Vin decode please
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K70 = F700 diesel (MPC doesn't use the F7000 designation, even though the shop manual and badging refer to F7000)
B = Caterpillar model V190 - 3208 636 CID V8 diesel engine 175 HP @ 2800 RPM
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
BE5089 = 1978 numerical series, January 1978 production
158 = 158 inch wheelbase
J = Rangoon Red
K706 = F700 Diesel, 25,500 lbs GVWR
4A8 = 4A = Black H/D Vinyl with full width seat / 81 = 81A Standard Cab.
B6
B = Fan clutchless sound pkg. or engine less Calif emission (this is usually the auxiliary transmission code but is also used for odd ball items like this)
6 = Clark model 390V five speed direct transmission
EHM
EH = Eaton model 17221 two speed rear axle, 18,500 lbs capacity, 5.57 / 7.60 ratios
M = Ford 7,000 lb capacity front axle with power steering (also used for a 12,000 lb axle without power steering but I'd bet you have PS)
25500 = 25,500 lbs GVWR
57 = Houston District Sales Office. No special order, bought off the lot.
B = Caterpillar model V190 - 3208 636 CID V8 diesel engine 175 HP @ 2800 RPM
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
BE5089 = 1978 numerical series, January 1978 production
158 = 158 inch wheelbase
J = Rangoon Red
K706 = F700 Diesel, 25,500 lbs GVWR
4A8 = 4A = Black H/D Vinyl with full width seat / 81 = 81A Standard Cab.
B6
B = Fan clutchless sound pkg. or engine less Calif emission (this is usually the auxiliary transmission code but is also used for odd ball items like this)
6 = Clark model 390V five speed direct transmission
EHM
EH = Eaton model 17221 two speed rear axle, 18,500 lbs capacity, 5.57 / 7.60 ratios
M = Ford 7,000 lb capacity front axle with power steering (also used for a 12,000 lb axle without power steering but I'd bet you have PS)
25500 = 25,500 lbs GVWR
57 = Houston District Sales Office. No special order, bought off the lot.
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K70 = F700 diesel (MPC doesn't use the F7000 designation, even though the shop manual and badging refer to F7000)
B = Caterpillar model V190 - 3208 636 CID V8 diesel engine 175 HP @ 2800 RPM
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
BE5089 = 1978 numerical series, January 1978 production
158 = 158 inch wheelbase
J = Rangoon Red
K706 = F700 Diesel, 25,500 lbs GVWR
4A8 = 4A = Black H/D Vinyl with full width seat / 81 = 81A Standard Cab.
B6
B = Fan clutchless sound pkg. or engine less Calif emission (this is usually the auxiliary transmission code but is also used for odd ball items like this)
6 = Clark model 390V five speed direct transmission
EHM
EH = Eaton model 17221 two speed rear axle, 18,500 lbs capacity, 5.57 / 7.60 ratios
M = Ford 7,000 lb capacity front axle with power steering (also used for a 12,000 lb axle without power steering but I'd bet you have PS)
25500 = 25,500 lbs GVWR
57 = Houston District Sales Office. No special order, bought off the lot.
B = Caterpillar model V190 - 3208 636 CID V8 diesel engine 175 HP @ 2800 RPM
V = Kentucky Truck Plant
BE5089 = 1978 numerical series, January 1978 production
158 = 158 inch wheelbase
J = Rangoon Red
K706 = F700 Diesel, 25,500 lbs GVWR
4A8 = 4A = Black H/D Vinyl with full width seat / 81 = 81A Standard Cab.
B6
B = Fan clutchless sound pkg. or engine less Calif emission (this is usually the auxiliary transmission code but is also used for odd ball items like this)
6 = Clark model 390V five speed direct transmission
EHM
EH = Eaton model 17221 two speed rear axle, 18,500 lbs capacity, 5.57 / 7.60 ratios
M = Ford 7,000 lb capacity front axle with power steering (also used for a 12,000 lb axle without power steering but I'd bet you have PS)
25500 = 25,500 lbs GVWR
57 = Houston District Sales Office. No special order, bought off the lot.
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