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Old Jan 10, 2023 | 10:59 PM
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cab heigth

dose a 1981 ln900 cab set higher over the frame then a f800 cab ?
 
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The L model cabs set at different heights according to what series and engine it got
L600 set lowest using the FT gas engine
L700 I’m no sure but could be got with a small v8 Cat diesel, they would have a small air scoop on the right side of the hood
L800/8000 cab set around 2” higher and had a taller hood to accommodate midrange size diesel engines
L900/9000 cab set around 4” higher than 600 models to accommodate the large 855 Cummins and 3406 Cat Diesels
 
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thanks for the info ,thats why the f600 look so small .I don't have a dog house ,but would like a detroit straight 6 or a 8.3 cummins .I would settle for a 6v71 DD
 
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Originally Posted by Destroked 450
The L model cabs set at different heights according to what series and engine it got
L600 set lowest using the FT gas engine
L700 I’m no sure but could be got with a small v8 Cat diesel, they would have a small air scoop on the right side of the hood
L800/8000 cab set around 2” higher and had a taller hood to accommodate midrange size diesel engines
L900/9000 cab set around 4” higher than 600 models to accommodate the large 855 Cummins and 3406 Cat Diesels
Same in Oz.....
LN7000 here had the V8 Cat's and 5 speed clarke box.and low set on splayed chassis rails small opening grille and bonnet scoop/
LN8000 had 3208 Cat or 6V71 Detroit driver side round air intake.Straight chassis rails.medium set cab height.
LN9000 had V903 Cummins, 3406 Cat or Detroit twin side air rams. Straight chassis rails or double frame rails and high set cabs to clear the larger V engines.

Only some of the earlier models had petrol engines, Australia was mainly a diesel market but we didn't get the L series until 1975.




 
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