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razorsharp15 
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 Topic: Allis Chalmers But WHat Model?
Posted: 08 Feb 2012 at 11:50pm |
I traded out for an Allis Chalmers forklift and neither the former owner nor myself knows what model it is. There's no data plate that I've been able to find. From pics I've seen in the used markets, it could be early 70's or very early 80's. I know it has a flat head motor and a 4K lift spec. Also, if anyone knows, do you check the trans fluid when its running like a car or when its shut down? And which ATF would it take? Would it being low affect its ability to go uphill and would that account for the brakes not working? The emergency brake is quite strong but the foot brake does nothing. Thanks for the help. 
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Posted: 09 Feb 2012 at 11:29am |
 And here it is from the other side with everything intact
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Posted: 09 Feb 2012 at 11:58am |
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Posted: 09 Feb 2012 at 2:12pm |
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Some of the fork trucks here at work you have to take the drum off and manualy adjust the brakes out. As far as tranny they can be both ways. The one that we have that needs to be shutt off to check when you tried checking running it would throw fluid over the entire dipstick no way to get a reading with it on. None of ours use type F all of them use Dextron III or equivelant.
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Posted: 09 Feb 2012 at 7:07pm |
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It is likely a ACC40 and the engine is a Continental
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Posted: 10 Feb 2012 at 12:29am |
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I've had two A-C forklifts much like yours, very good units I might add. The brakes don't have anything to do with the trans. Under the floor panel is a master cylinder that is probably low on brake fluid. Likely a slow leak somewhere. Add fluid and pump the pedal 'til you feel the pedal coming up. Check for leaks underneath and by the drive wheels.
Make sure the inching pedal (clutch pedal) is not sticky and has full movement, if it's not up all the way it cuts part of the drive power especially noticeable uphill and do top up the oil in the forward reverser.
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Posted: 10 Feb 2012 at 5:34pm |
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But do I check the oil level when its running or not running? Its full when not running, but shows nothing on the dipstick when running......
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Posted: 10 Feb 2012 at 7:34pm |
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Yes you should have the engine running while checking the trans fluid. If it drives OK everywhere but uphill it may need a little richer propane mix to produce enough torque. It's possible the transmission is tired but you want to try the easy things first.
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