Re: Photo of Kevin Campbell's "Controlled Chaos" - 16 years ago
I'm pretty sure it's a 903 Cummins that’s been decubed to 650. It showed a ton of potential, and should be a serious contender.by Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: is the lps afraid of gas??????? - 16 years ago
A 5.9 is legal in a White because a 5.9 was offered in very late model Whites. I can’t remember the exact model… I believe it was a White 135, but I’ve seen White’s with a 5.9 in them from the factory. CaseIH guys can also run a 5.9 because it also comes in some newer Case IH tractors. As for the Sisu… it is the current offering for a fair number of Agco tractors. Most organizations allby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: can't please everyone - 16 years ago
Tracy, This is just my opinion, but from a fan’s standpoint, one of the best features of the single charger tractors is the sound. A single turbo has a very distinctive sound. Multiple charger act like mufflers and mute the sound to a large degree. A Diesel Super mostly just sounds like wooshing air, a Pro Stock on the other hand sounds like an engine still. I know many people say they dby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: RULES - 16 years ago
If it’s a 4.1 class (or 3.6… or 3.9… or ) is it going to be smooth bore or map enhanced? Is there going to be an upper limit on the size (width) of the map enhancement grove? Is it going to be a sealed 4.1? Is it going to be a box 4.1? Seems like a lot of policing, and the potential for a lot of custom machining. If it’s unlimited turbo how long is it until you need to buy a 5” custom turbby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: not too heavy - 16 years ago
Your post beat me by one minute and stole my thunder! I agree with almost everything you wrote.by Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
8000 lbs. is not light, and it's not heavy... it's perfect - 16 years ago
You stated that “There are VERY few tracks that you can get ahold of at 8500”. The Light Super Stock class does a great job getting a hold of the track at 6200 lbs. Infact some would argue that they get a hold of too much many times! Taking that same train of thought, what’s a more exciting class to watch from a fans perspective… Light SS or Unlimited SS? While the Unlimited SS is impressiveby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Crowds like diesel smoke - 16 years ago
I’ve got to agree with the previous post. While interesting in concept, the class is going to be a diesel only class. From a historical standpoint, I understand that “gas” tractors were a very popular choice for small farms at one time, but it was mainly on the small farm. Yes, I know that LPG tractors were available, but they were in the vast minority. The perfect place for a “gas” tractorby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: is the lps afraid of gas??????? - 16 years ago
Just a quick clarification for everyone… you stated “a power unit motor is just as legal as a truck motor” and you are correct, but… In the NTPA a replacement block is only a legal option if the block will accept a stock crank from a tractor of that make without any modification. For example… If a stock 310 Waukesha crank will fit in the 426 or 451 Waukesha without any modifications then theby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Heads up wreck photos - 16 years ago
Looks like a very bad accident, I’m glad to hear Randy wasn’t hurt. Don and Randy are two of the nicest guys you will ever meet, and I hate to see a mishap like this to anyone, especially such nice people.by Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Turbo rule question - 16 years ago
I see no reason to not allow deck plates. The cubic inches will be limited so I see no problem in running a deck plate. If you want to deck plate your 505 and run a longer rod then your should have that option. You should be able to run whatever combination you want as long as you meet the cubic inch requirements. If you want to build a 619 Deere down to 505 and run a huge bore, very short stby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
No Light Supers at Louisville for 06 - (Originally posted September 15, 2005) - 16 years ago
No Light Supers at Louisville for 06 - What does this mean for the future of the class? (September 15, 2005) - I have to admit I was more than a little shocked when I read that the National Farm Machinery Show Committee had decided to leave the Light Super Stock tractors off the Saturday afternoon show. In fact I think I’m still in shock, and to be quite honest I’m disappointed, frustrated,by Jake Morgan - Opinion Archives
Re: NEW NTPA LPS class - 16 years ago
Here’s my list of not now for this class: No components – maybe they can be allowed in the class in the future, but the majority of the tractors that will join this class are SF tractors so make the transition easy for them to jump in the class. No billet heads – yes there will be a few people who will have more money in a “Stock” head than they could have had in a billet head, but again, pby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: The rules for the NEW NTPA LPS class - 16 years ago
I don’t think 540 would be a red only class. The Hypermax 540 did dominate back in it’s day, but since then things have changed and there are other colors that can be competitive at 540. If you look at the east coast series there are some extremely strong running Ford/New Holland tractors that can mix it up with the best of the red tractors. I also believe that REI will quickly have plenty ofby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Question for fat boy - 16 years ago
Please explain how a restrictor tube will add money. If the tube is designed with a simple and straight forward spec is should be simple and cheap for anyone to build. Sealed turbos add money and hassle. Box turbos will drive up the cost or that specific turbo as the demand rises and the class grows. Restrictor tubes allow you to run any turbo, either cheap or expensive, and still allowby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: can't please everyone - 16 years ago
I think the restrictor tube should be smooth, for the simple reason that it’s easier to police a smooth restrictor tube as opposed to a dimpled or rifled tube. As for the surface of a smooth bore tube, you should be able to polish it, plate it, etc…. as long as the bore remains smooth and easy to police. As for the size of the restrictor tube…. I really think it should be at least 4”… and proby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: can't please everyone - 16 years ago
