-Bbl. (1) G
350" 4-Bbl. (LM1) L
350" 4-Bbl. (L34) R
350" Diesel (2) N
403" 4-Bbl. K
(1) VIN Hon 1978 models.
(2) Used in 1978 models only.
1979 VIN CODES

Application Codes
260"2-Bbl. F
260" Diesel P
301"2-Bbl. Y
305"2-Bbl. G
305" 4-Bbl. H
350" 4-Bbl. L
350" 4-Bbl. R
350" Diesel N
403" 4-Bbl. K