Page 1 of 3
Pages: 123
Results 1 - 30 of 69
Quotepatches
The turbines powered i.h
A.c had a really strange one powered by an oddball fuel
The funk conversion ford 8n v8 is kinda cool
I often wonder how anyone could be satisfied listening to anything powered by a detroit
The AC tractor you are referring to was a fuel cell tractor.
This was built as part of a project with the federal government, and used a hydrogen fuel cell to produc
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
Bryan,
you brought up a very good example with The Greek. The name that came to mind for me was Red Farmer, who was making competitive laps in a dirt late model to an advanced age.
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
Short answer, yes, safety concerns.
This stems from the damage that occurred when a Semi separated a block at BG a few years ago. The top half of the block, the head, and more were launched out the front of the truck.
This incident showed what could happen to the driver of a COE truck should the same thing happen in one of those trucks.
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
I could be wrong here, but what I see is a lot of overreacting, and failure to pay attention to the details.
The press release from the NTPA states that Full Pull will have exclusive rights to Live Streaming.
This should have no bearing on still photography, or on video that will be posted at a later time.
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
That tag was used years ago by USHRA, the original TNT, and SRO promotions, I believe. It is a way to relate that class to the casual fan. Not necessarily needed at the farm show, I agree, but not anything new.
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteMy 5
"1" - Dibbles - Itty Bittie Binder "2"- Meece- Sqeeler "3"- Donaldson's - Mene Gene "4"- Esden- Redline Fever "5"- Brent Longs - 686
Brent Long's tractor was a 666.
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
From my understanding, Ace is not going out of business. They are however, no longer going to be doing custom sheet metal.
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
I occurs to me, that the difference might be merely skin deep.
With only a few exceptions, John Deere pullers are green, and IH/Case IH pullers are red. However, Fords, Chevrolets, and Dodges come in all colors. These color variations even among vehicles with the same body style provides a needed variety in those classes.
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
Like Charles, I completely understand your feelings, and to some degree share them.
However, my position on it is to remove myself, and look at the bigger picture.
Honestly, "well informed" or "well educated" fans are the minority, and a group that is shrinking every day. While there is a core group who know what engine block should match that sheet metal, there is a much larger group
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteThe Original Michael
QuoteABOBB
The epicenter of pulling fandom is, no doubt, always going to be rural, middle America. However, the attitude that it will never be anything else, or will never have any appeal to urban or suburban people is a self-fulfilling prophesy. If you don't believe you can gain attention in those areas, you won't market to them, and if you don't market
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteJake Morgan
I'm not talking about anyone's "personal"/private personality (that's part of the disconnect between us). I'm only talking about their public side. That's the side the average fan will see if you were to focus on personalities. The private life makes for a nice feel good story on Olympic broadcasts but doesn't grow the sport.
I agree, the priv
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteDick Morgan
While I agree that marketing can improve where is the money to do this coming from? All 3 major organizations are working with limited staff and budgets. Just to wish/want something does not make it happen. And again where is the money coming from to raise purses, build marketing teams and take the sport to the next level. If memory serves me one of the major sponsor/owner h
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteDick Morgan
I am amazed to listen to the people that claim that the sport has not become a major motorsports league because it hasn't been marketed right. They just say if the sport was promoted better there would be growth. They make it sound like the NTPA, PPL and the Outlaws just haven't tried hard enough to promote the sport. Or have done it the wrong way.
I am not being ne
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteJake Morgan
Are we talking about personal relationships or marketing of the sport? I'm talking about marketing the sport. I'm talking about interviews, microphone time, media appearance. I'm not talking about how they are in their shops or one-on-one or as friends. Most are great in those settings. I'm talking about what a marketing expert can sell to audiences to g
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteJake Morgan
Personally I think the sports closest cousin is monster trucks and some guys follow drivers, but most follow the trucks.
I totally disagree here. Especially with modern sleds, pulling has more in common with drag racing.
Andy gave you one history lessen, I'll give another. Monster trucks at one time were a "sideshow" or "add on" at truck and tractor pulls. One
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteJake Morgan
I'm confused at what was out of line in my comments? You even admitted that "While Andy may not technically be a purist"... so we agree. There's nothing wrong with not being a purist or brand loyal. I've got zero gripe with anyone who isn't. My point is, don't say your one thing but support another. Just admit who you are. Discussions are better when peo
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteJake Morgan
QuoteGirbachA
I'm purists but I enjoy seeing folks using different colors and different brands.
