Discussion:
Regulator issue, lift not starting, leaking propane from carb?

So apparently my regulator just isn't working anymore and I'm getting too much propane causing it to not start and having the excess forced out through a carb valve.

Does this sound correct to anyone?
  • Posted 19 Sep 2014 02:10
  • By Johnnycoldcuts
  • joined 19 Sep'14 - 3 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Showing items 1 - 5 of 5 results.
teflon tape is bad for any fuel system on any truck with a Oxygen sensor in the exhaust system (the tape part being made of a large % silicone) but your truck does not have an 02 sensor in the exhaust.
  • Posted 19 Sep 2014 08:04
  • By edward_t
  • joined 5 Mar'08 - 2,334 messages
  • South Carolina, United States
"it's not rocket surgery"
I was told that teflon tape is bad to use when dealing with propane, I'm not trying to mess anything up.

thanks for all the help!
  • Posted 19 Sep 2014 05:10
  • By Johnnycoldcuts
  • joined 19 Sep'14 - 3 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
You can get a regulator and the filter lock at any place that deals with forklifts, I would think. Should be easy to do (this is your personal forklift, right?). Make sure you use sealer or Teflon tape on the pipe threads of the fittings. No need for sealer on the actual hose connection that has a flair in it. Be careful when you bleed out the LP gas from the hose as you take it apart (tank is shut off but still has gas in the hose). Then take a spray bottle of sudsy soap and make sure you don't have any leaks. Also turn the tank off when not in use.
  • Posted 19 Sep 2014 05:08
  • By mrfixit
  • joined 11 Dec'08 - 1,434 messages
  • New York, United States
Is it easy to replace? Haven't seen any videos.

Also where is a good place to get the part? I was told to always replace the filter at the same time.
  • Posted 19 Sep 2014 04:36
  • By Johnnycoldcuts
  • joined 19 Sep'14 - 3 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Sounds correct to me. That's what happens most every time a regulator fails.
  • Posted 19 Sep 2014 04:34
  • By mrfixit
  • joined 11 Dec'08 - 1,434 messages
  • New York, United States

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.

Enforcer FD50T-MMA
Braeside, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hire
Toplift Ferrari TFC36-48
Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Used - Sale
USD1
Latest job alerts …
Cleveland Ohio, United States
Wentzville, MO, United States
Columbia, SC, United States
Upcoming in the editorial calendar
WIRELESS CHARGING
Aug 2025
MANAGING MIXED FLEETS
Oct 2025
Global Industry News
edition #1238 - 10 July 2025
This week Forkliftaction News is celebrating its 25th anniversary! A wonderful achievement given we launched at a time when just 6% of the world’s population were internet users, according to Internet World Stats . Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing stories about our history and rolling out more celebrations, so keep an eye out... Continue reading
Taylor THC500L
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States
Used - Sale & Hire
Hangcha CPYD35XH21F
Flesherton, Ontario, Canada
New - Sale
Movers & Shakers
Laura Ness Owens Laura Ness Owens
Chief marketing officer, Bobcat Company
Chief commercial officer, Teradyne Robotics
CEO, MHEDA
President, European Rental Association (ERA)