IPod classic charges but cannot be read on the mac.

I have an iPod Classic. It currently can recharge if connected to a Mac, but can't be seen on the desktop or in iTunes for more than a few seconds. When connected, the connected window comes on for a few secondds, followed by 'OK to Disconnect' and then it disconnects...if not charged the battery icon comes on.
The iPod works fine as far as playing what's already on it goes. I've used different leads and 3 different Macs. I've resetted it, switched it to drive mode and back (same situation in drive mode as in normal mode).

It seems like the issue likes with the iPod's dock connector port, since you have ruled out the possibility of a bad USB cable, faulty USB port, or configuration on any of your Macs. Have you looked at the port to check for any broken, bent, or corroded pins? If there is any lodged debris, take a can of compressed air to the iPod to see if that does any good.
Otherwise, try to connect the iPod to one of your Macs in Disk Mode and see if that helps it stay mounted on your Mac long enough for you to perform a restore operation.
Putting iPod into Disk Mode
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I don't have very many suggestions for you, but the ones I do have are worth a shot. Have you tried manually forcing the iPod into *Disk Mode* while connected to your computer. This may help your iPod stay mounted long enough for you to Restore it via iTunes.
[Putting iPod into Disk Mode|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363]
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