Repairing the Cheapest Forklift on Marketplace!

Doing some repairs and troubleshooting to the ignition system to get my $200 forklift running properly!
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[@mdouglaswray]

Always fun to watch you resurrect these beasts! Thanks for letting us watch!

[@DieselCreek]

thank you for watching!

[@ragequitpro9284]

I'm glad you fixed up the old girl I like the style.

[@russb3816]

Loving this series on the forklift. Doing a great job.

[@markrandall1456]

It amazes me that a seller would not spend the time and effort to change the oil, fix the plug and points. So little investment and so much potential return. But stupid saves you and me money and gives us a great hobby. From the soggy banks of Underwood Branch in East Wampler, TX, thanks for the fun. 🤠

[@bpeacehelotes]

My father was an Allis Chalmers forklift dealer starting in 1955. That is a G153 engine made by Allis Chalmers in their Harvey Illinois plant. It was a very good engine.

[@DieselCreek]

thats awesome! it seems to run quite well now!

[@blackbird8632]

Well you say that but the modern ones beep at you with cryptic messages and don't want to start until the dealer comes by with the comfuser. Progress right?

[@Genetics1]

Diesel Creek if you plan on keeping the forklift u might want to invest in a pertronix electronic distributor . i bought one for my y112 continental enhine and it starts and runs awesome now no long crank times. no hesitating or stalling

[@paulsilva3346]

@@Genetics1 unless the distributor is shot portronics sells just the points replacement kits 4 Allis Chalmers

[@Genetics1]

@@paulsilva3346 mine was completely shot had to much side play in the shaft bushings. it would start and run but it would stall out.Now that i changed it out it is like night and day in how the old girl runs.

[@CliffManis]

Always fun to see how you try to repair a machine.. tks. 2.9.24

[@tbirdracefan]

Good bit of progress on the forklift. I would not mind seeing more videos even if it was one or two parts that get fixed. Nice to see the evolution of a project, especially when it turns out good.

[@_sinisterglance_3386]

Its so awsome how your channel has taken off. I talked to you when you just was starting this thing. They way you explain stuff and know what your talking about is the best part. Keep doing what you do brother, i will always be there to see your next project.

[@jojo1308716]

Giving the little guy a reach around to release the schmoo

[@danmackintosh6325]

Ahhh the very best of Mustie1 and AvE all rolled into one easy post...

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

Love seeing this come back to life!

[@DieselCreek]

thanks for watching!

[@aximusroh6453]

She's coming along. Don't mind the segmented videos at all and i saw the YZF but couldn't work out the capacity. Glad you ride as well BRAAAAAPMM ✊😁👊

[@warpedone2]

Thanks for filming

[@DieselCreek]

Thanks for watching!

[@wimtillaart8671]

Unbelievable that you're doing this next to your day time job. Have been binge watching. Keep up the good work!

[@DieselCreek]

It’s tough sometimes but I enjoy it, glad you seem to like it! Thanks!

[@billjunking_fool5549]

I like the heavy equipment myself to, always working on something so many projects 👍

[@DieselCreek]

I know the feeling

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good old K seal Ehh Matt 18:40 @Diesel Creek

[@enduser1982]

Hopefully it's longer than 20. Just getting comfy and the show ends

[@DieselCreek]

Believe it’s around 35 min

[@bjorntheviking6745]

Ha love the AvE reference, I do not think that is condensate either, it looks like it took a load! I have a Komatsu FG15, old as shiiiit but good enough the girls I date! Keep on keeping on brother

[@petes8849]

If you are seeing arcing on distributor points, that is an indicator that the condenser is bad. Arcing of points will eat them up pretty quick. Change the condenser.

[@Dwendele]

Wow, I can't remember the last time I saw a skilsaw (circular saw) labeled as Skilsaw!

