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Old May 10, 2022 | 05:31 PM
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1980 L8000

I was hoping that "NumberDummy" could decode this for my L8000

 
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R80 = LN800 diesel

U = Caterpillar 3208N or 3208T 8 cylinder 636/10.4 L displacement diesel engine

V = Kentucky Truck Plant

GK0299 = 1980 numerical series

9A = White

58 = Twin Cities District Sales Office

204 = 204 inch wheelbase

R803 = LN 800 diesel, 27,500 lbs GVWR

DZ8 = Standard cab. I do not have the full upholstery, seat type etc info.

SD = Spicer model CM-6052-A five speed direct transmission.

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CP = Eaton model 23221 two speed rear axle, 23,000 lbs capacity, 5.43/7.39 ratios
P = Rockwell (Timken) model FF-903 front axle, 12,000 lbs capacity with power steering.

 
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