[AT] RE: Vintage tractor pulling advice

[Andy Glines]

Sounds like fun Grant.  I wouldn't make the first try or two too 
complicated.  I'm not sure of the characteristics of the Wallis but 
sometimes those rear steel will really dig in and might not spin out.  For 
some reason I have visions of the old Forson tractors rearing up.  Be handy 
with the clutch.  Does the Wallis have a water pump and thermostat?  My F-20 
has neither and it barely pulls itself before it is warmed up.  Make sure 
you have achieved operating temp before hooking to the sled.  Idling for 
long periods (about 2 minutes with the F-20 grin) can cause some of the 
older tractors with less sophisticated carbs to "load up".  Have her warmed 
up and cleaned out when you hook and it will be fun.  Also remember to hold 
your tongue just right!

>    3.  Vintage tractor pulling advice (Grant Weir)
>Message: 3
>Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:26:38 +0000
>From: "Grant Weir" <grantweird at hotmail.com>
>Subject: [AT] Vintage tractor pulling advice
>To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
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>Hi all,
>
>     I've been so busy with my teenagers that I've only been able to lurk 
>for
>the last year or so, which is kind of a bummer, but at least I'm still
>keeping up with the reading - mostly... :-)
>
>     My '27 Wallis and I have been invited out to the Purdue Agricultural
>Fair on the 23rd.   Purdue is a small town about 40 miles west of 
>Saskatoon.
>    I attended their little show & shine last year (4 cars, 2 trucks, a
>motorcycle and my tractor!) where I suggested that perhaps a vintage 
>tractor
>pull might draw more spectators.  Well, they took me up on it so I guess 
>now
>I have to go!
>
>     I've never entered a tractor pull before, so I am about as green as
>grass in this area.  I would sure appreciate any pointers you pulling folks
>could offer.   I'm pretty sure I'll be the only steel wheeled tractor
>attending - might this be a problem?  Will I wreck the track for the rest 
>of
>the pullers?  Any advice would be great.  Thanks in advance!
>
>Grant Weir
>Saskatoon, SK.
>Canada
>
>PS:  I've already got the 4" straight-pipe bolted on and it sounds very
>grumpy.   When it idles, each cylinder firing makes a different exhaust 
>note
>- it's not just "like" music - it IS music!   :-)