Yes, the hour meters do quit and get replaced through the years. You will know more about it by looking at things like brake pedal wear. But in reality, how much wear is left in tracks and undercarriage and how well it starts and runs is more important to you than how many hours it has done. Got any pictures?
Thank you ccjersey. That's what I was thinking. I cant seem to upload pics, but I know the tracks still have plenty of life in them and the pins don't seem too flat spotted. Looking at the brakes are my next check and not sure where they are located at. I'm replacing the ring gear at the moment and just saw that the bendix gear is pretty chewed up as well. and I hear I have to remove the pony motor to get to that gear. ohh well ill have it running sometime. thanks again. norcal.