Dear new reader... - 15 years ago
Glad to have a new reader to this page… If there’s one thing I’ve done on this page it’s advocate for small cubic inch classes. I pretty sure I was one of the first people, if not the first person to openly write about lowering the cubic inches in the current classes. I was one of the first people, if not the first person to consistently write about starting new classes with lower cubic inches.by Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: I love sparkplugs...thay cant stand spark plugs - 15 years ago
Personally I love Moline, I grew up on a Deere and even though there is nothing like the sound of a two cylinder I’ve always liked the Prairie Gold, those big slow running engines are torque monsters. There have been times (numerous) on this page in the past where I’ve mentioned that I’m actually partial to Molines. I’ve mentioned on a few occasions that Moline would be at or near the top of myby Jake Morgan - Forum
Self-Centered vs. Self-Sacrifice - 15 years ago
Some of you may have noticed that the For Sale and Wanted pages are down. I thought it was a great time of year to think about sacrifice. With Easter just yesterday, it’s the season of sacrifice, the greatest sacrifice of all was celebrated last weekend. With the Easter season ending I want people to think about what small sacrifice they can afford to make. Self-Centered vs. Self-Sacrificeby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: I love sparkplugs...thay cant stand spark plugs - 15 years ago
Yes, there are heads that fit, but they are still not stock fuels for those tractors. Only MM made large tractor with sparkplugs. After all the goal is a tractor class, not an irrigation pump class.by Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: I love sparkplugs...thay cant stand spark plugs - 15 years ago
Let’s just call the stock fuel idea what it really is: The Moline rule or Moline exception. Nobody other than Minneapolis Moline made large tractors for LPG or Gasoline. The rule would only benefit one brand, and I’m not in favor of any rules that benefit a single brand or an extreme minority. Moline made plenty of diesel tractors as did EVERY other manufacturer. As for diesel tractors beinby Jake Morgan - Forum
I love sparkplugs... - 15 years ago
There are already a disproportionately high number of sparkplug tractor classes in comparison to the number of sparkplug tractors produced between 400-500 cubic inches. Roughly 99% of all 400+ cubic inch tractors were (and are) diesel. Yes Moline made some great LP tractors, as did Deere and others, but they made up a very small portion of the total number of tractors produced. Of those sparkpby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: New Donors - 15 years ago
I’ve got some new names to add to the list of donors… and I’d like to say one thing about the people who have donated so far… every name and every person on this list has been extremely generous. The amount people donate continues to overwhelm me. I can’t say enough about the generosity and the compassion these people have shown.Craig Ladwig – Madness (PS) Henry & Sharon Everman – Final Decisiby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: Limited Pro Stock - 15 years ago
I highly doubt the efficiency of a 5.25” turbo sucking through a 3” (for example) inlet restrictor pipe, and pushing that same air though a 3.5” (for example) outlet restrictor. The turbo would be “starved” for the air necessary for efficient flow. A theoretical drastic decrease in air density or drastic increase in air velocity would be the only way to make the turbo run near efficient operatiby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: Limited Pro Stock - 15 years ago
The restrictor pipe is a much easier and much cheaper long term solution. It allows for freedom and creativity, but everyone still has to pull the same amount of air through the same hole. Pulling has tried turbo limits and it’s tried spec chargers, it’s time for a new approach. Restrictor pipe in, restrictor pipe out… simple and done.by Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: Limited Pro Stock - 15 years ago
I think alcohol is great for a LLSS and a LSS class, but not a Limited Pro or a Super Farm class. 99.9% of tractors produced in the 400-500 cubic inch range were Diesels, the rules should reflect those numbers. I agree that the LLSS class is a great class, and they would benefit from a uniform set of rules, but I think that class is a completely different topic than the Limited Pros Stock.by Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: Limited Pro Stock - 15 years ago
If your going to limit it to stock manifolds then I agree, a 12” tube would be a bit of a stretch (I really dislike stock manifold rules for a performance class, all it turns into is who can find the most exotic stock manifold from a boat/dozer/garbage truck/jet ski/ etc…). I really doesn’t matter to me if its 18”, 12”, 6”, or 3” (3” seems like the minimum in my opinion) as long as everyone agreby Jake Morgan - Forum
New Donors - 15 years ago
I’d like to thank the following new donors for their generous contributions:Adam & Angela Vaske - Chance Encounter (DSS) Annette Van Beek, - Extreme Pleasure Pulling Team (SF) Bill Degenhardt Brian Shramek - King of Deeres (PS), Git Er Done Deere (PS),Young Blood (DSS), Un-named (ULMOD) Chuck Draxler Dana Marlin - Hook Magazine Darren Siebert Don Slama – Fast and Furious (SF), Slama Enterpby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: Check out this Vending Machine - 15 years ago
007 is correct, The Young Buck has the weights like that on the front as well as the double headlights in the grill.by Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: Please help Jake - 15 years ago
I’ve gotten a few more donations and I'm in the process of updating the list of donors. Thanks again to everyone so far. One Other Quick Reminder If your scared of the online process (you shouldn't be, the ADA is an extremely reputable medical organization) you can send a check. However, DO NOT make the check out to me... make the check out to: American Diabetes Associationby Jake Morgan - Forum
NTPA Membership Money - 15 years ago
First - Of course NTPA wants more members… every organization (pulling or otherwise) wants more members. Heck even I want more members on this page, and membership doesn’t makes me a dime. Everyone wants more members in their organization. Second - Of course the NTPA makes money from membership. It doesn't make money by selling magazines. It doesn't make money by selling Girl Scoby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: Limited Pro Stock - 15 years ago