[@aaronschoessow9567]

Well I have to say that after hearing it run. It sounds exactly like, the one my Dad had... The same put put put, I don't think it's misfiring. Either that or my dad's was misfiring for years. Lol

[@killawattgarage]

12:25 waiting for him to get zapped!!!

[@dennishudson9723]

LOVE the sound of your truck!

[@DieselCreek]

thanks!

[@aidshusten240]

compressiontest only and always on warm engine, wihtout ignition cables connected to the sparkplugs. Otherwise missfires will build pressure in the enginehousing faking the compressiontest. With the burnouts you got me

[@haydenuk02]

Great work it will be come very useful awesome work thanks for the content

[@DieselCreek]

thank you for watching!

[@haydenuk02]

Diesel Creek no problem love watching your videos they are interesting

[@drewa3597]

great series

[@DieselCreek]

Thank you!

[@DannyWalker1949]

Last video I was talk'n bout those Hard Rubber tires they SUCK.......Get ya some Cheap cat litter and throw under it for traction on those Slick Surface's. enjoyed❕

[@DieselCreek]

It wasn’t the slick that was hanging me up so much as the rear tires has sunk 4-5 inches in the soft stone after a big rain

[@Quake81270]

I like your videos so 12 or more 25 minute videos on the complete forklift rebuild is fine with me.

[@DieselCreek]

there will more in the future!

[@corydriver7634]

Dude just a bit of sand on that ramp into the garage is all you needed, or push it with the truck 😂. Makes a big difference when she’s firing on all four, good work diagnosing that dead hole. For some strange reason I’m enjoying this series.

[@DieselCreek]

glad you like it!

[@ethanmiller676]

If you are seeing a spark between the contacts on the points, your condenser is shot. The purpose of the condenser if to mitigate the sparking between the points. This constant sparking will erode the points so bad that they will need replacing again relatively soon. - Small Engine Mechanic

[@DieselCreek]

Yes I’m going to be replacing it

[@vinaytewani2284]

You are making great progress congratulations

[@DieselCreek]

Thank you!

[@billdyke9745]

Lubricious. One of my favourite words, as it happens. One of my newer favourite words is Schmoo. Thanks for that one.

[@charredskeleton]

Rock it barb!

[@djterry1218]

Great find for $200. Just takes know how!

[@DieselCreek]

Or some educated guessing lol

[@sohansunku1016]

Just found your channel and I love the content! Great work

[@DieselCreek]

thank you!

[@mjmcomputers]

My grandpa was over the automotive shop at a chemical plant. They maintained a lot of forklifts. I remember him telling me that for some reason if they flooded on propane it normally killed the plugs. Much worse than if they were gasoline.

[@DieselCreek]

i think Im going to change the plugs because these are plugs made for gasoline, I didnt have the proper ones in stock

[@Martin.Wilson]

Those tires.....I've seen more tread on bacon.

[@sortefaaar]

came for the forklift, stayed for the burnouts!

[@DieselCreek]

thanks for watching!

[@hitskip7750]

No gas no go lol ...keep some oil dry around. Those lifts will get stuck so easy. Keep up the good videos.

[@DieselCreek]

thanks for watching!

[@joegoins9894]

🤙

[@AndrewHCann]

Matt think things happen to this motor made rust & milky is the Thermostat is sticking on close or open happen also Antifreeze should change to 60 % also 40 water plus rad cap not venting very well and corrosion up and head gasket get lots blow by even leaks need replaced ! Air filter need change also vent tube on Valve on middle head need clean up and blown out like PCV Valve for Gasoline and Desiel fuel used! Plus Spark plugs need hotter type like Platinum type even high heavy duty Suppression wires to and put 100 ml worth of 80w90 differential in Engine oil not synthetic of 10w30 like Castrol GTX white bottle no recycled type when do next oil change! Bet all this told and be amazing fix like new!

[@genedameier8746]

"I can drive any forkin thing around." The Bandit aka Burt Reynolds

[@DieselCreek]

what a fantastic movie!

