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How do Clark serial and part numbers work?

Hi Clark experts - would appreciate your help.

I recently purchased a fixer-upper Clark TM15 forklift along with a parts manual - am using it to move stuff around my shop.

The serial number is TM247 083 9344FB.

Is it possible to tell the machine age with the above?

I am wanting to buy new anchor pins for the chains - the manual says it is part number 34.108.

I am also interested in putting on new lift chains - the manual says these are part number 34.101 and 34.107 respectively.

But if I search ebay as example all I see are Clark anchor pins and chains with different part numbers that are much longer.

Is there a Clark parts decoder I am missing?

Thanks!
  • Posted 6 May 2017 07:19
  • Modified 6 May 2017 23:44 by poster
  • By keith_f
  • joined 7 Oct'07 - 7 messages
  • Texas, United States
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Hello, I am new to this forum, and found this discussion searching for a part number for the same roller chain that keith f asked about. I was wondering if you were able to get the part number? If so, I would be grateful if you would share it with me.
  • Posted 23 Nov 2017 13:58
  • By dmcdaniel
  • joined 23 Nov'17 - 1 message
  • Georgia, United States
Hi Brewski, yes, that's what I am doing.

Just was hoping that a cross-matrix/decoder existed somewhere....
  • Posted 14 May 2017 03:45
  • By keith_f
  • joined 7 Oct'07 - 7 messages
  • Texas, United States
Clark uses a old system that was developed by General motors to look up parts. The numbers in your parts book are simply reference numbers. The reference numbers have to be looked up by Clark authorized parts people. The answer to your questions are simply contact your local dealer, they can get you the part numbers you are looking for.
  • Posted 13 May 2017 01:20
  • Modified 13 May 2017 01:21 by poster
  • By BREWSKI
  • joined 10 Jan'12 - 1,699 messages
  • Nebraska, United States
Hi Kevin, thanks for the reply, and the tips on ordering chain.

Wow, it seems crazy that the part numbers in the Clark parts manual, are not the actual Clark part numbers.

I own a couple of John Deere's and can go to jdparts.com and lookup jd part numbers easily.

I also need a brake master cylinder (23.150) and reservoir (23.792) for the forklift.

Where can I get a list of the parts in my clark parts manual, and the actual Clark part numbers so I can search for them on eBay?

Also, how do I figure out what is the part number of the service manual for my machine?

Thanks!
  • Posted 6 May 2017 12:36
  • By keith_f
  • joined 7 Oct'07 - 7 messages
  • Texas, United States
The numbers in your parts manual and the actual part numbers are going to be totally diffrent...

As for lift chains and pins....look on the lift chain and look to see what is stamped on the leaves...example...BL 450....can order chain cheaper that way..also when replacing chain,dont measure and replace,but count the number of links and replace that way...
  • Posted 6 May 2017 11:29
  • By kevin_t
  • joined 2 Dec'10 - 1,301 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States

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