[hjsmith00843]

after my first weekend of pulling I have decied that this is one heck of a fun time.


First I went to a very nice private track. It was very loose and needed water. But I was pulling very well. Out of the 5 tractors there I pulled the most distance. (others were way overpowered for the track conditions)

then I went to my first competitive pull. I was running in the 12HP 950 1050 and 1150 classes

I almost made a full pull in the 950 class but when the tractor started to pull to the left I leaned to the right. (completly backwards)

For the 1050 the motor bogged out around mid track. I did not get out of the hole very well.

In the 1150 class I finished 2nd by 15 feet

My gearing in the transmission is stock gearing so I do not have enough pulling power.


Then on Sunday there was a fundraiser for a boys and girls home about 45 minutes from my home. When I arrived I was shocked at how many tractors were there. I would have to guess about 200 or so.,

In the 950 class I finished 3rd 1050 I finished 6th and the 1150 I finished 5th or 6th. My class had about 15 (I think)


Before my mext pull I will have made alot of changes to the tractor. I converted to methanol, Install a LP head, change the tranny gears so I have 2 pulling gears. 15/17

Installing a new fuel pump that is alky safe. (holley red with low pressure regulator)

Then to make it go faster I am going to put new stickers on it. (if the plotter is here on time)

So I should be a little better next time.

I also need to learn the best way to put the weights on for track conditions.

Ohh I am also going to streach the front out to get a longer wheel base.

This is so much fun and I have not spent this much time with my dad since I was in middle school. It feels good to be having fun with him again.


Yep I am long winded LOL....