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Greg H.

04-17-2001 13:37:51




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I have a local delership that has an old CA just setting in the weeds that is begging to be rescued. I know I will be able to get it for next to nothing, and I know that even though it will take alot of work to fix up. I would use it to rake hay, and that in and of itself would be great, but what I was wondering, is if these little boogers could be fixed up in anyway to pull. Say in the light weight classes up to 5,000 pounds? My family owns a 52 model, and I know it's fairly weak in regards to HP, but what are they capable of if built for INcreased HP? Let me know if it can be done. Thanks Greg H.

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Tom

04-17-2001 17:55:06




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 Re: C/A Question. in reply to Greg H., 04-17-2001 13:37:51  
The CA was the most powerful of the B, C, CA line of tractors, it doesn't weigh much more than a B and has more power. In the antique class it should do well stock, if the engine is running right. Get that tractor, save it, and enjoy it, for the smaller tractors AC made it is the end of the line and the best, not that the B and C aren't good, they are.



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WSF

04-17-2001 15:57:11




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 Re: C/A Question. in reply to Greg H., 04-17-2001 13:37:51  

CA's seem to compete best in very lightweight classes, 2000# to 2800#; in my experience, that is where their balance and weight produce the best results. You can weight them up all you like, but you will not be competitive against the larger tractors in the heavier classes. Where you are allowed to run unlimited RPMS (tie up the governor spring) or stick another model engine in it (for instance,a D-10 engine), you might fare better against the
heavies. Of course, experienced pullers have all sorts of tricks (fair and unfair) to give them an edge, and only experience and a mentor can teach you these things. The CA factory HP was about 25. I pull with a fellow named Paul Barnsley who put a turbo on a CA and produced 60 HP; he was competitive in the 3500# Superstock Class going up against hopped-up WD-45's! Needless to say, such modification requires great mechanical skill and imagination. For a beginning puller, start with learning the basics of traction, reading a track, experimenting with tire sizes, ground speed, and gearing. Get that stock engine fit and in shape then go out and pull, ask other people questions, watch other people pull. Don't get stuck on winning; there's too many trophy hounds out there. Go out to have fun and learn how to make a little tractor do its best!

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