Report this forum post

I have just acquired an old LT40. SN LT 40 10144 C 768. Have pretty well restored the engine to full operation, just waiting for the rebuilt water pump and the old Continental Y112 should be good to go. I do have some questions for the combined massive experience of this group:

1) Documentation - anyone know were to find Towmotor docs?
2) Hydraulics - water in mine. Tips on how to drain, refill & bleed?
a) What kind of hydraulic fluid?
3) Transmission - what kind of fluid?
4) Clutch - is it of the "wet" variety? Adjustment?
5) Maintenance tips from any old Towmotor wrench jockeys?
5) Anyone know how to tell when this thing might have been built?

That ought to be enough to get the conversation started. Any insight/hints/tips/suggestions would be more than appreciated.
  • Posted 22 Nov 2009 10:57
  • By Eggz
  • joined 21 Nov'09 - 3 messages
  • Texas, United States
No sir, we are NOT all socialists now.

This is ONLY to be used to report flooding, spam, advertising and problematic (harassing, abusive or crude) posts.

Indicates mandatory field

PREMIUM business

F. Uchiyama
Global exporter of used forklift and construction machinery, servicing over 80 countries.
Fact of the week
Sourdough bread contains Lactobacillus reuteri, a probiotic bacteria. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, these bacteria can travel from the mother's colon to her breast tissue and be passed to the infant through breast milk. It offers various health benefits, including potential protection against breast cancer.
Crown WP302020
Braeside, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hire
Toplift Ferrari TFC36-48
Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Used - Sale
USD1
Global Industry News
edition #1236 - 26 June 2025
As June comes to a close, the month when our sector recognises National Forklift Safety Day , the United Kingdom’s Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) has issued a timely reminder of the need to ensure any staff training is fully accredited... Continue reading
Upcoming in the editorial calendar
WIRELESS CHARGING
Aug 2025
MANAGING MIXED FLEETS
Oct 2025