Pullstart 63,081 #1 Posted December 14 I got a new fork truck the other day, something a Neanderthal like me can work on with simple tools and logic. Now, I have two electric jobbers out back that can go! 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,081 #2 Posted December 14 Running tally: The machine: $0 Wrecker bill to haul it home: $100 Reconditioned battery: $70 Wrong points kit: $13 D14 spark plugs: $20 New coil: In stock subtotal: $203 The parts store has a cap and rotor and the correct points waiting for me. I’m sure a set of plug wires would do this well, and so would an oil change. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,743 #3 Posted December 14 (edited) Now that you have a forklift you can get the truck project down from the storage racks and finish it before @ebinmaine finishes Colossus. Is that a Continental engine? They were used in lots of industrial applications and were tough as nails. Edited December 14 by 953 nut 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,309 #4 Posted December 14 Industrial engines can be a PITA to get the correct parts for. Just because a certain model engine was used in a forklift, doesn't mean it uses the same stuff in a street sweeper. I went round and round with a Tennant sweeper with a Continental engine. Guy wanted tune up parts. There were like 8 different variations of points caps and rotors. Get the number off of the distributor if possible 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,909 #5 Posted December 14 25 minutes ago, 953 nut said: finish it before @ebinmaine finishes Colossus. View out @Pullstart's window... 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,255 #6 Posted December 14 31 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Now that you have a forklift you can get the truck project down from the storage racks and finish it before @ebinmaine finishes Colossus. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,289 #7 Posted December 15 You are going to like that forklift. We have one with a diesel, We use it all the time around the house and even in the shop. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,255 #8 Posted December 15 5 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: You are going to like that forklift. We have one with a diesel, We use it all the time around the house and even in the shop. Hi Maxwell-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,289 #9 Posted December 15 3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Hi Maxwell-8 Hey Eric, i am slowly coming back to the wonderful world of these little red tractors. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,081 #10 Posted December 15 Thanks for the interest fellas! Yeah, that truck needs attention one way or another, it takes up way too much space sitting there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
