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Transmission Fluid.

I need to know what kind of automatic transmission fluid should I use in my old Clark Forklift? 1978 Model C300-50 ser no. 356-619-3602
  • Posted 10 Nov 2011 02:29
  • By Joeabk
  • joined 29 Apr'11 - 21 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
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Thanks again. One more question. I removed the inching valve spring on top of the transmission to just check it out. It was pretty corroded with sludge, so I cleaned it up. Is there supposed to be a rubber plunger on the lower end like a wheel brake cylinder on a car?
  • Posted 10 Nov 2011 08:26
  • By Joeabk
  • joined 29 Apr'11 - 21 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Joe B

Harley Rider
You could use regular trany fluid, but hydraulic fluid is cheaper and has been used by OE's for years. You can also cut it 50/50 w/ ATF and hyd. fluid if you want.
  • Posted 10 Nov 2011 08:17
  • By 7777
  • joined 8 Mar'11 - 649 messages
  • New York, United States
thanks for the assistance. JCFORKLIFT@gmail.COM
Thanks for the reply. I thought you had to use a regular transmission fluid?
  • Posted 10 Nov 2011 07:42
  • By Joeabk
  • joined 29 Apr'11 - 21 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Joe B

Harley Rider
you can use a good quality hydraulic fluid in those old machines
  • Posted 10 Nov 2011 06:58
  • By 7777
  • joined 8 Mar'11 - 649 messages
  • New York, United States
thanks for the assistance. JCFORKLIFT@gmail.COM

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