I scored a M923a1

[army_nurse]

I am In the 5 ton family now. I got a pretty sweet M923A1 today. Went for a nice spin and got to know the truck a bit. It shifts out nice (a lot like a M985 I drove when I was in 6/27). It fired up even though it was below 32 with no problem. GREAT BREAKS!!! I got to get into the -10 and -20 and bring myself up to speed. This is by far my favorite military truck I have ever owned. I will post pics when I get off work early enough to be home in the light.

 

[jw4x4]

Enjoy your new ride. And post some pics when you get a chance.

 

[wreckerman893]

Welcome to the 5 ton club....I hope you have a strong back.

 

[Scarecrow1]

Welcome to the club like the man said they are big and so is everything on them lol.

 

[MtnSnow]

Congrats!

 

[Coffey1]

Welcome to the 5 ton club.

 

[5tonman1971]

Welcome to the club! 5 tons are by far the coolest of the cargo trucks. You get the most looks and pointing and staring with their jaws to the floor!

 

[Karl kostman]

5 tonners are the shiznick to say the least!
KK

 

[army_nurse]

Here is "BIG MIKE". Went over all the 10 level checks. So far we are good. 38 degrees here this morning and he started without turning over more than 3 seconds. I was counting!!! This is by far the best military vehicle I have ever owned. Oil change, trans fluid swap to dextron III and a spinn on fuel and oil filter conversion in the not too distant future.

 

[flashgordon]

Are you sure thats an A1? The Dual wheels indicate A0, or straight M923. Someone correct me if Im wrong, Anyway..
Nice Truck. Welcome to the Club.

-FLASH-

 

[army_nurse]

You are correct It's an A0

 

[zout]

Very nice and congradulations on the 5ton - its a whole new world isn't it.

 

[M35A2-AZ]

Welcome to the 5 ton club!!!!

 

[Carlo]

What year is it? Looks good!

 

[Scar59]

Nice truck, welcome to the big truck club. I carry the oil filter adapter kits and putting together the fuel/ water separator mod kit real soon. Good easy upgrades that make ,commercially available filters, easy to find. Run some Diesel Kleen through the fuel system, winter formula for your location.
Have fun,
JC

 

[army_nurse]

That's a wilco on the diesel clean. Have a 24 to 12 volt converter I am getting ready to install this weekend. Fluid changes as well this weekend

 

[army_nurse]

It is a 1985. It's an Oklahoma truck. Was in the 120th ENG

 

[army_nurse]

oil & filter change done, trans fluid swaped to Dextron III wtih a new filter as well, wiring for the 24 volt to 12 volt 30 amp converter installed. i will get pics tonight. i will have a toggle switch on the drivers side of the seat/battery box that will turn the system on and off. that is also where the power outlets fot the 12 volt acceries will be. I am going to get a military switch when i can so that it has a more authentic look. I have to replace the fuel filter and then we are road ready. I am very pleased with this truck. pulled some stumps with it this weekend made short work of them. I am saving money to get a dump bed kit and have it installed. i dont have the tools here and its a 550 mile round trip to the ranch where i do have the tools. so i will have it done. Working on my ABS light being on. Did the troubleshooting and have discovered i need a part. so i guess i will get that before i get the dump bed. Then after the dump bed i am going to paint it.

 

[Coffey1]

Did you remove the oil from transmission cooler.

 

[army_nurse]

yes i did. followed the TM. i will replace the internal filter when i swap the fluid again in about 100 miles or so.