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Greg Knapp 07-27-2012 16:44:26 69.95.62.219 Report to Moderator	This is my first year of pulling my tractor. I need some help. I have 13.6x38 tires on right now and the last pull that i had was 179.64 feet compared to the first pull of 142.07 feet. The tracctor is stock has had nothing dome to the engine at all. I would like to pull a little further on the track not to try to beat any one but to just compete against myself if that makes sense. I am at the pull to have fun not to make big money or to win all the time just need a little help getting started.Here is a picture of the last pull and what my tracks looked like when i finished. Thanks for any advise in advance. [Reply]   [No Email]
Dodgeit 07-30-2012 13:30:02 65.199.61.227 Report to Moderator	Re: 1953 john deere 50 in reply to Greg Knapp, 07-27-2012 16:44:26   By the looks of that picture, you need to add at least 100 lbs of weight on the front maybe more. [Reply]  [No Email]
Greg Knapp 07-28-2012 20:47:51 69.95.62.245 Report to Moderator	Re: 1953 john deere 50 in reply to Greg Knapp, 07-27-2012 16:44:26   thanks for the info i see that you guys seem to think i need more air in the tires. I will try that for our next pull at the county fair. I will let you know how i do then thanks a bunch [Reply]  [No Email]
buickanddeere 07-28-2012 21:40:01 173.241.101.176 Report to Moderator	Re: 1953 john deere 50 in reply to Greg Knapp, 07-28-2012 20:47:51   You are on the right track. A tall narrow tire needs more psi than a short wide tire. A stock 50 with the traction variables maxed out can be an entirely respectable puller. [Reply]  [No Email]
Mike Aylward 07-28-2012 05:05:13 216.145.134.145 Report to Moderator	Re: 1953 john deere 50 in reply to Greg Knapp, 07-27-2012 16:44:26   Greg, I don't know what weight class you pulled in but 5 lbs. of air may be your problem. The tire will flatten out and when it does you lose drawbar height and also lose any weight transfer to the rear wheels. You would be much better served with a higher rear tire pressure. Mike [Reply]  [No Email]
buickanddeere 07-27-2012 17:00:16 216.183.130.249 Report to Moderator	Re: 1953 john deere 50 in reply to Greg Knapp, 07-27-2012 16:44:26   Did the front wheels rise before the sled stopped? Spin out or stall out? Hitch height? Tire pressure? Type of track? Brand and model of tire? [Reply]  [No Email]
greg knapp 07-27-2012 17:12:10 69.95.62.219 Report to Moderator	Re: 1953 john deere 50 in reply to buickanddeere, 07-27-2012 17:00:16   yes the front tires were completely off the ground about 2 inches or so. The hitch height was 20 inches and that is the max for our club and the min is 18 inches. My tire pressure was at 5 psi and the track was really dry at first then it rained and moistened it a little. The tire is a co-op tire and not sure what brand sorry [Reply]  [No Email]
BushogPapa 07-27-2012 19:08:40 173.88.51.117 Report to Moderator	Re: 1953 john deere 50 in reply to greg knapp, 07-27-2012 17:12:10   Probably will need (according to conditions) much more pressure.. Be SURE to INCREASE front tire pressure..I dunno why..maybe the Pressure makes the front Heavier..??! (actually, it keeps the hitch-height more consistent)..!! Have FUN..YOU have the Right Idea...!! Ron. [Reply]  [No Email]
greg knapp 07-27-2012 16:45:28 69.95.62.219 Report to Moderator	Re: 1953 john deere 50 in reply to Greg Knapp, 07-27-2012 16:44:26   sorry didnt let me post pictures [Reply]  [No Email]
Greg Knapp 07-30-2012 13:10:17 69.95.203.126 Report to Moderator	Re: 1953 john deere 50 in reply to greg knapp, 07-27-2012 16:45:28   Thanks for all the replies. If any one else has some thing to add please do so. I am not afraid to try something new. I appreciate all the help you have given to me. As a beginner i am open to all thing anyone has to say. I am sure they will help me in the long run. Thanks Greg Knapp [Reply]  [No Email]
buickanddeere 07-30-2012 14:14:17 216.183.148.120 Report to Moderator	Re: 1953 john deere 50 in reply to Greg Knapp, 07-30-2012 13:10:17   You are getting close. Maybe 1-3 psi more in the rear tires. 5:00-15 tires on the front would level her out. All in all appears respectable enough of a pull. [Reply]  [No Email]
Greg Knapp 07-30-2012 18:51:30 69.95.62.211 Report to Moderator	Re: 1953 john deere 50 in reply to buickanddeere, 07-30-2012 14:14:17   Thanks for the info. My fair is in two weeks and i am doing some modifications do the old deere. I will let you know how things go and post more pictures afterwards. Thanks for all the help the only way a newby will get anywhere in this sport is to ask questions and have you guys give some support and help really appreciate it thanks. [Reply]  [No Email]