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Hyster "194A D" forklift

We just bought this old lift and are having issues with the propane regulator freezing up, and now the lift overheating after idling just a couple minutes. Uses a Beam "60" regulator. I think it is a Ford flat 4 or some have suggested it is a Continental engine?
Any help diagnosing the issue would be appreciated!
  • Posted 14 Nov 2012 14:30
  • By seth_m
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  • Oregon, United States
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A full model & serial number will be needed to judge if parts availability will be an issue. If there's no data plate, the serial number will be stamped into the frame on the left side of the engine compartment (as seated on the machine).
  • Posted 20 Nov 2012 10:38
  • By bbforks
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  • Pennsylvania, United States
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Engine sounds bad, are parts hard to come by for rebuild if necessary?
  • Posted 16 Nov 2012 14:58
  • By seth_m
  • joined 14 Nov'12 - 2 messages
  • Oregon, United States
usually if the regulator is freezing up it is due to lack of coolant going through it.

it could be a stopped up cooling system or no circulation as kevin suggested.
  • Posted 14 Nov 2012 22:06
  • By swoop223
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  • North Carolina, United States
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Low coolant or no water pump not circulating coolant. Coolant line blocked maybe. Thermostat stuck closed. Just a few basic ones for you
  • Posted 14 Nov 2012 18:09
  • By kevin_k
  • joined 25 Nov'05 - 502 messages
  • dumfriesshire, United Kingdom

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