So i purchased a very old asplundh wood chipper. i believe its called the basic model, whatever that is. It has a 4 cylider, no blower on chute, and 12" drum. Can't find a tag with serial number on it. Maybe one of you has ran across one like this. Would like to get a manual on it if possible. Also are these old chippers 6 or 12 volt? And are they positive ground?
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Can anyone help me with this old chipper?
Ok... well today I hooked up a 12 volt battery to the old gal. The ballast was good, power through the coil to distributor. That's where it went down hill. Took distributor cap off and found the rotor was wiggly, dust cap cracked, and no condensor at all. Ordered a complete tune up kit and metal clamp for rotor. She may come back to life now.
What year and what motor?
No idea what year or model. No tag on it. Think it's a ford 172.
I'll guess at an Asplundh 12" chipper. Plenty of pics to match to for a year. The engine? Must have a tag somewhere. Numbers, stamped leters, something.
Engine has a lot of built up oil and dirt on it. Haven't had a chance to clean it yet.
Take some good pics of the engine. It should be 12 volt and will be negative ground
That's how I hooked the battery up. Neg. Ground. The engine turns over fine.
