Ole Bullet at the pull

wjytexas · Mar 25, 2023

Much as expected it didn't do too well. I took the weights of some time ago and with the rules about using the lowest gear that hi/lo transmission in 1 lo it just spins the tires. Since this was just a fun
pull they let my try again and I pulled in 1 hi and got a ways down the track. That Massey is kinda like me, the weight is in all the wrong places. And I didn't intend to stir up a participation ribbon
controversy. I just kinda slunk off quietly and parked. I did complete the 3 things Barry asked me to do for him. Good day.

rustred · Mar 25, 2023

what tractor are you talking about? then can give info.

dcarp · Mar 25, 2023

Good for you, John. I will bet Barry was smiling down from above.

wjytexas · Mar 25, 2023

rustred: This morning I posted that I was taking my son's MF65 to a pull. He passed away a year and a half ago and always wanted to pull but then would back out. It was something I promised him I'd do there at the end. No info needed.

rustred · Mar 25, 2023

ok, i saw your massey tractor a bit down here. well there is a lot more than putting it in gear and opening the throttle. plus i presume its the antique pulls which i do here. do you have fluid in the tires? what is your tractor weight? you need to match the tractor to the class so you have even competition. i also presume your in class one, 4000-4999 lbs. but you might be in bantams class under 4000 lbs. which i think you are. you need to weighted up with fluid or wheel weights. always to the maximum in class. plus tire pressure ,... run about 6-8 lbs. plus depends on track condition. soft track less pressure. use your throttle, it will be nothing but low gear as 2nd gear u will power out. start out slow and keep increasing your speed as the tractor pulls down making sure you dont break traction. just takes practice. 2 different people on the same tractor makes a difference, as experienced and inexperienced. and how far did you pull and against what tractors. all info comes into effect. and how many tractors in that class?

rustred · Mar 25, 2023

ok got ya. you did it! good .

stevieb49829 · Mar 25, 2023

Congratulations!! The big question is: did the bug bite you?? steve

formerly ny bill · Mar 25, 2023

good on you for following through for Barry.

flying belgian · Mar 25, 2023

Win, lose, spin out, power out. Who cares. If I remember right you weren't there for the trophy.

SweetFeet · Mar 25, 2023

Wjy,

Awesome way to honor your son's memory!!

And does not seem possible that it has been a year and a half since his passing.

God bless you, Dad!

Masseyharrisnut · Mar 25, 2023

Sounds like you enjoyed being there for your sons memory and for yourself. Hopefully you go again.

bud from bc · Mar 25, 2023

I'm sure your son would have been smiling with you taking the hook for him.

Hoofer B · Mar 26, 2023

If you ask me, I would say that you WON. Way to go . Bill

steve_in_mo · Mar 26, 2023

You did a lot better than the guys who stayed home.

wjytexas · Mar 26, 2023

Thanks, I figured you'd missed the original post.

Crazy Horse · Mar 26, 2023

Steve ..... Unless they get participation ribbons as well .... ha! Just kidding. I have no issue with awards based on merit or for simple participation, when you think about it, who really cares? I suspect it is those that like to get little plastic trophies and badges made offshore that object to the ribbons.

wjytexas · Mar 26, 2023

This is a fun pull. Winners got a little plastic medal. There was free coffee for everyone at the concession stand.

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