Discussion:
H60T-01 396B conversion from gas to diesel engine

Hi all!!
Following project is getting underway.
Forklift was originally bought with conversion from VR6 gas to VW1.9TDI engine. They probably couldn't figure out the electronic injection pump, so they instaled cable operated pump from even weaker engine. Result is that current TDI engine is weak 50-55 kW my estimate. Forklift can barely move on slight uphill when 50% loaded. So we are putting in 1.9TDI as well but 83kW model. Electronically controlled. Choice of the engine is mainly because of availability, mounting plates are already there, so it is ready to fit mechanically.

My plan is to use hydraulic pressure signals to control PRM of the engine electronically. Don't know exact details yet, but I think I can pull it off.

Anybody tried this before?
I'm open to any interesting conclusions, worries, questions etc.

Thanks!!!
  • Posted 21 Aug 2024 22:15
  • By Dragan
  • joined 22 Jun'24 - 4 messages
  • Croatia

Post your Reply

Forkliftaction accepts no responsibility for forum content and requires forum participants to adhere to our rules of conduct. Click here for more information.

If you are having trouble using the Discussion Forums, please contact us for help.

PREMIUM business

Linde Material Handling
Linde Material Handling is your full-service provider. From forklifts to automation - we stand for innovation and for your performance.
Movers & Shakers
Lee Rushton Lee Rushton
Business development manager - UK, IRE, BENELUX, Tyri Lights
President and CEO, Wajax Corporation
Chairman of the board, Tompkins Solutions
Director of government affairs, Associated Equipment Distributors
Movers & Shakers
Lee Rushton Lee Rushton
Business development manager - UK, IRE, BENELUX, Tyri Lights
President and CEO, Wajax Corporation
Chairman of the board, Tompkins Solutions
Director of government affairs, Associated Equipment Distributors
Tusk 500PGH16
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States
Used - Sale & Hire
UN Forklift FD35T-C2JB2
HANGZHOU, Zhejiang, China
New - Sale

PREMIUM business

Linde Material Handling
Linde Material Handling is your full-service provider. From forklifts to automation - we stand for innovation and for your performance.
Global Industry News
edition #1253 - 23 October 2025
In this week’s Forkliftaction News we look at the October Confidence Index for the US Equipment Finance Industry - a measure of the health of the materials handling and logistics sectors - which has remained steady month-on-month... Continue reading
Fact of the week
Athletes in the ancient Olympic Games participated in the nude showing off their physical power and muscular physique as a tribute to the Greek God Zeus.