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    Maintenance of small equipment

    How true that is in many of the towns and cities that are in or around mining regions.
    Many wont even quote on let alone repair small parts , not worth fixing is said many times .

    If you persist...
  2. Thread: Drought

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    Did not intent to get Political or derail Marks...

    Did not intent to get Political or derail Marks very interesting build thread in any way.

    Apologies to anyone who was thinking that .

    I only intended to state the observations made during my...
  3. Thread: Drought

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    We all need some rain, but what puzzles me is...

    We all need some rain, but what puzzles me is that all levels of industry and government know that we are in a severe drought but many carry on as normal without a thought for those who are really...
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    With all of the other worries of the farm , you...

    With all of the other worries of the farm , you are doing a great job .

    Looking forward to each update.

    Michael
  5. Thread: Forklift woes

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    The head was cracked and coolant had leaked into...

    The head was cracked and coolant had leaked into 2 cylinders , more costly to repair than I wanted to spend .

    Michael
  6. Thread: Forklift woes

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    PDW, I have been informed of a newish Kubota , I...

    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.
    ...
  7. Thread: Forklift woes

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    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...
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    My main trailer now has a ring which can be...

    My main trailer now has a ring which can be removed and replaced with a ball coupling.
    It has override brakes when used with the 50mm ball but we are designing something to work with the ringfeder ,...
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    I think Brian Bloc (Bcbloc02) did some work that...

    I think Brian Bloc (Bcbloc02) did some work that required machining a circular pattern on a piece of metal that was too big for his rotary table.

    Michael
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    No I am not a fan ,far from it but I do not see...

    No I am not a fan ,far from it but I do not see why its ok to blast some one , (be they a proper trades person or a self taught ) when most of their work is alright and if they get paid well so be...
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    The press has not failed , his modifications to...

    The press has not failed , his modifications to the ramps of the trailer make sense.
    Some of his tractor videos he admits to not having mechanical knowledge .
    Why criticise him for at least trying...
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    Any parts that are required , the last ones were...

    Any parts that are required , the last ones were valve stem seals .
    I have fitted them and that cut the amount of oil choking the plugs, now I want a set of plug leads as these have been on for...
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    Good video , no mobile phones in sight either...

    Good video , no mobile phones in sight either just people gettin the job done.

    Michael
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    Yes , I have the engine Mitsubishi 4G52 , but the...

    Yes , I have the engine Mitsubishi 4G52 , but the car parts people cant get it in their heads that its not in a car or other road going vehicle .
    When I mention forklift I get the usual blank...
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    It does not help if there is no info plate with...

    It does not help if there is no info plate with year of manufacture and its in an industrial application.

    I have had to shelve the repair again as parts are currently not available in Australia.
    ...
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    Sticky: Useful score. Michael

    Useful score.

    Michael
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    Drill a short hole in the end that contacts the...

    Drill a short hole in the end that contacts the tooling and fit a piece of brass about 6mm in diameter that will allow you to change the tips when they mushroom .
    I have never mushroomed any of my...
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    One way to beat that regulation is to fit a mini...

    One way to beat that regulation is to fit a mini ringfeder .

    Stops people from "borrowing " the trailer is far easier to hookup. safer to tow .

    Michael
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    Buying engine parts

    I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on why parts people always ask what year / model vehicle an engine is associated with.

    I always go by the engine make , eg Caterpiller , Komatsu ,...
  20. I have had to resurect the HG52 again as there is...

    I have had to resurect the HG52 again as there is a delay in one of the parts for the diesel ( 2 months) .

    I removed the mechanical petrol pump as it was just covering a hole , put valve stem...
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    They fitted the threads like they were made as a...

    They fitted the threads like they were made as a pair, they pull the colets out too.

    I was having to bump the colets out as well as needing more tooling set up for the mill.

    Michael
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    I scored three off ebay , freight from the US was...

    I scored three off ebay , freight from the US was a bit steep but they were cheaper than three full chucks .

    Michael
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    Even finding one to wire spotlights that keep...

    Even finding one to wire spotlights that keep working is impossible , ( speaking from experience).

    Many cant think outside the usual poser train of thought, everything only has to last twelve...
  24. If the Toyoya engine is found to have Turbo lag...

    If the Toyoya engine is found to have Turbo lag the the turbo may be modified or replaced with something that does not have that problem.
    At the moment I am getting quite a lot of information from...
  25. Might not be much room for an operator if a 12V92...

    Might not be much room for an operator if a 12V92 was used, but it would wake the neighbours up.

    Michael
  26. The petrol engine will not be rebuilt as the...

    The petrol engine will not be rebuilt as the parts are difficult to obtain , the only people interested are in America, buying a second hand petrol motor is a waste of time as the same problems would...
  27. I have exhausted nearly all wreckers in a 500k...

    I have exhausted nearly all wreckers in a 500k driving range, 1986 Magna 2.0 litre engines not around in any condition.
    The diesel is from a Hilux , 3.0l Turbo , plenty of spares and will run .
    It...
  28. I have located a Diesel engine which can be...