[@daalhoffarm]

A little tip, sparkplugs may look good but that doesnt say anything. You need to mesure on resistance.

[@danandyong6653]

And please turn the idle up! Too low, they like higher idles to help run the hydraulic system

[@walterrobbins4470]

Nicer patch of water

[@jeffreybird1308]

I enjoyed this video

[@mr.seagull5333]

Tbh I want ur whole garage

[@DieselCreek]

once i get moved into my new shop you can have it lol

[@railnut8453]

Accurate compression tests should be done with all plugs out and throttle at wide open.

[@edp9743]

You are correct!

[@DieselCreek]

I know but this was good enough for who its for!

[@SantaClaw]

Pro tip, your head gasket is not leaking water, if the level in the radiator isn't going down.

[@DieselCreek]

Just because the level is full when I checked it doesn’t mean they didn’t top it off before I bought it, I’ve dealt with slow leaks that take a lot of running to actually drop the radiator a noticeable amount!

[@chyraxion]

dang that one hose is kniked to crapp

[@markbridle9329]

That rusty lump you picked off the rocker cover bolt wasn't a cork washer was it? As I've seen that sort of thing before.

[@DieselCreek]

no it was definately a chunk of rust lol

[@keepitsimpleson.withrogers7028]

On today’s episode of baking with Diesel Creek, we’ll show you how to make Corona crackers and banana gravy. So folks stay tuned for the recipes to follow. Like, share, subscribe

[@DieselCreek]

lmfao YEESSS!!!

[@kamsok6132]

15:32 rear super heavy and front wheels have little to no grip on ground. It would be interesting to put some load and try if it will get itself out of the trap :D

[@shawn7310]

when testing the plug earth the body of the plug it wont work if you hold it above the tappet cover rest it on it and you should see the spark jump to the electrode :)

[@DieselCreek]

I know, it was grounded just didn’t look like it in the video apparently

[@carlosquintana6930]

I really want to see more videos about the church ⛪️ 👍👍

[@DieselCreek]

they are coming!

[@ni_wink84]

Soak that valve cover in pine-sol water 50/50 mix for about a week, it’ll look like brand new steel! Guaranteed

[@DieselCreek]

I took the wire wheel on the drill to it cleaned it up and dried it out then coated it with oil

[@gutsngorrrr]

Out of curiousity, did you replace the condenser? Because, burnt up point are normally a sign that the condenser has failed.

[@DieselCreek]

ive never heard that, but no it seemes to be running fine now. if it were bad I wouldt think it could run so well?

[@craiggreenlaw5944]

@@DieselCreek Arcing across the points indicates the condenser is weak or bad. You should replace it.

[@DieselCreek]

Craig Greenlaw I’ll give it a try, thanks!

[@staind288]

Strawberry yogurt in the radiator? 😂

[@DieselCreek]

copper shmoo!

[@2LateIWon]

I bet it was left outside and water got into the oil cap somehow or leaked down the valve cap into the pan or something

[@DieselCreek]

no, the concensus seems to be condendsation build uo over the years caused it. theres no way for the water to get it, its sealed up really well.

[@2LateIWon]

@@DieselCreek I could see condensation build up over a long time. But that's scary the previous owner neglect inn this machine. Thanks for the reply. Glad to hear it's not a major issue

[@Military-Museum-LP]

The drone shots of the opening of the video are 5 star!

[@oldcarnocar]

ever find a year on this baby?

[@MichaelBridges-ks2hu]

That warranty. Expired a long time ago .

[@Smegacool]

Enjoyed it...Thanks!

[@DieselCreek]

thanks for watching!

[@imonittonite]

My friend almost died when the forklift he was driving had a tire go into a depression. The force propelled him upward into the cage. Ten years later the injury came back in the way of uncontrollable sever headaches. He did die soon after.

