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Pufango Steam Tractor
« on: June 27, 2019, 07:16:00 am »
I had not previously owned a Pufango engine, but had to have this one. Looks to be a fairly simple build, but Tony Wright finished them a lot faster than I would have finished one  :D

I believe two of these made it to Minnesota. And for those who don't know, "Pufango" is short for "Puff-and-go"



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Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2019, 07:48:45 am »
I like that, better than i could make also.  8)
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Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2019, 09:06:56 am »
That's cool. Is the burner inserted from below or next to the steering column?
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« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2019, 09:35:44 am »
Cool 8c)
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Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2019, 10:55:16 am »
That has potential for a lot of mods Nick.
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Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2019, 12:39:21 pm »
Very nice addition Nick, congrats !

I love the drivebelt/fender solution, looks great  :)
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Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2019, 12:42:12 pm »
That is a nice looking tractor...of course, now we need to see the video.

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Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2019, 01:03:30 pm »
Nick,
When did yours arrive? I am still waiting for mine. :)

I did just today receive a package from Kevin from UK, the parts maker, who sent those parts nearly the same time as I believe Tony did...

Nick, what colors (if any) will you paint yours? I am undecided between John Deere and McCormick Deering colors. Leaning towards McCormick colors in honor of my great-grandfather. Although his tractor was without a drop of paint, just rust colored. ;)
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Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2019, 03:38:10 pm »
Quote from: jerseysteam on June 27, 2019, 09:06:56 am
That's cool. Is the burner inserted from below or next to the steering column?

Even better  ;)

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Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2019, 03:39:05 pm »
Quote from: jerseysteam on June 27, 2019, 09:06:56 am
That's cool. Is the burner inserted from below or next to the steering column?

And an under-side shot showing where it sits

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Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2019, 03:40:12 pm »
Quote from: classixs on June 27, 2019, 12:39:21 pm
Very nice addition Nick, congrats !

I love the drivebelt/fender solution, looks great  :)

Yes, and I must remember to only climb on from the back of the tractor... very dangerous from the side  ;)  :D :D
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Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2019, 03:43:30 pm »
Quote from: CBWho on June 27, 2019, 01:03:30 pm
Nick,
When did yours arrive? I am still waiting for mine. :)

Either yesterday or the day before, not sure as I was away. Tony did have a tracking number for mine.


Quote from: CBWho on June 27, 2019, 01:03:30 pm
Nick, what colors (if any) will you paint yours? I am undecided between John Deere and McCormick Deering colors. Leaning towards McCormick colors in honor of my great-grandfather. Although his tractor was without a drop of paint, just rust colored. ;)

I would go with gray/red as well to match a 10-20 or 15-30. I probably won't do any mods to mine... at least not for a long time...

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« Reply #12 on: June 27, 2019, 04:42:13 pm »
Yes, my great grandpa's tractor was a 10-20, going with those colors also saves me from having to repaint the wheels.

Tony didn't supply me with a tracking number although I did ask...
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Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2019, 05:48:29 pm »
Quote from: CBWho on June 27, 2019, 04:42:13 pm
Yes, my great grandpa's tractor was a 10-20, going with those colors also saves me from having to repaint the wheels.

Tony didn't supply me with a tracking number although I did ask...

Any luck at the mailbox today?
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Re: Pufango Steam Tractor
« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2019, 05:50:10 pm »
Tony also numbered each of these, mine is #004



and included instructions/boiler certificate

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