I’ll chime in on this class…. Personally I think the rules should be designed for the most bang (horsepower and performance) for your buck. Personally I’m all for anything from 504 to 540. Anything over 540 and you are adding cost and losing color. I think you should be allowed to decube a larger motor, but only a block from a TWD style tractor, no need to have a 903 Cummins in this class.by Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Louisville LSS - 16 years ago
I’m not sure what changes they are making to the NFMS schedule yet, but I’ve heard the LSS will be on Saturday afternoon. I’ve heard rumors that they are dropping a SF class, but I’ve also heard that they haven’t had to turn many PS away the past few years due to that classes shrinking numbers… I’ve also heard that it will be an all alcohol LSS show in Louisville.by Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: BG, Hamburg, & Pike: How were the crowds? - 16 years ago
The crowds at BG were great this year. They didn’t seem to be affected at all by the other events. The numbers in the classes were also excellent, overall it was a great show, one of the best years at BG in my opinion.by Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: BG Lss - 16 years ago
Unfortunately Larry did go out of bounds in the pulloff. I was taking photos from that sideline and I was as close as anyone and he definitely hit the chalk line. He only hit the chalk by a few inches, but he still hit it none-the-less. I was very impressed with Insanity and Extremely Insane all weekend. The LSS class was just awesome for both sessions, and I’m very glad to see that they arby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Dick and Jake Morgan - 16 years ago
We are heading to Bowling Green as usual this year. I’ve been on the road out west with my wife for three weeks and I’ll be back home for a half day, then it’s back on the road to BG for a few more days. I think it will be interesting to see how things turn out at Hamburg, NY, and Pike, NY both having pulls on the same weekend (and being less than 60 miles apart). Those two events don’t usuaby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Tarp for Pulling?? - 16 years ago
I’ve always wondered the same thing. Seems like pretty simple insurance. I assume most organizations could find it in their budget to purchase a tarp. I’m sure somebody would have room in their hauler or pickup. Of course most tarps are green or blue, sorry IH fans!by Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Deeply Hooked - 16 years ago
The Deeply Hooked tractor was formally owned by Randy Reetz in Wisconsin. Marty Chandler bought it a few years back and has been pulling it in MidSouth ever since. Marty changed it over to a component a couple years ago, and now that it’s got a new Crutchfield motor I don’t think there is anything left from the original tractor. I hope some of those great running MidSouth tractors like Martyby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Photo Page-Not working - 16 years ago
I’ve been having problems with my photos page, and it’s in need of a major overhaul. I’ll be working on it when I get some spare time and hopefully it will be back up and running soon. As for photos at Alexander… unfortunately I didn’t take any. I was working on my house late and I got a late start to the pull, at the last minute I jumped in my wife’s car instead of my truck, and by the timeby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Long Live Spark Plugs & LLSS!!!!!!! - 16 years ago
I agree with you about the weight distribution and the gears, but personally I don’t really like the idea of giving anyone weight for those things. A John Deere 4010 rearend is heavier than an AC 180 rear, an Oliver 1650 transmission has a different arrangement than a Farmall 460, but they didn’t give anyone weight for those minor differences. Some guys put their money in the chassis, and somby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Long Live Spark Plugs & LLSS!!!!!!! - 16 years ago
You’re entitled to your opinion, I’m entitled to mine. By the way, I always love the “does not pull” comment. Somehow you’re trying to imply either: - I don’t have any knowledge simply because I don’t have the money to own a tractor, (so the size of my wallet is directly proportional to my intelligence?) or - Fans or “keyboard pullers” opinions don’t matter, (well I personally thinkby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Light super in NY - 16 years ago
Rich is correct, Charlie has been upgrading year after year. The tractor looks great with the longer frame and longer sheet metal, and the rearend has been narrowed as well. Seems like there are probably some performance upgrades under the hood other than a third turbo… running better and better each year. I’m by no means an expert on tractor setup, but from the stands a little less air pressuby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Long Live Spark Plugs & LLSS!!!!!!! - 16 years ago
I’ve stated on a number of occasions that the Outlaws need to change their LSS rules and allow component tractors. They’ll be a healthier class in the long run. As for your point regarding the Hoosier LSS class… I think it’s a little too early to pass judgment. Based upon you logic Al Gore was right a few years ago and the Earth was going to burn up, but this year it sure looks like we are heaby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Long Live Spark Plugs & LLSS!!!!!!! - 16 years ago
The LSS is almost all 504. Whether you like it or not 504 pushrod IS the LSS, and that’s the class that’s growing like wildfire. The LLSS is 370 on alcohol and 470 diesel and that class is growing as well. Nothing in the middle is growing! Nothing bigger than 504 is growing! The answer for any class, including the LSS for the guy who doesn’t want to spend any money to upgrade is simple… deby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Long Live Spark Plugs & LLSS!!!!!!! - 16 years ago
Great post, I really appreciate your comments, we may not agree but I really respect your perspective. You stated “IMHO unified rules have done more to drive UP costs for the puller”, and then you use the turbo in the SF class as an example. Well, yes with every club running the same turbo it will be a good reason for Hyper and Columbus or anyone else to develop that turbo, but those companieby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
Re: Light super in NY - 16 years ago
Yes, I was typing fast so I went back and edited my post… to clarify: - The Diesel LSS in NY have a 400 lb. advantage over the alcohol tractors (which is more than other organizations). - The Diesel LSS in NY have no cubic inch limits (almost all other organization’s LSS class limits both the diesel and alcohol tractors to 505). If someone really wanted they could build a 680 cubic inch Prby Jake Morgan - Pulling Forum
