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Thread: Forklift woes
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16th Jun 2019, 11:18 AM #1
Forklift woes
Sometime ago I had a post about replacing the petrol engine in a forklift with a diesel.
Well still trying to locate a working replacement diesel that does not have any electronics in the fuel system.
I located one of the major problems with the petrol engines ignition system , one night I had to start it and had the engine cover up so that I could connect the battery leads.
I was standing on the same side as the distributor and coil , noticed a short blue spark occasionally when cranking , back whenever a "mechanic " had replaced the coil , this person had overtightened the clamp on the coil that much that the outer case had deformed to the extent of cracking and over a period of time insulation had broken down .
Just another case of heavy handed idiots at work.
Replaced the coil and now it will start easier but its still getting a transplant as soon as I locate a decent perkins or kuboto diesel.
Have found a few which the owners wanted almost new price for a pile of scrap.
Will keep looking , as I want to keep this machine as it can be operated without height issues in my building and yard.
Michael
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16th Jun 2019, 12:04 PM #2Most Valued Member
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So buy a new engine. Boats use small kubotas so they have to be available.
PDW
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16th Jun 2019, 03:26 PM #3
PDW, I have been informed of a newish Kubota , I am contacting the seller tomorrow.
I will try to make the swap as modular as possible so that it is easier maintenance when the time comes.
Michael
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16th Jun 2019, 03:55 PM #4Diamond Member
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Last time you said you bought a Toyota Diesel engine, how come that didn't end up going in?
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16th Jun 2019, 06:28 PM #5
The head was cracked and coolant had leaked into 2 cylinders , more costly to repair than I wanted to spend .
Michael
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