    I have located a Diesel engine which can be fitted with some intake , exhaust plumbing changes , move the oil filter off the engine to a remote mount for ease of change.3Litre turbo with intercooler...
  29. I have even started to look at rebuilding the...

    I have even started to look at rebuilding the Petrol junkpile in it and that even has to be removed , dismantled just to be able to measure piston and bearing sizes as it appears that in some persons...
  30. The counterweight removal will also allow me to...

    The counterweight removal will also allow me to eventually change the exhaust system , currently the muffler is inside the counterweight just behind the radiator , does little to assist cooling.

    I...
  31. As some have stated the engine swap is simple ,...

    As some have stated the engine swap is simple , just getting the bolt pattern in the adaptor plate to join onto the existing transmission.

    the only thing that may cause a delay is the drive shaft...
  32. As I have just stated the engine is the only...

    As I have just stated the engine is the only fault , I do not care if any machine has a different engine as long as it does what it is supposed to do and safely.
    An engine swap does not alter the...
  33. Unfortunately there are no dealers for 5-600 klms...

    Unfortunately there are no dealers for 5-600 klms from me and this machine is ok apart from the petrol engine.
    It is plumbed for attachments , has a mast which suits where we use it , engine is a...
  34. The loads vary from max of 1.5 tonne to 150 kg...

    The loads vary from max of 1.5 tonne to 150 kg skid .

    Lift only needs to be around 4 m max , to allow pallets to be stacked or to lift parts out of machines

    Michael
  35. I have just got a price for a new Kubota diesel...

    I have just got a price for a new Kubota diesel engine , $5k plus delivery, just waiting for the specifications to come .
    I also spoke to a supplier about a new machine , around $30k delivered....
  36. Someone asked what is special about this machine...

    Someone asked what is special about this machine , the mast height for where it works is critical as it can operate without any risk of damaging the building.

    And now that some parts distributors...
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    Further to the forklift enging swap, definately...

    Further to the forklift enging swap, definately diesel now as exchange petrol engines available require ECU,and other electronics which defeats the idea of a straight swap in the maximum of two day...
  38. You were lucky, the one that I currently have was...

    You were lucky, the one that I currently have was "repaired " by shonky mechanics who had the attitude " its got a few hours on it just bodge it up ".
    Now I am trying to find and fix their "work'....
  39. Either a 4G54, or 4G52 could never locate a...

    Either a 4G54, or 4G52 could never locate a proper model number.
    , I currently have no choice but to repair it as nearly everyone is closed for the Holidays until early in January , I need to have...
  40. After unloading the last two pallets ,I decided...

    After unloading the last two pallets ,I decided to park it in its usual spot and while doing so , I noticed that it was leaving a trail .

    On examination it was coolant , now the cooling system was...
  41. Not going to happen as the distributor cap is...

    Not going to happen as the distributor cap is getting hard to find, as well as the fact I prefer diesels from a safety point of view, no fire risk as petrol ones do have .

    As I have said earlier...
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    Ouch!

    Ouch!
  43. I was looking for suggestions for replacements...

    I was looking for suggestions for replacements which people may have done themselves, or have seen done .
    The Title says it all replacing a petrol with a diesel, I am growing tired of the high...
  44. Thank you to all who have replied with sensible...

    Thank you to all who have replied with sensible suggestions , I have to keep this machine operational as at this time of year getting a replacement is not possible.

    As Grahame said HAVE A MERRY...
  45. I forgot to mention its running , unloaded two...

    I forgot to mention its running , unloaded two pallets , but can only work for 10-20 minutes as the radiator is leaving a trail , last time it goes to an "expert"

    It looks like maintenance of...
  46. Thanks for your reply , some sanity at last. I...

    Thanks for your reply , some sanity at last.
    I am not "playing " as someone said earlier , petrol engines in this application are something I am not tolerating , firstly diesel is quite a lot less...
  47. Governor is a piece of cake if an industrial...

    Governor is a piece of cake if an industrial diesel is fitted thats why I am looking to get a Kubota from an excavator or like.
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    There is nothing to changing the engine to a more reliable and...
  48. Mitsubishi is the problem , parts are almost...

    Mitsubishi is the problem , parts are almost nonexistant . I have a Toyota petrol which is sitting next to the scrap bin, it was purchased to get a head for a ute which overheated.
    I do not want to...
  49. I am not fitting a V12 , just a little 4 cylinder...

    I am not fitting a V12 , just a little 4 cylinder diesel which is about 50 kg heavier than the current painful piece of scrap metal, that does not affect its capacity .
    I have rebuilt the...
  50. This machine is used daily in a business , the...

    This machine is used daily in a business , the only problem is that it has a Mitsubishi 4 cyl petrol engine .
    It is ownwed by a business , mused for loading and unloading pallets of stock, and as...
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