[AT] Interesting AC-B

David Bruce davidbruce at yadtel.net
Fri Apr 17 07:45:08 PDT 2015


Not that aware at that time but later yes.

David
NW NC

On 4/17/2015 9:15 AM, Herb Metz wrote:
> Bruce,  Maybe you also used the 'power director'? Placing it in neutral
> before clutching/shifting allows your not feeling the clutch without killing
> the engine. Herb
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Bruce
> Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 8:32 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Interesting AC-B
> The very first tractor I drove was an A-C B. I was asked to drive it
> while pulling a tobacco sled in the tobacco field. I was about 6 0r 7 at
> the time. I never could get the feel of the clutch so a swap was made
> and I then drove an A-C D-14 while the man hauling the sleds to the barn
> used the B. With the D-14 I had to press the clutch, place the tranny
> into neutral then stomp the brakes but at least I didn't stall the
> tractor when engaging the clutch. That B soon left here and was replaced
> with one of the N series Fords. I don't remember which one. Later that
> was replaced with a Ferguson TO-30. The D-14 and the TO-30 are still
> here although not running these days.
> In those days getting on and off that B was no big thing. Today I doubt
> I could mount it.
> David
> NW NC
>
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