Description

White WC30, WC35, WC40, WC45, WC50 1976 Parts Catalog – OEM Parts Reference

You spent an hour cross-referencing aftermarket part numbers, then the dealer tells you they don’t match. Sound familiar? That’s exactly why I keep a factory parts catalog on the bench next to the torque wrench. This isn’t some scanned PDF from a shady site – it’s the original White WC30, WC35, WC40, WC45, WC50 1976 Parts Catalog, 104 pages of part numbers straight from White Motor Corporation. No guesswork, no “fits like” claims. You get the exact numbers that came out of Hopkins, Minnesota in 1976.

Page 1 lists the serial number ranges that this catalog covers – WC30 from 35000001, WC35 from 36700001, WC40 from 35100001, WC45 from 36800001, WC50 from 35200001. If your truck falls in those ranges, you’re holding the right book. If not, check the related White WC20 WC25 WC30 Forklift Parts Catalog or White MY20, MY25, MY30, MY40C Parts Catalog – OEM Forklift Part Numbers for other model years. Every page is a clean scan of the original factory print – not a reprint that lost detail on the small line drawings.

Parts Group Index: How This Catalog Is Organized

Flip to page 3 and you’ll see the parts group index. It’s laid out alphabetically by component, then cross-referenced to the section and page. Need brake parts? It points you to A-23 through A-24. Camshaft? F-12. Valve train? F-12 again. Engine gasket sets are on page 2 with specific part numbers for gasoline and LP-gas carburetors. This is the same indexing system White used at the factory – no generic grouping. Each category from Accumulator to Crankshaft gets its own section. I’ve used this catalog to order a Camshaft for a WC40 and the part showed up correct the first time. That’s the difference OEM documentation makes.

What’s Inside: From Brake Linkage to Crankshaft

The catalog covers every major system on these trucks. Brake linkage, master cylinders, wheel cylinders – all with individual part numbers. Engine components like the Crankshaft (F-10), connecting rods (F-11), pistons and rings (F-11), and valves (F-12) are listed with dimensional specs where needed. Cooling system parts: radiator, fan, water pump, thermostat – all in section F-7. Transmission and differential overhaul kits are listed on page 2 with seals and gaskets. This isn’t a repair manual – it’s a parts indexing tool. If you need the step-by-step rebuild procedure, get the service manual. But if you’re ordering a gasket set or a piston ring pack, this is the only reference you should trust.

104 Pages of Factory Part Numbers

One hundred four pages. That’s not a thick manual, but it’s dense with data. Every page has a part number, description, and often a reference to the assembly drawing. The numerical index (pages G-4 through G-15) lets you look up a part number directly if you have it from another source. The document includes kits for hydraulic pumps, brake cylinders, tilt cylinders, and Hydra-Lizers. For example, the tilt cylinder repair kits are listed with two variants – Cascade and Cessna – each with a different kit number. That level of detail saves you a return trip to the parts counter.

Why a Factory Parts Catalog Beats Aftermarket Lookups

Aftermarket catalogs consolidate part numbers across brands to save space. That means they drop supersessions, omit superseded-list corrections, and often give you a “universal” number that doesn’t fit. White published this catalog for their own dealers – it’s the same one the parts guy would have used in 1977. The Valve train parts for the gasoline engine are separate from the LP-gas engine carburetor numbers. The aftermarket cross-references lump them together. Then you get a carburetor repair kit that doesn’t seal because the gasket shape changed. I’ve seen it happen. Stick with the factory print. For a broader look at how OE documentation supports the industry, see Automotive Industry Overview. For background on the engine types used here, check Internal Combustion Engine.

Which Models and Serial Numbers Are Covered

This catalog covers the WC30, WC35, WC40, WC45, and WC50. Serial number start points are printed on page 1. If your truck is a WC55 or WC60, this catalog does not cover those models – you need the appropriate supplement. The White MA20B, 25B, 30SB 1979 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs might be closer for those larger chassis. Double-check your model plate before buying. A parts catalog for the wrong serial range will give you obsolete numbers.

Is this a service manual or a parts catalog?

It’s a parts catalog. It lists part numbers and assemblies, not repair procedures. Use it to order the right components.

Does it include torque specifications?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. Torque values are in the factory service manual for the White WC30-60 series. The parts catalog focuses on part numbers, kits, and assemblies.

Can I use this for my WC55 or WC60?

Not directly. The serial ranges listed on page 1 stop at WC50. The WC55 and WC60 have their own parts catalog supplement. This catalog covers the WC30, WC35, WC40, WC45, and WC50 only.

How do I find the part number for a camshaft?

Go to the parts group index on page 3 and look up Camshaft – it points to section F-12. In that section you’ll find the camshaft part number along with related components like the camshaft gear and bearings. The numerical index at the back (G-4 to G-15) can also be used if you already have a known part number to cross-reference.

You’ve got a truck that needs parts. You can waste time on generic cross-references and hope the part matches, or you can work from the same OEM documentation the factory used. Access the Factory Manual and get the correct part numbers for your White WC30, WC35, WC40, WC45, or WC50 forklift.