Just thanks for all the ideas. It's how we learn and especially me as I try to figure out the truck. At a fish camp now and away from truck but maybe when I get to my village I'll take some pics of the underside and normal heavy wear places like pedals and see what you think. A lot of experience on this forum and appreciate it.
View attachment 581913Do have a picture of engine compartment. Real dusty but no oil anywhere and underside of motor not a drop either so hoping for the low millage. It's got all the diesel engine and cab heaters on it so it's set up for the cold. I run the town snow grader etc. each winter and do mechanic work around diesels so some experience with what millage does to engines. Can't wait to work on it. Stan
And please don't hold it against me but yes I'm on an Alaskan reality show called Yukon Men. It 4th season premiered 2 days ago but didn't get to see it. Got a Sat Dish at camp for email/internet but no TV.
Welcome stanzuray, here are pics of my '86 M1031 contact truck which is what yours is. The throttle actuator on the engine is for the 12KW generator in the back. The gen runs from a PTO on the transfercase and uses the actuator to maintain 1800 RPM under all electrical loads. There is also a 3 phase air compressor back there. I am assuming yours is still in place as some trucks went to auction missing equipment. My truck has a confirmed 6888 miles on it and other than faded paint is the cleanest Mil truck I have ever picked up. It had a bunch of tools in it too. I wouldn't be surprised if your truck mileage is actual as many of these trucks did sit for a long time. As stated before, look under the truck and at all the high wear points and you will know if the mileage is correct pretty quick.