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I have an old cat T30D ser # 5GB 3385 type LP forklift. It started a while back intermittently not driving (trans not engaging or slipping). the forks work great. not sure if it is a clutch pack or electrical. looks like wiring goes from forward/reverse lever to a solenoid on transmission. any why of checking if it is getting a shift signal or any other suggestions.
  • Posted 15 Aug 2014 05:05
  • By dean_b
  • joined 15 Aug'14 - 7 messages
  • North Carolina, United States
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I have the same problem with my T30D. Did you find a solution?
  • Posted 1 Apr 2023 07:35
  • By Brian_Hulse
  • joined 1 Apr'23 - 1 message
  • Indiana, United States
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Thanks I will check parking brake switch. Is it just a continuity circuit on parking brake. What voltage and across what on the solenoid
  • Posted 16 Aug 2014 12:41
  • By dean_b
  • joined 15 Aug'14 - 7 messages
  • North Carolina, United States
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anytime i have had one of these not move they had no oil in the transmission because of those stupid fittings on the bottom
anyways, those wires to the solenoids can be checked when you request a direction input with the park brake released using a voltmeter.
check park brake switch and wiring?
  • Posted 16 Aug 2014 08:58
  • By stam
  • joined 12 Aug'12 - 779 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
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