Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
The mast on this OLD Forklift is in VERY BAD shape, and could catastrophically break at any MOMENT! It's time to fix that!
Today's plan is to FINALLY address the major issues this forklift mast has and see if we can make it work properly!
We'll tear apart the forklift mast, make some parts on the milling machine and get this forklift ready for ALL the heavy loads it will lift in the future!
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A little about this Rare old Wheel Loader Forklift:
This is a late 60's / early 70's Clark (Michigan) 35 AWS Forklift built on the Michigan 35 AWS Wheel Loader / Shovel platform. It's Clark data plate rates it's max lift as 5000lbs, but i am pretty sure I have already surpassed that by quite a bit.
It has All Wheel Steer that doesn't work very well and gets off track pretty easily, so I keep it in 2 wheel steer. It should have 4 wheel drive all the time, but I think there might be an issue with that as well.
This beast is powered by a Perkins A4.236 Diesel engine that's as loyal as the day is long! It starts up EVERY time, smokes quite a bit of white when at first, but runs great otherwise. I think the injection pump and injectors need to be gone through at some point, we'll have to see!
It has air over hydraulic brakes that of course don't work, with an engine powered air compressor and an on board air horn with a foot button that DOES work & is AWESOME.
This thing is rollin on 14x24" tires and has ground clearance for DAYS!! Which makes it easy to take this unique forklift just about ANYWHERE, and I have been putting that to the TEST ever since i rescued this old beast!!
Sit back, put on your couch mechanic hat, let me know your thoughts in the comments about this beast(YES I read them all!), & join me as we get this old beast lifting BETTER that it ever has since I've had it!
I promise you'll enjoy, and I appreciate that you've decided to stop here at Salvage Workshop!
Please enjoy! I know I did!
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0:00 - My Wheel Loader Forklift has PROBLEMS!
8:53 - Removing the Forks from the Forklift Mast
11:19 - "New" & used Parts for the Repair!
14:02 - Replacing the Missing Upper Roller & Lift Chain
24:07 - Disassembling the New & Existing Lift Chains
29:15 - Fastest ANVIL Restoration on the Channel!
32:28 - Milling a NEW Lifting Block that attaches & Chain to the Fork Assembly
39:48 - Installing the new Lift Chain & Mast Bearings
42:18 - TESTING out the Forklift Mast with it's NEW parts!
45:54 - Getting Maisie's opinion of the Lift Cylinder
47:05 - Removing what's Left of the side Guide Bearings
48:37 - The Forks FELL OVER!
51:15 - Back to Removing the STUCK Guide Bearing
53:12 - Making new Bearing Bolts on the Gorton Mastermil Milling Machine
1:01:57 - Installing the new Mast Side Guide Bearings
1:04:13 - Re Installing the Forks on the Forklift Mast
1:06:22 - FIRST Lift after the Repairs and New Parts
1:10:21 - WHAT Else does this Machine NEED?
1:12:42 - Properly Greasing the Lift Chains & the ENTIRE Mast
1:15:25 - Final Thoughts & A HUGE Thank You from Me to YOU!
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If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below!
Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!
#forklift #heavyequipment #SalvageWorkshop
The mast on this OLD Forklift is in VERY BAD shape, and could catastrophically break at any MOMENT! It's time to fix that!
Today's plan is to FINALLY address the major issues this forklift mast has and see if we can make it work properly!
We'll tear apart the forklift mast, make some parts on the milling machine and get this forklift ready for ALL the heavy loads it will lift in the future!
~
A little about this Rare old Wheel Loader Forklift:
This is a late 60's / early 70's Clark (Michigan) 35 AWS Forklift built on the Michigan 35 AWS Wheel Loader / Shovel platform. It's Clark data plate rates it's max lift as 5000lbs, but i am pretty sure I have already surpassed that by quite a bit.
It has All Wheel Steer that doesn't work very well and gets off track pretty easily, so I keep it in 2 wheel steer. It should have 4 wheel drive all the time, but I think there might be an issue with that as well.
This beast is powered by a Perkins A4.236 Diesel engine that's as loyal as the day is long! It starts up EVERY time, smokes quite a bit of white when at first, but runs great otherwise. I think the injection pump and injectors need to be gone through at some point, we'll have to see!
It has air over hydraulic brakes that of course don't work, with an engine powered air compressor and an on board air horn with a foot button that DOES work & is AWESOME.
This thing is rollin on 14x24" tires and has ground clearance for DAYS!! Which makes it easy to take this unique forklift just about ANYWHERE, and I have been putting that to the TEST ever since i rescued this old beast!!
Sit back, put on your couch mechanic hat, let me know your thoughts in the comments about this beast(YES I read them all!), & join me as we get this old beast lifting BETTER that it ever has since I've had it!
I promise you'll enjoy, and I appreciate that you've decided to stop here at Salvage Workshop!
Please enjoy! I know I did!
~
0:00 - My Wheel Loader Forklift has PROBLEMS!
8:53 - Removing the Forks from the Forklift Mast
11:19 - "New" & used Parts for the Repair!
14:02 - Replacing the Missing Upper Roller & Lift Chain
24:07 - Disassembling the New & Existing Lift Chains
29:15 - Fastest ANVIL Restoration on the Channel!
32:28 - Milling a NEW Lifting Block that attaches & Chain to the Fork Assembly
39:48 - Installing the new Lift Chain & Mast Bearings
42:18 - TESTING out the Forklift Mast with it's NEW parts!
45:54 - Getting Maisie's opinion of the Lift Cylinder
47:05 - Removing what's Left of the side Guide Bearings
48:37 - The Forks FELL OVER!
51:15 - Back to Removing the STUCK Guide Bearing
53:12 - Making new Bearing Bolts on the Gorton Mastermil Milling Machine
1:01:57 - Installing the new Mast Side Guide Bearings
1:04:13 - Re Installing the Forks on the Forklift Mast
1:06:22 - FIRST Lift after the Repairs and New Parts
1:10:21 - WHAT Else does this Machine NEED?
1:12:42 - Properly Greasing the Lift Chains & the ENTIRE Mast
1:15:25 - Final Thoughts & A HUGE Thank You from Me to YOU!
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If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below!
Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!
#forklift #heavyequipment #SalvageWorkshop
