My new to me 1983 M923A1

[Bulldogg]

Well hear is my new to me 1983 M923A1 its my first ever military truck so I might have a lot of questions for help on it. It does need a little work but runs and drives like a champ. Once I throw my own style into it it will be a beast of a truck. Mostly will be used for farm work but of course Im going to play in the back forty with it!!! How many of you name your truck??? Could use some suggestions

 

[armytruck63]

Welcome to the site. Your truck might just be a plain old M923, I have an '84 M923.

 

[drician]

My first M923A1 is "Ironheade" with an E so they know we mean business. My second M923A1 is "Big R", and I have yet to name my M931A1....

 

[Bulldogg]

Thanks Im learning a lot from this site on my truck a lot of help hear!! Your right if could be plain M923 the GL just called it a M923A1 but Im happy with it lol I hope next week I cant post a pic of the truck and the trailer I just bought hahah

 

[Gunzy]

Welcome, it is just a M923, the 11.00X20 Goodyears are the give away. I have one just like it only it is camo. Have fun with it.

 

[porkysplace]

Welcome from michigan . Your going to need to download the TM's and learn to use them , they can be found here
[h=3]TM's for the 939 series trucks[/h]You should read this one before operating as it will save you some costly repairs from improper operation and start-up/shut-down procedures. TM9-2320-272-10.pdf

 

[MtnSnow]

The following pretty much holds true for the other M939 series trucks
M923 = 11.00x20 duals
M923A1 = 14.00x20 Super Singles
M923A2 = 14.00x20 Super Singles w/C.T.I.S

 

[Bulldogg]

Thanks to all for the help this is the first of hopefully many to come of trucks I know already I'm hooked and my buds are also to they all want one now!! Yea I'm learning the TM s and using the search option. Now I got one my gf is going to get one next year lol Also happy I got a M1061 to go behind it so also hitting up the trailer TMs

 

[Scar59]

Bulldog,
Congrats on your new truck, equipped with the 11x20 XL Michelins , good tires. That will make a great farm truck.
I stock an spin on oil filter adapter kit for the NHC250, replaces the cartridge/canister assembly with commercial Fleetguard LF670 filter. All our 250s are equipped. Also change out the air dryer filter. These vehicle have sat for a while
and will benefit from a change out. Other than that check fluids and maybe change the trans filter (Fram 3519A) cheap insurance.
Have fun, read the manuals
Joe C

 

[joesco]

Congrats, my M931 Bob is a work in progress. He is known as ZEUS. My Bobbed Deuce was known as BRUTUS. My first mod was locking door handles and a keyed battery kill switch, then a Zerostart 1500 watt block heater, a must in NH and worth every penny of the $62.00 spent, next was step ($35.00) on the driver's side and last week a dual Baldwin Spin-on Fuel Filter setup. Now a modification to the modified suspension setup.

 

[wreckerman893]

How many of you name your truck??? Could use some suggestions

I have named trucks in the past. My Freightliner was Rachael Dee and the last Peterbuilt I drove was Jessica (the first song I heard on the radio when I picked it up new). I haven't named the M927 yet, something will pop up one day and she'll have a name.

 

[Bulldogg]

Well I think it has a fram oil filter already I'll check tomorrow and I plan on changing oil and fuel filters along with the air filter and yes I'm rebuilding the air cleaner and replacing the air govner as well it airs up 150 psi. Is it OK to run 15-w40 oil in them? Its what we run in our farm tractors. I read the the owners manual front to back and side to side lol I'm not takeing any chances with it lol

 

[juanprado]

Fram filter? is it on the passenger side? If so, that is the Transmission spin on filter. Easy to change but personally I would never use a fram filter. I sold parts for 20 years and fram has a bad rep and I have seen their filters cut open. Pure junk.

The oil filter is in a canister on the driver's side and impossible to brand until pulled.

Canister technology went out with the dinosaurs. Easy to change to spin on. Faster oil pressure and way better filtration. Search and you will find threads on it and where to buy cheap ~ $70. Check my build thread for pics.

Air filter is military surplus only. No aftermarket.

15w40 oil ok.

Check the air brake troubleshooting flow chart in the newer tm's I posted. Air governor is the most widely changed component that is usually NOT the problem.

Welcome to the madness! My truck is named for my daughter "Major Zippidy"

 

[Gunzy]

The following pretty much holds true for the other M939 series trucks
M923 = 11.00x20 duals
M923A1 = 14.00x20 Super Singles
M923A2 = 14.00x20 Super Singles w/C.T.I.S

A2s also have the 8.3 6CTA Cummins engine, all others have 855ci NHC250 Cummins.

 

[Gunzy]

Oh, and yes I have a name for my truck. I call it "The Brick Hauler" as it will sometimes haul a '75 Bricklin SV1 car, not bricks. Here is my truck and the Bricklin which also has the name of Kermie.

 

[Bulldogg]

Great names everyone!!! Thanks for the advice about the govner I don't quite know what it is but I build air pressure to 150psi and then the relief valve opens on main tank but I'll put the new ppv in because I needed it and air it up and check everything sorry about all the questions its just a new experience to me

 

[3rdaavbn]

Welcome from Georgia!