Wondering if anyone here knows forklifts.
I've got an circa 1990 TCM 1.8T gas forklift - FG18N16 model - that I bought cheap recently with the intention of giving it some love for use around home.
Old Nissan 1.5L engine, runs perfectly and apart from replacing a couple of hydraulic hoses its almost ready to go.
It had been sitting for a while and although supposedly running OK when parked up, it now won't drive either FWD or REV.
I've done the usual things - checked fluid, changed the filter (external spin-on type) and confirmed that its actually pumping by giving it a quick start with the filter off. Very messy - so yes its pumping OK! Not sure how to check pressures.
Have removed the inching valve, confirmed its not sticking/siezed.
Pulled the valve body off the top of the trans and worked out which ports go to the clutch packs (single speed - just 2 packs FWD/REV).
There seems to be about 3mm play in each clutch pack which I think is probably more than what there should be.
Not much online about these old machines, but its looking to me like the packs might just be worn out (and it likely was stuffed before it was parked up).
Any help/suggestions appreciated
Steve
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