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Need forklift starter nose machined in NE IL |
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Broncobilly
Bronze Level Joined: 28 Sep 2012 Location: Wilmette, IL Points: 12 |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2012 at 9:50pm |
Anyone in NE IL or SE WI, know of any reputable machine shops? The
starter on my 70's Allis Chalmers FPB 2024 1-ton forklift died on me.
The starter (I found out) was from a 1930's/40's automobile - made by
Autolite, and should never have been on the lift by DownloadNSave">to begin
with? Probably a previous owner change-out? Anyway; I acquired a
working used starter on Ebay, from a late 60's 4 cylinder AC forklift.
The starter bolt holes line up with the Waukesha ICK bellhousing -
however, the cast metal starter nose is too fat (about 1/8"), and won't
fit in the hole on the engine bellhousing. I need the starter nose
turned down (lathe/mill), in order for the starter to fit into the
bellhousing hole. Any suggestions on a machine shop is much
appreciated!
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DiyDave
Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Gambrills, MD Points: 50638 |
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Getting the right starter might be cheaper, in the long run. Might be other differences that could cause failure, even if you get it to fit.
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Allen Dilg
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: NE IL Points: 820 |
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Hello Broncobilly!! I live in Gurnee if we can't machine it or have a starter there is a good machine shop in Zion. Allen Dilg 847 v244 7257
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steve(ill)
Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: illinois Points: 78043 |
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are you sure the teeth count and size are right, and the protrusion length into the housing is going to be right ?
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Broncobilly
Bronze Level Joined: 28 Sep 2012 Location: Wilmette, IL Points: 12 |
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Thanks all for the replys folks! I will have to take note of the teeth count, and protrusion length etc., before I decide to go the machining route. I got ahold of a few vintage car starter rebuilding outfits (on the web), who say they can rebuild the old Autolite starter I have for the Allis. The prices are not cheap, but they claim the starter will last as long as I have the lift?
All the Delco-Remy starters I have found listed online (listed for 70's 4 cylinder Allis forklifts), seem to have a wider OD nose, than what the starter OD hole size is fpr my Waukesha ICK powered forklift? Anyways; thaks again for all the input everyone :) |
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Broncobilly
Bronze Level Joined: 28 Sep 2012 Location: Wilmette, IL Points: 12 |
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Allen,
Thanks for the reply to my starter problem post! I have to take some measurements with my caliper (to make sure this used starter I have will work on my forklift), and will get back to you. Probably after Thanksgiving. Regards, William Sharp Wilmette, IL |
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