Have a good running Clark forklift that is pretty new to us with a Continental straight 6. No real power issues, missing, etc, other than a slight stutter at idle.
However, engine smokes. Not visible until you put your foot in it, but it is there. If you are hammering on it, it will fog up a building, defeating the purpose of propane. Curious if you guys have found any quick fixes for this such as oil viscosity, cleaners, etc? I don't know the actual original hours on fork as the gauge was replaced. Fork was used near daily but doubt it was run too hard/long. Surprised to see smoke on that engine.
Also, someone mentioned the brakes might need work. I determined the brakes are not as much an issue as the clutch pedal not disengaging the drive as it should so people are pushing the clutch expecting it to keep the machine from moving. This is hurting the brakes and a safety concern. Any help with how these clutch systems work? Is this just a simple rod adjustment?
However, engine smokes. Not visible until you put your foot in it, but it is there. If you are hammering on it, it will fog up a building, defeating the purpose of propane. Curious if you guys have found any quick fixes for this such as oil viscosity, cleaners, etc? I don't know the actual original hours on fork as the gauge was replaced. Fork was used near daily but doubt it was run too hard/long. Surprised to see smoke on that engine.
Also, someone mentioned the brakes might need work. I determined the brakes are not as much an issue as the clutch pedal not disengaging the drive as it should so people are pushing the clutch expecting it to keep the machine from moving. This is hurting the brakes and a safety concern. Any help with how these clutch systems work? Is this just a simple rod adjustment?