New to Pulling

[bschmittling]

Riots were on my short list because of the taller lug. Been eying the Nichols Edge too but not sure what cutting needs to be done.

[dvogtvpe]

If you buy Edge tires make sure you get the hard compound. the soft compound tire works better and are great on a controlled track. but most outdoor tracks are pretty hard and tend to have stones and stuff in them. the soft compound will chip bad. you may want to get Robert Nichols number if you go that way and talk to him about what you need. very smart tire cutter

[bschmittling]

Originally Posted by dvogtvpe

If you buy Edge tires make sure you get the hard compound. the soft compound tire works better and are great on a controlled track. but most outdoor tracks are pretty hard and tend to have stones and stuff in them. the soft compound will chip bad. you may want to get Robert Nichols number if you go that way and talk to him about what you need. very smart tire cutter

Thanks. It looks like new tires will have to wait until next year. I talked to my engine builder and he has a 122 minus an engine that is set up to pull. Going to have my transmission parts and engine put into that tractor. I'll post pics when it is finished.

[bschmittling]

Here is a sneak peek at the new tractor. The engine is finished. The steel crank caused a number of clearance issues. It hit the cam shaft in several places and had to be ground and polished a bit to fit properly. I cannot believe the difference in weight between the steel and cast crank. The steel crank weighs 2 to 3 times as much as the cast crank.

The orange paint is just what they had available at the shop. I have decided to name it Crusher.

[dvogtvpe]

ever see how heavy a stock crank is after you balance it for a heavy rod? or a steel crank after you add a couple slugs of heavy metal to get it balanced for a 4 1/2 bore?
looking good. what diameter pipe is that for the exhaust ?

[bschmittling]

Originally Posted by dvogtvpe

ever see how heavy a stock crank is after you balance it for a heavy rod? or a steel crank after you add a couple slugs of heavy metal to get it balanced for a 4 1/2 bore?
looking good. what diameter pipe is that for the exhaust ?

I believe it is 1.5 inches. Bought it from Lakota. They cut it too short near the exhaust flange so it had to be welded on.

[dvogtvpe]

1 1/2 is kind of big from what we found in testing. you'll probably find better torque with a smaller pipe. maybe around 1 1/8

[bschmittling]

Originally Posted by dvogtvpe

1 1/2 is kind of big from what we found in testing. you'll probably find better torque with a smaller pipe. maybe around 1 1/8

Good to know. Thanks

[bschmittling]

The transmission is finished and the tractor is wired. Only thing left is to finish the weight bars.

[dvogtvpe]

looking good, you may want to consider getting a Kohler mechanical fuel pump for it or make sure your gas tank is always full.