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SECTION 0
GENERAL INFORMATION AND LUBRICATION CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
General Information.................................................................. 0-1 Lubrication.................................................................................... 0-5
GENERAL INFORMATION INDEX
Model Line U p............................................................... Truck Model Designation............................................. Vehicle Identification Number and Rating Plate.... Engine Number............................................................... Unit and Serial Number Locations...........................
0-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2
MODEL LINE UP
The 10 through 35 Series truck model line-up for 1974 consists of the models shown in the Charts in this section.
Service Parts Identification Plate................................. Keys and Locks............................................................... Emergency Starting........................................................ Towing...............................................................................
0-3 0-3 0-3 0-4
08 - 48-53 in. 09 - 54-59 in. 10 - 60-65 in. 14 - 84-89 in.
Truck Model Designation
A five digit number preceded by a letter is used to designate truck models. For example, vehicle C 10703 would be: Conventional C, 4900 lbs.-6800 lbs. GVW 1, 42 in. -47 in. Cab-to-Axle dimension 07, Chassis cab 03, as listed below. First Letter - Chassis
C - Conventional (Conventional Cab, Suburban) G - Light Duty Forward Control K - Four-Wheel Drive P - Forward Control
Fourth and Fifth Numbers-Body Styles
Pickup boxes, tailgate and drop glass, van bodies, and trim are options. 03 - Cab 05 - Van (windowless) 06 - Suburban and Van (with windows) 14 - Utility 32 - Motor Home Chassis 42 - Forward Control Chassis 63 - Four-Door Crew Cab
First Number-GVW Range
1 - 4500-7150 lbs. 2 - 5500-8200 lbs. 3 - 6200-14000 lbs. Second and Third NumbersCab-To-Axle Dimension
05 - 30-35 in. 07 - 42-47 in.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND RATING PLATE
A combination vehicle identification number and rating plate used on all models (fig. 1) is located on the left door pillar of CK models. On Forward Control models (except P30 Motor Home Chassis) it is attached to the dash and toe panel. The vehicle identification number stamped on the plate decodes into the information shown in Figure 2. LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
