Report this forum post

Hello everyone.

I have a problem with the engine in my little Komatsu forklift, and I was hoping someone could help. The machine is an FG10-12 which I'm led to believe is an import model here in Australia, and it's powered by a Toyota 4P petrol engine & a single speed automatic transmission (forward & reverse).

The problem is the engine. It's near death and needs to be rebuilt, but the 4P is a virtually unheard of engine in this part of the world and I have trouble buying even the most basic tune up parts for the thing let alone anything heavy duty.

What I would like to do is replace the engine with something that is more common down here, and I understand that this particular model was also available with a Nissan H20 engine.

What I was hoping is that there may be someone here who has some experience with either or both of these engines and would know if such a swap would be feasable without re-designing the entire machine, as H20 engines are reasonably well supported down here and changing to one would solve a lot of my problems.

If anyone could offer any advice I'd be extremely grateful,

Regards,
Darren.
  • Posted 11 Sep 2011 21:45
  • By darren_g
  • joined 11 Sep'11 - 3 messages
  • Victoria, Australia

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

Indicates mandatory field
Latest job alerts …
Saratoga, United States
East Syracuse, United States
Indianapolis, IN, United States
Columbia, SC, United States
Fact of the week
The use of "hello" as a telephone greeting is attributed to Thomas Edison. He is said to have suggested it as a simpler alternative to other greetings, such as "Do I get you?" or "Are you there?".
Movers & Shakers
Jeannette Walker Jeannette Walker
CEO, MHEDA
President, European Rental Association (ERA)
Chief marketing officer, JLT Mobile Computers
Chief executive officer, East Penn Manufacturing