i thank you for your input. this is the second time i have been told the possibility that it is a L2201dt. still not sure. if anyone has the specifications on this 2201 i would be happy to have it. as for the color, it has been painted over with the closest color that they could find, which is darker orange.i will try to download a pic that shows this. as for the top lever on the trans, it is a high low range on the trans. i hope i covered all of your questions, you have certainly covered some of mine. also, yes it is a 3cyl diesel. thanks