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White MA60H, MA70, MA80, MA90, MA100 1970 Parts Catalog

I’ve been turning wrenches for twenty-eight years, and the one thing that burns my tail is a parts counter guy handing me the wrong seal because his aftermarket book said “fits all”. This 1970 White parts catalog puts that nonsense to rest. It’s the same binder the dealer parts department had in 1970, covering the White MA60H, MA70, MA80, MA90, MA100 forklift trucks. If you’re holding a broken hydraulic cylinder or a seized brake assembly, you need the part number that matches what came on the truck, not something that “should work”.

Engine and Transmission: Factory Part Numbers

Two chapters in this catalog save you real money. The Engine section (starting page F-9) covers the gasoline and LPG engines found in these White units: camshaft, connecting rods, pistons, valves, cylinder head, oil pan, and oil filter. You get the OEM part number for every internal component. Same for the Transmission section (pages A-11 through A-16) – clutches, shafts, converter pump, and the transmission case itself. I’ve had guys rebuild a transmission using a generic seal kit and then fight leaks for a month. This catalog gives you the exact part numbers for the seals and gaskets listed on the Quick Reference Chart (page 1-2).

Brake and Cylinder Breakdowns

Brake parts are a pain point on these older forklifts. The catalog has a dedicated Brake section (A-22) that covers the master cylinder, wheel cylinders, brake linkage, pedal, and the parking brake. If you need a brake controlled inching cylinder, it’s on A-24. I always tell my guys: chase the number, not the shape. Aftermarket brake shoes might look the same but the lining compound can be different. Use the OEM part number from this catalog and you get the correct friction material. Also, the Cylinder listings for power steering (B-15) and tilt cylinders (D-16) are split out with kit numbers for seals and repairs. That’s where the Internal Combustion Engine principles are tested – wrong seals blow out fast under hydraulic pressure.

132 Pages of Factory Part Numbers

132 pages of exploded views and numerical index. The last pages (G-4 through G-16) are a straight numerical index – you can find any part by its OEM number. The TOC is alphabetical (from Accelerator Pedal to Wiring Harness), so if you need the accumulator or the breakaway hydraulic couplings, you flip to D-18. No paging through a generic “universal” book that lists twenty different versions of the same filter. Every part number in here was stamped on the original White box. That’s not a guess. That’s a fact.

Why Aftermarket Catalogs Cause Headaches

Aftermarket parts catalogs renumber everything. They try to cross-reference White OEM numbers to their own part numbers, and half the time they’re wrong. I’ve seen a “universal” master cylinder kit that had the wrong bore size. The White catalog gives you the original part number – example on page 1-2: “Kit-repair,master cylinder” has a part number 20-7300343. That’s a real White number. You hand that to your parts house, and they can order the correct kit. If you rely on an aftermarket book, you’re hoping their cross-reference is correct. This catalog cuts out the hoping. Also, if you’re working on a MA90 or MA100, the serial number break points are listed right on page 1 (47000001 for MA60H, 37200001 for MA70, etc.). So you verify your truck’s serial number against the catalog’s range. That’s how you know you’re in the right section.

Quick Reference Chart for Filters and Belts

The Quick Reference Chart on page 1-2 is worth the price of the catalog alone. It lists oil, fuel, and air filters with their OEM part numbers. Example: “Element-engine oil, spin-on (3 per package) – 35A5533”. Same for transmission oil filter, hydraulic oil filter, and air cleaner elements. It also gives the ignition system parts: spark plugs (AC C-86 or Champion D-16), distributor cap, rotor, points, condenser. And belts: fan and alternator 49″ O.C. for 5-9/16″ fan pulley, power steering belt 35-5/8″ O.C. These specs are from the factory – not an aftermarket cross-reference. When you order a belt from the part number in this catalog, it fits. Period.

Does This Catalog Cover the MA120 or Just the MA60H–MA100?

The product title says MA60H, MA70, MA80, MA90, MA100, but the serial number list on page 1 includes MA120 and MA60H-120. However, the bulk of the part listings in the catalog are for the MA60H through MA100. The MA120 shares some components (like the Chrysler 226 engine if you have that option), but the catalog specifically notes “See my 40-80R book for eng parts” for the Chrysler engine. So if you have a MA120, you might need a supplementary catalog. For the five models listed, this catalog is complete.

Who Needs This Catalog?

If you’re a shop owner with a fleet of old White forklifts, or a DIY guy restoring a MA70 or MA90, you need this. It’s not a service manual – it won’t tell you how to rebuild the carburetor. It gives you the part number for the carburetor repair kit (gasoline kit and LP gas kit listed on the chart). You combine this with the appropriate service manual (like White MY20, MY25, MY30, MY40C Parts Catalog – OEM Forklift Part Numbers for a different series) to get both the procedure and the parts. I’ve used this catalog to order brake master cylinder kits and wheel cylinder kits for a MA80, and everything came in correct. Saves me at least an hour of chasing wrong parts per job.

Does this catalog include torque specs or repair procedures?

No. It’s a parts catalog only. You need the separate White service manual for torque values and step-by-step repairs.

How are part numbers organized in this catalog?

The TOC is alphabetical by system (e.g., Brakes, Engine, Transmission). The main body shows exploded-view drawings with reference numbers matching the parts list. The numerical index at the back lets you look up any OEM part number and find its page.

Can I use this catalog for a MA120 if the serial number falls in the range?

Some MA120 parts are listed, but many components (especially engine parts for the Chrysler gasoline engine) are not covered. The catalog says to refer to a separate “MY 40-80R” book for those engine parts. Stick to the five models listed for complete coverage.

Is this catalog specific to gasoline/LPG models or does it cover diesel too?

It covers gasoline, LPG, and diesel variants. The Quick Reference Chart includes diesel fuel pump and sediment filter parts. The Engine section has separate listings for diesel (e.g., water pump A-6, oil filter A-6).

If you’re tired of return trips to the parts store because some cheap cross-reference book lied to you, get the real thing. Access the Factory Manual on this page and start ordering parts that fit. I’ve got a MA90 in my bay right now that needed a tilt cylinder seal kit – one look at the catalog (page D-16 for Cascade seals) and I had the part number in thirty seconds. You can’t beat that with a stack of aftermarket catalogs.

Also consider the other White parts catalogs in our collection: White MA20B, 25B, 30SB 1979 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs and White MA20, A25, A30S Parts Catalog – OEM Forklift Part Numbers. For more on how these forklift powertrains work, refer to Automotive Industry Overview for context on internal combustion engine fundamentals.