It's time to admit to yourself that you're not a purist. IT's OK... but be honest with yourself. If you saw someone say they weren't gay, but they do like watching dudes hook up... you'd laugh at that comment. That's exactly what your comment look
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
The problem with this, is that it requires the removal of the cover, every time the wheel size is checked. Putting the restriction on the housing itself, and being able to check with a plug, without any disassembly of the turbo is more efficient.
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteThe Original Michael
In order to differentiate Pro Stocks from the other iterations (light pro/limited pro/ even the 5.0 Regional pro), should the Pro Stocks be allowed to run 30.5 tires?
That would add a visible difference from the other forms of Pro Stock. They certainly have the power to effectively use the 30.5s.
At that point, what, other than a single exhaust would distinguis
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteThe Original Michael
In order to differentiate Pro Stocks from the other iterations (light pro/limited pro/ even the 5.0 Regional pro), should the Pro Stocks be allowed to run 30.5 tires?
That would add a visible difference from the other forms of Pro Stock. They certainly have the power to effectively use the 30.5s.
At that point, what, other than a single exhaust would distinguish a P
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteDairy blend
If the rules are written correctly, with sensible limits, the competition will stay competitive even with big spending gaps. I’d love to see a ‘hot farm’ class with rule as such
9000lbs
20.8 tires
Box turbo (gt42-s400)
Open rpm
13mm P-pump
Factory CI (IH 466, Jd small block 466, bb531, blue 474, case 504, 540 v8’s all the other can run an 8.3 cummins)
I think the very
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
Lots of good information here.
Another thing to consider, is that a diesel engine throttles on fuel, not air. Spark engines us a throttle blade or blades to control the airflow into the engine for the purpose of throttle control. With a diesel this is done using the fuel.
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteNalley
I’ve gotta agree with everything you said. Especially regarding commentators/announcers. I’ve been to pulls where the announcers came off as if they’ve never seen a puller in their life and listening to some of them is like “wtf is this feller even talking about?”. I think you hit it right on with media personalities. Whistlin diesel I think would really enjoy it
No offense to Whist
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteTwd puller
Here is the biggest problem. Nichols tire are not available but to the one he chooses them to be available to for the next couple of years. Which mean no matter what you try you will never get around them. Because the last few pulls they were out at last year no one could catch them. On a 300 plus foot track they were putting 30 feet easily on the rest of the class.
The
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteSupertiquer
Oil from start line to 75ft and across the entire track
Sounds familiar.
I remember that!
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
I'm biased, for sure, but for me it was my family.
While my dad was involved in the very early years, by the time I was old enough to be aware, Marvin, Dennis, and Danny Bobb were the face of pulling in my family, and the connections to many others that have been names are there.
While they did, as stated by Dennis, "purchase some gears from Noble Harrison", most of what came out of th
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteS'no Farmer
HP,
Don Dean ran a set of 2255 Oliver planetary's for years and to my knowledge never broke any. He did change them last year because they were heavy and he wanted more front weight. I think the 2-180 planetary's were pretty much the same except they were inboard.
S'no Farmer
I'm pretty sure that Conners built a 2255 tractor, but put the White 2-180
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
Charles, you forgot the guy who could possibly be the biggest star of all. Jeff Hirt.
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
QuoteGrubby
I'd say the fact that he lied on a daily basis might have had an impact with the outcome. Alot of folks on the right seem to leave that part out. His handling of the pandemic has been terrible. He's singlehandedly turned us into a laughingstock on the global stage. And the whole time we had "the greatest economy ever", our national debt just kept getting bigger. Maybe people
by
ABOBB
-
Off-Topic Forum
I didn't read all of that, but did scan it.
I will admit to mis-remembering the events of Fort Sumter.
The rest of the reading, carries a decidedly anti-southern slant. Let's remember that history is written by the victors.
A quick look at the timeline of the Civil War shows the following.
Attack on Ft Sumtner April 12-13, 1861
Slavery outlawed in all US territories June 19,
by
ABOBB
-
Pulling Forum
Page 1 of 3
Pages: 123
