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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1984VALUE VAN P3500, 7.4 W, AUTOMATIC, 475/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICAL5.0L V8 - VIN [H]ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
1984 GMC Value Van P3500, 7.4 W, Automatic, 475/M40

Engine Identification

1984 GMC Value Van P3500, 7.4 W, Automatic, 475/M40SECTION Engine Identification
NOTE: For engine repair procedures not covered in this article, see ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES - GENERAL INFORMATION article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

Engine identification number is stamped on a machined pad on front of cylinder block, immediately forward of right cylinder head. Engine types are identified by a letter code (VIN code), in eighth position of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES

5.0L V8 4-Bbl. Engine Code Engine Identification No.
VIN Code H LE9 (1)
(1) FCC, FCD, FCF, FCH, FCK, FCM, FCN, FCR, FCS, FCT, FDC, FDD, FDF, FDH, FDH, FDK, FDM, FDN, FDR, FDS, FDT.
RENDER: 1.0x

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