[@TyroneBootlace]

Cheers Matt :-)

[@jasonfisher9909]

I think it's called viscosity

[@paizley9666]

Oh yeah fork lifts just have condensations in them ya or the valve covers leaking inwards like there’s no tomorrow

[@3cl1]

Remove all the plugs and have the throttle all the way open when checking compression.

[@farmerjackson709]

Should change the condenser with the points they looked like they were arking in the other video. That’s why the old ones look burt

[@lucasstiles8012]

I don't mind seeing short videos every other day, keeps things going. This is a fun project.

[@DieselCreek]

thanks for watching!

[@dangryder6050]

Me, too. I like seeing the story progress. Keep up the good work.

[@chadallen4192]

The milky oil is normal for propane hilo's. The problem is 2 fold (1)burning propane actually creates water and co2 as a by product of combustion. (2) Hilos owned by people like you and me get run for 2-10 minutes at a time and never get up to full operating temp to cook moisture out of the oil. The moisture goes past the piston rings and collects in the pan building up every time its run. Change oil every 4-6 months regardless of hours used or let it run outside at wot for 30mins+ every 2 months

[@DieselCreek]

I think ill be going that second route becaue... well the neighbors already hate me so gotta keep up appearances!

[@ypop417]

@@DieselCreek LOL once a month for half to three quarters an hour at dinner time

[@chadallen4192]

@@DieselCreek Right on but you know those same neighbors will be asking (begging) for your help when things actually get crazy. Don't worry about them keep doing the right thing. They will get it eventually. Help them out when they need it and they will forget all about your addiction to awesome equipment. Lol my neighbors don't complain a bit anymore because they know I will bring machines over all they have to do is ask. Love the video's keep up the good work!

[@alex4alexn]

@@DieselCreek awesome vid! but remember rule number one, when it runs rough and you fix plugs and change some seriously nasty oil and directly oil the head....we want to hear it run after! for comparison, keep up the great work, excited for the next installment

[@danmackintosh6325]

@CalsGarage in fairness that K-seal goop isn't too bad, it was developed with the Rover K-series in mind (an awful engine, well known for head gasket issues and water/oil mixing). It only really congeals where it meets a leak, doesn't block heaters (not that a forky Mcforkface has one) and works really effectively on oil/water mixing issues. Half the problem with it is people use it on engines too far gone, they let the problem develop until it overheats & pops a fire ring out and then they try K-seal when there's combustion gases leaking, and then complain that it's snake oil. No cure for a properly blown HG except to repair, but sealant can be good when used right (i.e. on something cheap we don't want to put time and money into in case it's DOA anyway, much like most K-series Rovers were from new lol). I do see your point though, likely not needed in this case, but if it was losing/using coolant then it'll most likely stop that wherever it was leaking to.

[@rickf5615]

I don't know if it was already mentioned but you might want to look into the thermostat and put in a 180 at least to keep that condensation from forming. They always used 160 degree thermostats in the early years and a lot of people took them out altogether and this was the end result. The engine will run a lot better if it gets up to temperature also.

[@tomdale1313]

200 american well spent

[@DieselCreek]

I thought so too!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Yep, I would have been all over that one!

[@heathergrace7434]

Thankyou for your site! I am a retired gran living in a home unit in the town ( in South Australia) now that my husband and brother have passed away... miss the country, miss the men folk repairing things and managing the land so much... until I found your show. Now I can "go home" while I have a cup of tea in my reclining chair with my little dog. You are so resourceful, like my folks were. I love the mowing and clearing, and the forklift story has to have been the most enjoyable find. I would have like to have had a better look around that auction yard where you bought the crane truck (just to smell the air and imagine what I would buy!) so perhaps if ever you visit there again for something else you could take us all along for the ride. Thankyou again for such great You Tube content. There must be a lot of once strong busy farmers and country people who have been slowed down by old age, getting a kick out of reliving your working world. All the very best to you and your family!

[@jbrinTexas]

I’d change oil and filter after a few hours to get rid of the rest condensation in that old oil.

