The FTP60-24 is a basic 6000 lb.@24" load center rated lift truck with a 2 stage mast. If this model number is complete the unit is a gasoline engine powered (A-C G230 6 cylinder) with two speed "oil clutch" transmission that A-C built. The actual lift capacity rating would depend on the mast type (2 or 3 stage), mast lifting height & any front end attachments like a side shifter, fork positioner, etc. The serial number is stamped into the frame and on the truck data plate. This is an "older" model. My guess 1960's era and probably built at the Harvey, Illinois plant. But the s/n would be needed to determine that. There are serial number guides & maybe some "old timers' on these board might have more insight, than I - worked for AC from '67 t o' 81. Trashed all my lfit truck files 7 info two days after I retired in 2007.
Allis Chalmers went out of business in mid 80's - service parts & tech info are hard to find.

Hello
I have a forklift allis Chamlers model no FTP 60-24 but it's not written the capacity on it. Can you help or guide me how to know the capacity and model year. Thanks in advance

Take it to a scrap yard they might give you that much for it - drain fluids first.

Anybody want this forklift for parts can have it for $500.

If you do go the electric fuel pump route- make sure to T into the pressure line to the carb, install a variable restrictor in that line & run that line back to the tank.

I've found the either A)- the electric pump will over power the float in the carb over time (forklifts don't usually run high rpm's & the pressure backs up) or B)- the backed up pressure will destroy the pump over time.

Installing the by-pass back to the tank eliminates this issue

you can try putting an electric fuel pump in, (you are running gasoline, correct?), as for plugs, those older engines could run on any plug of the same type. I think those plugs were short reach w/ a 13/16 head if memory serves me proper.

The engine would be an Allis-Chalmers G-153, 4 cylinder, OHV. Can't help w/the spark plug type. Allis Chalmers disappeared from the market place in mid 1980's so parts are a bit hard to find for a 35 year old unit. But if you contact Komatsu Forklift at (708) 385-0330 (Chicago area) and ask for Scott Eller (General Manger with service/parts background) he might be able to help you or email [email address removed]. Scott goes back to the days of Allis-Chalmers and has a bit of gray hair like me. Make certain you have the serial number - should be on the trucks name plate & stamped in the frame - can't recall where to find it. Spent my first 14 years in the lift truck business w/ A-C before having the opportunity in 1981 to seek new horizons. That is when I first met Scott - use my name if you want John Johnson. Hope this helps.

I have a f40-24. 1971 What is the engine and size of spark plugs? Where can I buy fuel pump etc? Thanks for help

I grew up where you traveled South to get to
Canada & saw the famous Canadian, Gordie Howe, play at the Olympia when I was starting to shave once a month whether I needed to or not.. Enjoy Canada especially the Elora Gorge area in the fall & Labatt Blue.

thank you both for the quick reply's and ill check with both you're leads and let you know what turns up. see you in Canada johnr j and thanks 7777

I don' go back to the Buda days - Allis Chalmers bought them in 1952/54 for the engines and lift trucks were built in small quantities in a "back building" adn wer initially part of teh A-C engine division. I joined them in late 1967 At that time everything was badged Allis-Chalmer a the Buda engine was labled G153.

I can direct you to two people that "might" help you as they were long time AC dealers or had roots that went back to the "olden" days. Langer Material Handling, Valencia, Pa Kevin Langer a contact but his dad Bill would probably be the best person (he is retired but still looks over the kids shoulder). The other is Komatsu Lift Truck in Illinois, Bedford Park (Chicago area) I think - contact Scott Eller - he started in the Parts Department with the Allis-Chalmers factory store. You can find their contact info via Google search. The Buda history & A-C history has died the death of a ragged doll.

You can use my name to open the door a little -these contact a the "newer" kids on the block - I'm a young almost 71 - it will be official on that Boxing Day holiday in Canada.

very limited information on this truck but if you have a delco starter the # may be 4761273

Hey their , this is a message to john jr, it seems you know about these a c forklifts, and I have a question and I was hoping you could help me. I recently bought a ft 24 40 , sn 11303076, buda and the starter isn't any good. the part number is worn off and I cant seem to find a replacement. would you happen to know that part number is. the engine is a 4b153 and the sn on the engine is 374005. I have no idea what year it is or anything please help!!! thanks

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Well some days you are a diamond some days just a chunk of coal - I got lucky - thanks for you comment. But I did spent my 1st 14 years out of college with the lift truck division of A-C & I only have a touch of Alzeimers "Light" right now - my wife might want to argue that point but she isn't around right now to see me type this. See she will give a list of 10 things to buy at the store & garuanteed I will bring back 9 - I speed shop - in and out and repeat if necessary ( I woulg expand the rest of that thought but the FAC Admin might censor me).