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What transmission fluid to use in AC forklift

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Topic: What transmission fluid to use in AC forklift

Posted By: ajdesmarais
Subject: What transmission fluid to use in AC forklift
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2014 at 11:50am

Hey, I've got an old 4000 lb Allis-Chalmers forklift where I work, the model is C-40, serial number is 172532. I need to refill the transmission fluid, but I'm not sure what to use. The gearbox is so dry I can't even tell what it has in it right now. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!

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Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2014 at 12:05pm

http://www.minnpar.com/crawlertractorforkliftparts.asp" rel="nofollow - http://www.minnpar.com/crawlertractorforkliftparts.asp

can try Minnpar or Herc-U-Lift for info .

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Posted By: Mrgoodwrench
Date Posted: 07 May 2014 at 10:10pm

if its a power shift it should be atf

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