Choctaw H140 repair and exploration

[FarmingSmallKubota]

I just bought an H140 and so far have managed to sweep out the rats nest inside. This came from an Auction in Florida. 35 hours so i do not think it was used much. Only came with one large flex duct, wheel and axle assembly are missing, 90 degree elbo for exhaust is missing, and the rubber seal over the fuel input and gauge is cracked. I tried to fire it up and although produces heat for a short time it puffs a lot of black smoke. Pressure is 120 which seems normal according to the tm and no matter how much i was sweeping still getting insulation out of the heat exhaust, so i will be removing the top to give a more through cleaning. i have a parts wanted ad listed for some but not all of the parts. Seems like a neat unit to play with.

 

[FarmingSmallKubota]

So another member here sold me all the parts that i need. This will probably wait a while untill fall due to the Summer heat unless other projects get caught up on. At least i will be able to roll it around now.