I got the itch a while back to get my first green machine and every search I generated had a steelsoldier thread pop up....... Figured I better kick google to the curb & join SS!
So here is my big question...... Or curiosity: these hour meters and odometer readings just don't seem to jive...... Any thought s?
How often were the meters replaced?
Were they replaced with engine work?
how many times have these rolled over?
ultimently just looking for sage advice on interpreting what I'm seeing?
regardless keeping my fingers crossed I should have my green machine in a couple of days.
I'm no expert, but from what I've learned on here they could be replaced and never written up. OR some are accurate and weren't driven that much. I think I also read that when a truck is rebuilt they replace the odometer and hours, but I'm not sure if that is accurate either.
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I sense a joke coming........whats the difference between an M923 & a politician??????? you can throw a politician.....or a M923 can stand its ground ......or ??????
anyhow, oddly enough I found the following info on someone's ad for a M923 for sale,...what do y'all think (I had never heard this, or anythingl like it for that matter) ((cut and pasted from listing))
*Note on Hours; With only 105 hours showing, it is very likely that the truck was overhauled by the military. When the military does an overhaul, they replace the hour log if they rebuild everything -or- they replace the odometer if they put new everything in (motor, transmission, transfer case, axles, etc.). We do not see any concrete evidence of a military overhaul (like a warrantee or service tag), but that is not unusual. So it is very likely (99%) that this truck was completely overhauled 105 hours ago - which would be consistent with the condition that this motor was in, even the fluids themselves were all almost brand new/clean.
A lot of the 900 series will have an extra plate on the dash that states the sn/location/date/ mileage at PMP . That is if they have gone through overhaul. not a great picture but it is the black plate to the right of the dash, PMP= Product Modernization Program
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Last edited by MWMULES; 01-05-2012 at 11:51.
Reason: added pic's
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Thanks for the info, now highlighting my ignorance ......... What is PMP? I am guessing it has to do with the maintenance & rebuild...but, got to claim ignorance here!
My appologies, in my excitement to get on board I read the user agreement (in all its splendor) rather quickly, and aparently ran over the rule I violated without it setting in.
Odometer readings r correct?
