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    Machine mover in the SF bay area...?

    Can Anyone recommend a good machine mover in the San Francisco Bay area ...?
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    Toyota forklift suddennly doesn't go forward...

    My '78 Toyota suddenly stopped going in the forward position...Works great in reverse...Hit the brake pedal a couple times and it starts to go...I notice there a 3x6" block the brake pedal shaft passes though before the shaft on the other side has an adjustable linkage that goes in to the bell...
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    Toyota forklift suddennly doesn't go forward...

    Reverse is fine...small box on top of ****** looks dry...no idea what to add, smells like gear oil...it's the box that the brake pedal runs thru to the linage to the ******...pump it a few times and it will move forwards...But slowly...any ideas...? thanks fellas...
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    Rebiult Propane regulator won't perform correcyly

    Rebuilt my Impco Model J and I'm sure I put it back together correctly ( ain't rocket science ) but when you turn on the propane it gets "to" presurized to work...won't fire-up...turn it off and after the pressure goes down to "pops"to few times...Any ideas...? Thanks, Kevin
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    Point type distributor w/ no condenser...?

    Is this possible...? I have a Toyota 5R forklift that runs ( but points look like hell ) but I can't find a condenser anywhere...How could that be...?Thanks, Kevin
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    PPropane or Natural Gas : Which is Cheaper...??

    I'm planning a move to the "country" And of course there are no "natural gas" lines way out there...And it just dawned on me, is it going to be more expensive to heat the house, use the stove and what ever else I'll need propane for...? Thanks, Kevin:willy_nil
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    Where can I find:EZ-UP Canopy replacement "tops"...?

    Looked on line...Nothing...I left it out and it's faded and coming apart...You'd think a replacement would be available, but I guess they just want you to buy a whole new canopy...Doesn't seem very nice...Here's the "kicker"...My cats loved to jump from the tree on to the canopy and they put...
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    Cen-Tech Code Scanner from HF, Any Good...?

    I'm looking at a Harbor Freight Ad for a Cen-Tech CAN OBD II Code Reader/EOBD Scanner for $84.99...The Question is: Has anyone bought one and do they like it...? Does it get the job done...? If not...What's a good scanner to get...?
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    Parts for a Toyota 5R forklift Engine...?

    I have a 1978 Toyota forklift with a 5R motor and can't seem to find the simplest parts...Like a lower thermostat housing...Mine's broke...The forklift parts guy's say they'll check it out and call me back but never do... Any one out there know of where to round up anything that might match up...
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    Anyone use Muriatic Acid to Flush Radiators...?

    I have a 1978 Toyota Forklift that I needed a radiator for, but guess what...? The radiator is no longer produced and a re-core job runs over $900 dollars, according to one shop...Now, I hear Muriatic Acid for pools is supposed to work great as long as the radiator is out of the vehicle...Any...
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    Fork lift propane regulators are freezing over...!

    This suddenly started happening...Driving around in my Toyota fork lift and it stalls...Open it up and the two propane regulators are "frosty" and it won't run 'till they thaw out...Then it will only run for a few minutes 'till they frost up again...What to do...? Are they shot...? Why so...
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    Binks Dual Stage Compressor Acting-Up

    I have a Binks Dual Stage Compressor I can't figure out...It used to work fine...The oil level is good...What happens is it comes up to full pressure...It releases excess pressure fine...Then, after a few minutes it starts slowing down...You'd think it was starting to "seize-up"...And it will...
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    Converting 3 phase welders to single...?

    Good Morning...! I know this is an old subject...But it's new to me...! I had googled this question and it brought to this great place and introduced me to my new hero "theoldwizard1" lol...So, this question is kind of directed at him. I read how by use of a couple of 60 uf 400 volt motor-run...
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    Hello from Concord, California...!

    I just found this "place" and I must say I am hyped...! This is great...! I found it by "googling" a question about three phase welders, and found some great information. I'm in Concord, California and I have a small fab shop over in Pittsburg...Went to school to be a machinist and a welder...
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