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Getting ready to tractor pull for the first time!

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Adam C.

05-10-2001 16:57:48




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Hey guys! I'm getting ready to run in some tractor pulls!!!This is my first year pulling, and I need any advice you guys can give me. First, I'd like to say I have a 1951 JD model "A" rated at 38 hp.... So far I have 800 lbs of weights hung on the rear axel ( I know we have different weight brackets, but I'm just playing around right now), And 7 psi in the rear tires... I am running the stock 10 inch wide tires that come with the model "A". Should I go lower psi? Or not? I'm told that if my front wheels come more than 16 inches off the ground I will be red flaged. Is there a way to keep this from happening? Besides wheelie bars? I'm not afrade of my front end coming off the ground, but I don't want to be flaged... Also, some people tell me that I should shorten my hitch or else I might bend it.. Should I? I've heard of people using paper filters instead of the old "oil bath" air filter on a model A, What brand and type of filter will fit this tractor? Anything else I need to watch out for or work on before this rookie starts pulling? Anything good to practice on??? disc, plow? Thanks!

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William Huston

05-13-2001 21:26:42




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 Re: Getting ready to tractor pull for the first time! in reply to Adam C., 05-10-2001 16:57:48  
Glad you got interested in pulling. If you are who I think you are you need to get that tractor out of Montana and bring it down to the good South dakota tracks. I usually run about 8-10 psi in my tires, but I have hardly ever picked the front end up of the ground. The tire pressure all depends on the track you are pulling on. Unless you decide to make a hot rod "A", I dont think you will have to worry about your front end coming up much, but maybe a little. As far as practicing, just hook on to your big tractor or pickup and drag it around. Every once in a while, have someone step on the brakes and see how your tractor reacts. Good luck. also, we are having a tractor pull in new Underwood, SD on the 26th of may if you can come.

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Adam C.

05-14-2001 11:26:34




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 Re: Re: Getting ready to tractor pull for the first time! in reply to William Huston, 05-13-2001 21:26:42  
Hmmmm, I think I know who you are! No, I don't think I'll be able to make to to New Underwood, but I am really hoping to be able to make it back in time to get into the Belle Fourche pull. What day was that? The 9th? I hope so. I have been practicing pulling different things with the "A", but so far about the best thing for me to pull has been my 12 foot disc. I tried hooking up the the 14 foot disc yesterday, but the tractor's hydraulics weren't strong enough to pick the disc up. Thanks!

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William

05-14-2001 14:01:05




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 Re: Re: Re: Getting ready to tractor pull for the first time! in reply to Adam C., 05-14-2001 11:26:34  
Yeah, the pull in Belle Fourche is on the 9th of June at the Round up Grounds. Weigh ins are at 10:00 and the pull is at 1:00.



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Bamapuller

05-10-2001 18:15:52




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 Re: Getting ready to tractor pull for the first time! in reply to Adam C., 05-10-2001 16:57:48  

A lot depends on the rules where you want to pull. Are you allowed to use a front weight bracket? If so, how far can it measure from the rear axle or front wheels? Must you use the stock draw bar or can you make you own ring hitch? I pulled a stock '51 A for 3 years until I sold it to a friend who still pulls it. A's are kind of light on the front, so if rules allow put about half that weight on the front as far from the rear axle as rules allow. Old, hard, about 3/4 worn out tires work better pulling than new soft tires. 7psi is alittle low, start at about 12-14psi and adjust according to how the holes look when you spin out. Rounded holes too much air. Cupped holes not enough air. Flat bottom holes about right. Try to get the hitch point as high and as close as rules allow. Check out how other tractors like yours are set up. Each track is different and tracks change during the day into the night. Have fun and don't give up after a pull or two. No matter who they are, every puller had to hook for the first time and learn what worked for them and their tractor.

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Mike in Mo

05-10-2001 17:16:59




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 Re: Getting ready to tractor pull for the first time! in reply to Adam C., 05-10-2001 16:57:48  
I wouldn't go any lower in the tire pressure-you want to look at the holes where you spin out. If the pressure is right the hole will be flat on the bottom so adjust accordingly. I keep my drawbar as short and high as the rules allow, and consider putting some weight on the front. there is no magic formula for weight distribution-it changes with the track and sled.It'll take a few pulls to gain some experience so don't get discouraged if your results aren't great the first time. Have fun and good luck! Mike

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