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    Trouble with a Clark Lift model C500's hydraulics

    Michigan, United States New problem - the crankshaft pulley that drives the fan and generator is loose - rotates about 15 degrees to and fro. The big bolt in the center of it is hard to get to, but I managed about 1/4 turn on it, it was looser than a bolt that big should be, still probably...
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    Trouble with a Clark Lift model C500's hydraulics

    Do you mean a flip lever that catches notches on the brake pedal arm kind of like the old tractors, or is this a separate flip lever with linkage to a valve by the master cylinder?
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    Trouble with a Clark Lift model C500's hydraulics

    Thanks for info. If that was ever there, the button/wiring is long gone from the instrument panel. Will look and see if the solenoid valve is down near the master cylinder when I get time and the area cleaned out. Other problem will be the machine has been converted to 12 volt and this...
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    Trouble with a Clark Lift model C500's hydraulics

    Thanks to all who responded with info on my forklift. I found the serial number which was stamped on the outside of the right side “frame”” the big ½” plate slab side of the machine near the floorboard intersection. I contacted Clark equipment and they sent me a brochure on the machine a 1955...
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    Trouble with a Clark Lift model C500's hydraulics

    Help with old Clark forklift Took the plunge and bought an old Clark forklift. Need help with identification and a few questions. Looks like a “Carloader” from comparison to photos saw posted on web. Has 4 cylinder Continental F163 flathead gas engine looks like original paint on engine...
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