Forklift Mast Disassembly: The Greasy Way! | Harpam's Restorations

It’s 7 degrees in central Nebraska, but the restoration doesn't stop! In this episode of Harpham's Restorations, we’re diving into a greasy, cold, and slightly complicated job: dismantling the forklift mast and hoist. I ran into a bit of a conundrum with the inner frame stops and the hydraulic cylinder, but after some trial and error (and a lot of propane heat), we finally got it stripped down. In this video: Dismantling the hoist and steering gear. Dealing with hidden stops on the inner frame. Removing the main hydraulic cylinder. Plans for the hot tank and degreasing in sub-zero temps. Tags: Forklift Restoration, Mast Disassembly, Hydraulic Cylinder Removal, Harpam's Restorations, Equipment Repair, Shop Projects, Nebraska Winter, Tool Restoration, Degreasing Parts 0:00 – Intro: A Greasy Job Ahead 0:40 – The Parts List & Hot Tank Plans 1:44 – The "Conundrum": Hidden Frame Stops 3:00 – Removing the Hydraulic Cylinder 4:10 – The Teardown (Timelapse) 31:46 – Success! Final Disassembly Overview 33:00 – What I’d Do Differently Next Time 34:12 – Winter Cleaning Problems & Next Steps