LET ME EXPLAIN!

[Anonymous-0]

I may have just proved that I am not to old to make a fool out of myself, but while I got your attention let me explain. I think the NATPA needs a better system of checking RPM's on Division 4 tractors other than jerking the trottle wide open at the end of track. I admit I have always run on the edge and occasionally been DQ for high RPM's, for this I have no problem. The thing that upset me was that my trottled had been jerked six times by the same guy and was OK at the Princeton pull. I was told I was on the edge. I turned the governor screw down one turn and went to Tallmadge. Everything was fine. Arrived at Columbia only to be DQed. I know the weather conditions, engine temperatures and a host of other conditions will affect the performance on a 50 year old governor. At the last 3 pulls I put more time on my engine running wide open at the end of the track than I did pulling. I know there has been a lot of pressure put on the 5000 lb. Div.4 class and more to come in the 4500 lb. Div.4 class. I strongly feel the problem could be remedied by either placing a mph limit or placing a tach box on the sled, which would measure the RPM's while pulling and would eliminate the positive trottle stop problem. Jerry Leek has offered to buy the first one and I am offering to buy the second one. (To be picked out by sled committee.)
I just want to say I don't drive 800 to 1200 miles, with my wife, son, his wife and grandchildren to cheat or be embrassed over a governor issue. I know being a director or officer of any organization is a lot of work and headaches. For this, I say THANK YOU. If I offended any one, please except my apologies. Yes, I am going to continue pulling where I am welcome, but hope I never have to set at the end of the track with my motor running wide open. THANKS TO ALL! ART

 

[RCP]

Thank you for the explanation, I do have a question the meters you and Jerry have offered to buy, do they work on Deisel tractors?

Rich

 

[CJ_1080]

I love it when a story starts with ok let me explain!! God bless ya! Keep pullin!

 

[Mopower]

Good to hear from you Art. That sounds like a great idea. I hope to watch the General again soon. I get a kick out of that tractor. It was also fun to see Ken Foland in person rather than just long chats on the phone. Catch ya soon!

Ethan