Tractor pulling

[DAVE Thompson jr]

This is in regard to the post of building an engine that that is not right to pull. All that I did was remove the crankshaft and have it turned at a local machine shop, then install an overbore kit and have a valve job done at a local machine shop. The tractor ran good for what I call a stock farm and field tractor. It doesnt take much knowledge to do this and I helped someone out who was getting started in tractor pulling. As far as me being a cheater. I am no different than anybody. I talk to who ever will give me information and try to learn from it.

 

[ih560]

Sounds like a pretty much stock tractor to me. I have had plenty of farmall engines apart and haven't found one yet, to not have an overbore kit in it, and they are actually considered stock replacement parts. There is a whole lot more to antique tractor pulling then how much power you are making, someone just wanted to complain because someone else did better then they did. Around here the antique pulls are pretty reasonable and I haven't heard a lot of complaining out of guys, they are all good people and get along. Now the other crowd I pull with is Farm Stock Turbo Diesels and they all seem to hate each other, and no matter who wins, that person much be cheating in everyone else's eyes, this actually makes me consider just selling that tractor and going back to only pulling antique.

 

[BushogPapa]

Congrats on having done a GOOD job...and Make yourself at Home, here..!!

We argue "Like Family", here..so, don't get excited if we bi$$h once in a while...!!!

Hope you are having a good time!
Where are ya..?
Hope not going to be at Plain City, Ohio tomorrow..!!
If I can borrow a pair of tires from my Neighbor (48" or so Wide) I may be the one to bring the sled Home..!!
(Sure would look Great on my JD "B")..!!!

Ron..

 

[Oliver 88 Puller]

Dont worry about it Dave. If this person really knew you and he decided to make a post on this forum, then there aint much to him. I have run into people that have said that if you have turned a wrench for anything other than changing the oil then your tractor is not legal. People are always going to cry, and I'm sure that others will see their true colors.

 

[Lamont]

Typical "that's illegal" without specifically saying what's illegal about it. Just another cry baby, and it sounds like he's training his son or grandson, (can't remember now), to be another one. Too bad the kid doesn't have someone to teach him determination and tenacity. Keep pulling, and enjoy yourself. Don't be miserable over this. Let him be miserable if he wants to. That's up to him.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Congrats Dave on building a motor that produces enough horsepower to start a fuss. Its amazing how the winning tractors are the protested tractors.

 

[Anonymous-0]

(quoted from post at 07:37:23 08/14/11) Just a passing thought....if the engine Dave rebuilt is illegal, the that guy would think that WI50 is a felon!


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o my opinion on WI 50 is still the same . He is just a blow hard.

 

[Tinks]

As long as you do not place its OK but start placing or winning then ther are some that think you must be cheating. Your friends will tell you good job or if your broke down they will ask if they can help. Thanks for being a good puller.

 

[showcrop]

I went to a pull yesterday where I had good day with my turbo diesel, and a typical 5th place with my smaller one. Now this smaller one, which I got blueprinted about ten years ago, used to be very competitive, but as things change has gotten less and less so. This morning I recalled getting a first with it once last year because of track conditions, less competition, and some luck, but was told to my face that to win I had to be cheating. I just smiled. I have been told that all motor sports are this way.

 

[Mopower]

Don't give them any mind Dave. There are folks that want to walk in and win without trying simply because they think deserve it. They martyr themselves by losing after refusing to apply a tool on their worn out pride. If that's the case, give everyone a trophy and they can go home feeling good about how stock they are. If you want to pull long distances without trying, go to a plow day, but don't expect a prize or recognition because of your tractor's sentimental value. That trophy is truly priceless and exists only in the hearts and minds of you and your family.