[@DieselCreek]

my plan exactly!

[@marcryvon]

Right but I'd add some diesel in the oil just before changing the oil to really rinse all that crap from the small oil passages. Only my 2 cents ! I like your work (playing) so far ! You did good with that 200$ lift !

[@JohnCarder]

Add some alcohol (strong as you can find) to the milky mix and run briefly. The alcohol will mix with the water and get it out. Don't need to add diesel.

[@grenmastermike]

South paw

[@jwoodyr1]

Did you check the valve adjustments when you had the cover off? BTW, love your videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@DieselCreek]

No I didn’t know the specs on them, I’ve since found them and will check in the future

[@tomahawkjo8574]

You just voided the warranty by cutting that roll cage!

[@fynbo1007]

Congratulations with your forklift get running, thank you for sharing your amazing journey. God bless you and your family.

[@chuckhaynes6458]

That looks like it's gonna be a pretty nice concrete forklift. I once ran a 1936 Clark at a tool and die shop I worked at. It had a Chrysler industrial 6 cyl. and a wooden steering wheel that could break your wrist if you ran into a nut or bolt on the ground. AC made very good products. That one is living proof.

[@DieselCreek]

you feel every bump thats for sure! thanks for watching!

[@fredstanley5758]

Yep, I think you come out pretty sweet on that deal, Matt! I love seeing old things being resurrected, given a new lease on life and being put back to work! Great job, my dude! 👍

[@DieselCreek]

thanks for watching!!!

[@lordhoho1]

If you had any old oil lying around you could have used that to run the engine for a bit and then change that oil then adding the new oil

[@craigsmith8217]

A half turn of play in the steering wheel is "normal". LOL

[@Liam40]

If I had to figure why your oil was so milky, i'd wager it has to do with the fact that any blowby from those pistons will be water vapor and co2. A running propane engine produces water and co2 as its emissions. Now being that this forklift probably wasn't run hard enough to get the oil reliably up to 100c, and the motor was only run short periods, water vapor just kept building up. I don't think it's a head gasket. I think it's a symptom of running propane and not running it long enough for the oil to dry. TL;DR - The exhaust of a propane engine is water vapor and co2. (Hence why it's allowed in buildings.) Any blowby will be water vapor, and co2. Not run up to temp to dry oil.

[@DieselCreek]

yes that seems to be the concensus! thanks for watching!

[@jimcompton4587]

Nice explaination and makes good sense why the oil was so milky. I'm sure Matt will keep an eye on it.

[@Bodgemiester]

Top tip, anything full of oil and water emulsion can be cleaned by filling it with diesel. The water stays in the diesel when you drain it out!!!

[@leeklemetti1887]

Great fun getting it going. I can see a new cement driveway in the future. That will definitely cost ya more than $200 though.

[@jojo1308716]

Making it so tall ppl can’t play on lifting of forks

[@DieselCreek]

im 6'2" so i think its gonn be fine unless an NBA player stops by lol

[@pnwRC.]

@@DieselCreek lol!

[@samanthamartinez5503]

she ain't smoking and sounds solid think you got a good deal with her

[@madirishman9240]

Burnouts and drifting with a folk lift, now that's awesome!

[@jdcunnington]

Former Milwaukee/West Allis resident here, so I'm prejudiced. My first snowblower as a homeowner was my mother-in-law's old A-C. Ran it until we had a fuel leak that caught fire and burned it. My experience is they made very durable stuff that was taken over by Simplicity in 1987 when A-C went out of business.

[@basecom70]

Wow! Working in your garage. No special tools just your common sense. Well done sir!!

[@kellygb9278]

If you have the time, leave the valve cover off and start the engine. Best to make sure the rockers arms are getting their lube

[@jojo1308716]

Thanks for the video. I really like this content you produce.

[@DieselCreek]

awesome! thanks for watching!

