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Hour meter

Is it possible to reset hour meter for engine? I put a new motor in and need to set to zero. I hope i dont need to buy a new dash/display to do so.
Thanks for the help
  • Posted 15 May 2016 14:41
  • By IDMllc
  • joined 15 May'16 - 2 messages
  • Idaho, United States
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Hour meter will only log hours when the engine is running. I do not think it will count with the key switch in the on position.
  • Posted 18 May 2016 04:38
  • By BREWSKI
  • joined 10 Jan'12 - 1,699 messages
  • Nebraska, United States
Will the hr meter run with key on but not running? Im trying to figure out hay this machine has 25000plus hours and only 3200 on the transmission. its in great shape almost brand new. everything is all original but number dont add up.
  • Posted 18 May 2016 01:38
  • By IDMllc
  • joined 15 May'16 - 2 messages
  • Idaho, United States
If this is a Fortis truck, the hour meter will not reset if you replace the dash. It will reset to the stored hours in the VSM once installed.
  • Posted 17 May 2016 22:41
  • By BREWSKI
  • joined 10 Jan'12 - 1,699 messages
  • Nebraska, United States
Sorry but the only way is a new dash. Why do you need to zero it?? As yes the engine will be zero hours but the rest of the truck won't be. If it's just to keep an eye on engine hours just fit a shaker hour meter to the block
  • Posted 17 May 2016 03:06
  • By lifter01
  • joined 4 Jul'09 - 462 messages
  • West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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