This is my opinion but I don’t think the Limit Pro Stock is trying to change the Super Farm class or the Pro Stock class. The Limited Pro Stock as the NTPA has proposed, and as the Outlaws ran last summer addresses two issues: There are a tons of Super Farm tractors. Actually there are too many SF tractors at some events. There are pullers in the SF class that want more power but don’t butby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: Keystone Nationals - 15 years ago
I'm heading down tomorrow morning. Looks like it's going to be a great show.by Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: New Hypermax block legal? - 15 years ago
Yes, last I heard it’s a done deal and the OEM licensing is complete and the part numbers are legitimate. Since all the proper paperwork is in place it will be legal in NTPA in 2009. I believe you can only get a Hypermax block from a CaseIH dealer. (It’s only an IH replacement motor, and Navistar is not CaseIH) Navistar engines are a whole different issue and are only legal in select Agco tby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: Please help Jake - 15 years ago
I've had some very spotty internet reception the past few days, but I wanted to take some time to thank the new donors on my ADA fundraiser: WPI/NTPA – Gregg Randall is one of the most well respected people in this sport for a reason, and the NTPA has lead pulling for three decades now, and it’s no surprise they are the first organization to donate. Coers Diesel - Nick Coers was quick toby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: Please help Jake - 15 years ago
A very big thank you to Stan Shelton for his donation to my ADA fundraiser. Stan has helped with every fundraiser I've ever had (even anonymously on a few occasions). I try to stay neutral about who wins an event, but it’s hard not the cheer for someone who’s not only an asset for the sport on the track, but an asset off the track, from the bottom of my heart, thank you Stan. Also aby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: HEY JAKE or DICK - 15 years ago
There's an option to show or hide your email address so the choice is yours. You can also create three user names per email address (so hypothetically you could register: Your name, Your tractor name, and also an anonymous nick name) Good luck.by Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: HEY JAKE or DICK - 15 years ago
Rich, Only registered users can attach pictures. Luckily registration is fast, easy, and free. Simply click the create profile link at the top of the page and create a new profile. You’ll get an activation email for your new profile, and simple follow the instructions to activate your account (if you don’t get the activation email just be patient because I usually manually activate accountsby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: jake morgan - 15 years ago
The little picture is called an avatar, it can be anything you'd like (as long as it's appropriate for all ages). All you need to do is create an image that’s 200 pixels wide by 100 pixels tall (a little cropping and resizing will probably be required). Next, you need to login and then go to “Control Center” (very top of the page righ next to the login) and click “Avatar” and followby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: Please help Jake - 15 years ago
Willie, Thank you for the generous donation, it’s greatly appreciated. I pray that your son will see a day when this disease is cured. I pray that someday diabetes will be a disease of the past. Thanks again for the support. For anyone else like Willie who sat on the sidelines for the last few years… please find it in your hearts to donate a few dollars to this cause. Your support is grby Jake Morgan - Forum
Everybody, deep breath... inhale... exhale... - 15 years ago
Let me clarify, I like the idea of a Seven Super… End of statement Before every LSS puller get in an uproar and yells don’t ruin it! or Seven isn’t light… or diesel already got their own class… or any other argument. I’m not saying the LSS class should change… I’m simply stating a class I’d like to watch as a fan. I’m simply stating that I’d be interested in watching that combination to seeby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: 6500 LSS at Cloverdale - 15 years ago
I personally think this was the biggest news of the weekend. Unfortunately it’s been overshadowed by parking in a muddy a bean field (I would have been a little upset too!), but now that the bean field dust (mud) has settled, maybe we can be back to some of the good points of the weekend, so… Klint, thank you for running the diesels and alcohols together with a 500 lb. weight break (Diesel LSby Jake Morgan - Forum
BBJD Super Stock - 15 years ago
I think it would have to be a Big Block JD motor, I don’t think a SBJD would live with three turbos at 640 cubes. There are a couple tractors out there exactly like the combo you mentioned, I haven’t seen them run yet, but I’ve heard they are quite impressive, and they’re still not completely dialed in yet. Lustik’s would know all the details, but I believe they are very similar to what you dby Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: Cloverdale - Friday Evening Results - 15 years ago
Rocky, Thank for the results, they are greatly appreciated. I would have loved to see the LSS class, and I’m glad to see Esdon get a win against some of the best Light alcohol tractors. That diesel vs. alcohol rivalry could really heat up in that class and that’s a great thing from a fans perspective.by Jake Morgan - Forum
Re: The big picture & unlimited SS - 15 years ago
I think the point "The Original Michael" was making is: PPL scheduled Hamburg against Bowling Green as well as against Pike (Pike is about 45 miles away and ESP is a PPL member state). Since… PPL decided to schedule Hamburg against BG… "The Original Michael" has decided not to support PPL at Indy. I don’t want to speak for "The Original Michael", but I think he’s simply stating that heby Jake Morgan - Forum
Poll Results - 15 years ago
I’m not real surprised at the results, people love smoke and color, and Pro Stock cleaned up with Light Super Stock coming in second. Now if only we had a Light Pro Stock with a lower cubic inch limit we could have the best of both worlds! To Spectator - The Pro Stock class is not loosing tractors because of Promoters (well not directly, I’ll explain), I’m sure if Michigan had two dozen Pro Sby Jake Morgan - Forum