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'489 Differential Numbering Identification: stamped on the ring gear edge

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I have an 8 3/4 '489 differential rear end I removed from my '71 Charger, and I'd like to know what all the numbers mean that are stamped on the ring gear edge.

2800270, then a - ?
3.23 (I'll bet this means its gear ratio is 3.23
MS 29 ?
3 11 71 (DOM) ?

The housing is stamped 2881489

Although it looks clean and all the gears look great, I intend on taking it out and putting in a DR Diff Sure-Grip when I have a job again, and am back being whole and towards earning and spending!

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2800270, then a - ? [[[[[[Ring gear part number]]]]]
3.23 (I'll bet this means its gear ratio is 3.23 [[[[[[Yes 3:23]]]]]
MS 29 ?[[[[[Most likely some assembly or machine process code]]]]]
3 11 71 (DOM) ?[[[[[Most likely its born date]]]]]

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