Buda Forklift

[Vicinalvictor]

Does anyone know what kind of motor is in this thing? It's a 4 cyl., flathead, runs on lp gas. The distributor shaft does not rotate when cranking the engine. I have no idea why, or even if it's worth fixing. Overall, it's a nice machine, probably dates back into the 50's.

 

[Janicholson]

Does anyone know what kind of motor is in this thing? It's a 4 cyl., flathead, runs on lp gas. The distributor shaft does not rotate when cranking the engine. I have no idea why, or even if it's worth fixing. Overall, it's a nice machine, probably dates back into the 50's.

Images would help identify the model, likely a Buda engine !! Jim

 

[used red MN]

In this May 2023 post you claim it may be a Waukesha engine. Think you ever confirmed that? Previous thread

 

[Welding man]

Does anyone know what kind of motor is in this thing? It's a 4 cyl., flathead, runs on lp gas. The distributor shaft does not rotate when cranking the engine. I have no idea why, or even if it's worth fixing. Overall, it's a nice machine, probably dates back into the 50's.

If it's a Buda forklift, I would have said that it is a Buda Engine, but I never saw a Buda flathead. Cockshutt used Buda engines in their 30-40 and 50 tractors from 1946 thru 1955 then went to Hercules. Buda was bought out by Allis Chalmers. It is very likely a Continental. Cockshutt used those in the 20 series tractor. Post a picture of the engine and we will see what you have.

 

[Jim.ME]

Several good pictures of the engine are needed to help identify the engine, that was mentioned in your May 2023 post and again here.

 

[Vicinalvictor]

If it's a Buda forklift, I would have said that it is a Buda Engine, but I never saw a Buda flathead. Cockshutt used Buda engines in their 30-40 and 50 tractors from 1946 thru 1955 then went to Hercules. Buda was bought out by Allis Chalmers. It is very likely a Continental. Cockshutt used those in the 20 series tractor. Post a picture of the engine and we will see what you have.

If it's a Buda forklift, I would have said that it is a Buda Engine, but I never saw a Buda flathead. Cockshutt used Buda engines in their 30-40 and 50 tractors from 1946 thru 1955 then went to Hercules. Buda was bought out by Allis Chalmers. It is very likely a Continental. Cockshutt used those in the 20 series tractor. Post a picture of the engine and we will see what you have.

 

[Vicinalvictor]

I try to upload images of engine.

 

[Vicinalvictor]

If it's a Buda forklift, I would have said that it is a Buda Engine, but I never saw a Buda flathead. Cockshutt used Buda engines in their 30-40 and 50 tractors from 1946 thru 1955 then went to Hercules. Buda was bought out by Allis Chalmers. It is very likely a Continental. Cockshutt used those in the 20 series tractor. Post a picture of the engine and we will see what you have.

 

[Jim.ME]

Looks like a Waukesha ICK series engine. Look for an ID plate on the back left corner of the engine, above the starter and behind the oil filler pipe.