[@paulsilva3346]

You might TRY holding your hand, or some such. Under the POINTS or whatever you are doing a close up on.??? Your camera will focus on the wider background until you do?? Way to Go.! And my radiator man lectured me on putting stuff in the radiator to seal it because it insulates the radiator and the cooling system so it will not work that well.!

[@SamCyanide]

I have had nothing but awful experiences with "head gasket sealers" they end up gumming up your cooling channels and making everything worse in my experience. Even totalling the block

[@brendonarnold8896]

yes your rightt ,its that toolbox in a can bs ,the ugly mess and damage that stuff causses is unreal

[@MrWolfSnack]

It's the same thing as tire slime. It's something done by lazy idiots trying to prolong the inevitable. It never works and it turns a simple weekend fix into massive destruction.

[@BLAZE13011]

@@MrWolfSnack just use a plug lol idk why anyone would use tire slime tbh

[@albruce1949]

that oil is not normal, i drove all makes of propane fork lifts for over 25 years checked the oil daily, NEVER saw oil like that . suggestion change the plugs . cheap insurance.

[@troyfall4945]

Nice video. Would like to see you paint it once you have it mechanically repaired.

[@DieselCreek]

Thinking about that!

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Mr. Creek: when changing oil with massive water and its milky, buy two oil filters before running full time. Take two gallons of diesel and pour it in after draining oil. Let sit for one hour. Dump it then after running for 1/2hr change the newly plugged up oil filter and then run sweetly for the next ten yrs.

[@tomlangley6236]

I definitely would have douched the engine out with some K1 before refilling the oil.

[@SamCyanide]

@@tomlangley6236 lol first time ive ever seen anyone online use douche in the correct way without swearing at someone

[@pnwRC.]

@@SamCyanide truth!

[@kitecattestecke2303]

Using Diesel for 30min in a engine as lubricant? Just do two oil changes in a short row with filter as simple oil is cheap

[@corydriver7634]

Simba Fishtigre not using diesel as a lubricant but using it as a flush. Notice he said use 2 gallons and let it sit 1 hour then drain and 2 oil changes?

[@Unclejake]

You’re a brave man holding that plug wire, I had a buddy with a old impala with a 307, we were trouble shooting a dead hole...and I grabbed a plug wire....tasted my fillings doing that...it lit me up, but found the problem.

[@castirondude]

ya, especially one that's already arcing to the block LOL

[@pnwRC.]

I was thinking the same thing! I remember the old 65 Ford my brother drove. We were working on it one day, & I brushed the plug wire. It light me up more than my RC trucks headlamps!

[@warrenmichael918]

i used to get my mom with the push mowers plug wire. I would tell her to pull it off to kill the engine !! LOL she actually did it 2 times before she realized i just had to let go of the little handle bar lever, she wasnt amused since she thought she was actually helping me fix it...haha

[@infoanorexic]

I'll admit it. I'm chicken. I'll use one of my jumper cables, clamp it to the spark plug, other end to the frame or battery ground. The prospect of having my eyeballs lit up makes me jumpy, that in itself is unsafe.

[@NurdRage777]

I once got zapped even with freaking nitrile gloves on... Best thing is not to touch it with your hards but to ducktape it to a PVC pipe and test it this way. Zappy zap zap is not fun

[@actorzone856]

$200 is a cheap buy, once you fix the engine and that exhaust, getting closer to a $1000 forklift..

[@DieselCreek]

I thing I could already get 1000 for it, 1500-2000 if I get the little stuff fixed

[@davidfriesen3498]

Im a couple of years late to the party but I figured id throw my 2 cents in anyway. the oil looking the way it did does not surprise me. I would recommend putting some sea foam in the oil. Change the oil a few times in a row to get that all out. also let the ol girl get up to temp and just run for an hour or two every few months. if you ever need some parts feel free to contact me. id be happy to see what I can do for you. much respect for the work you did. Im impressed at your skills