mystery chipper

[hd_rmblz]

I just picked up a chipper and need some information from the pros. I don't have any paperwork or literature. On the fram is a tag that says (H-B company) it also has the ser.#, mod.#, and says it was built in wisconsin. Any info. on whether the company is still alive or was bought out and if i can still get parts would be great. I forgot, its powered by a ford V8 and is a drum type. Thank you

 

[hd_rmblz]

mystery chipper 2

Sorry but while i'm asking questions, The chipper was given to me by my parents who used it a couple of years and never maintained it. The motor froze up so i've just replaced it with the same, (ford 360). With nothing but a few tools, a torch, a lot of head scratching my nieghbor and i managed to set the motor and pull the knives(whoooooooo!!!!!!) what a chore. It was cake once we found out how to pull the wedge. my question is, whats a machine like this worth? Thanks again

 

[begleytree]

I keep seeing ford 351s and 360s listed as chipper engines. I never knew they put those on a chipper, all I've ever seen is the ford 330, found in the 2 ton series trucks, if you need parts.
your chipper sounds like an asplundh. called a whisper chipper
-Ralph

 

[NeTree]

Pictures would be far more helpful.

 

[Davidsinatree]

hd,
Could it be the MB company in wisconsin? They make chippers and road striping machines and so forth.

 

[Proj Eng]

No parts but knives. They do have operator manuals for knife settings and for general maintenance though.