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Transmission problem / Cat v80e

My forklift won't shift into forward or reverse after it gets warmed up. If I let it set overnight I can shift it the next day for a few minutes before it gets goes into a neutral state.
When it goes into a neutral state you can give it gas in forward or reverse and it just sits. My trans fluid seems to be full according to the dipstick.
When this problem started I could let it sit and after a while continue working for a while. It's continued to get worse until now it doesn't work at all
  • Posted 15 Aug 2015 02:02
  • By TooBad
  • joined 15 Aug'15 - 2 messages
  • Maine, United States
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I know this is an old post.
I am having the same issue with my older Caterpillar V80E forklift.
I would like to clean or replace the transmission screen and change the filter.
Is the screen accessible without removing the pan?
Is there a good source for parts for older machines?
Serial number 41X03071
Any info appreciated-Ty
  • Posted 22 Nov 2025 01:19
  • By Patrick
  • joined 22 Nov'25 - 1 message
  • NY, United States
2bad pull the screen on bottom of trans. If it is clogged with clutch material it won't budge unless it sits for a while and the clog relaxes off the screen. Mine had to be cleaned twice. I have been using it for a long time. I am surprised it still hooks up with all that clutch material missing.no complaints.rubin
  • Posted 24 Oct 2015 13:13
  • By Ruben
  • joined 11 May'15 - 14 messages
  • New York, United States
Help please!
  • Posted 16 Aug 2015 10:45
  • By TooBad
  • joined 15 Aug'15 - 2 messages
  • Maine, United States

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