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Need forklift starter nose machined in NE IL

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    Posted: 17 Nov 2012 at 9:50pm
Anyone in NE IL or SE WI, know of any reputable machine shops? The starter on my 70's Allis Chalmers FPB 2024 1-ton forklift died on me. The starter (I found out) was from a 1930's/40's automobile - made by Autolite, and should never have been on the lift by DownloadNSave">to begin with? Probably a previous owner change-out? Anyway; I acquired a working used starter on Ebay, from a late 60's 4 cylinder AC forklift. The starter bolt holes line up with the Waukesha ICK bellhousing - however, the cast metal starter nose is too fat (about 1/8"), and won't fit in the hole on the engine bellhousing. I need the starter nose turned down (lathe/mill), in order for the starter to fit into the bellhousing hole. Any suggestions on a machine shop is much appreciated!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote DiyDave Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Nov 2012 at 8:21pm
Getting the right starter might be cheaper, in the long run.  Might be other differences that could cause failure, even if you get it to fit.
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Hello Broncobilly!!    I live in Gurnee if we can't machine it or have a starter there is a good machine shop in Zion.    Allen Dilg   847 v244 7257
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are you sure the teeth count and size are right, and the protrusion length into the housing is going to be right ?
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Thanks all for the replys folks!  I will have to take note of the teeth count, and protrusion length etc., before I decide to go the machining route.  I got ahold of a few vintage car starter rebuilding outfits (on the web), who say they can rebuild the old Autolite starter I have for the Allis.  The prices are not cheap, but they claim the starter will last as long as I have the lift? 
All the Delco-Remy starters I have found listed online (listed for 70's 4 cylinder Allis forklifts), seem to have a wider OD nose, than what the starter OD hole size is fpr my Waukesha ICK powered forklift?  Anyways; thaks again for all the input everyone :)
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Allen,
Thanks for the reply to my starter problem post!  I have to take some measurements with my caliper (to make sure this used starter I have will work on my forklift), and will get back to you.  Probably after Thanksgiving.

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William Sharp
Wilmette, IL
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