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This is the Letter that was sent to me I would say use the correct carb for your tractor.SEEYA After the summer pull in Creston, Ia. I feel it would be
a good idea to let the directors know what is acceptable and what is not
approved, as there were some discrepancies over interpretation on rules
in Division II. Division II rules were set up in NATPA's infancy by
Director Frank Lasetto, Glen Bowers, Ron McCormick, and Bob Bryan.
Division II rules were set up to provoke a class for original farm
tractors, with little more than M & W oversized bore kits, pressed
steel was allowed on bolted on hub mounted axles to lighten some
tractors to be competitive with others in their class. This class was
created so there could be an inexpensive way to pull antique tractors.
The rules were put in place and worded to keep original tractors in
Division II and keep performance engines and larger external components
out. Any part or accessories that externally enhance performance was to
be disallowed. Division II class is by far the most difficult class to
tech, and is kept firm to the rules, because Division III tractors are
constantly trying to work into Division II. Division II rules are
comprehensive and not compromising. Simply put, if it is not in the
parts book for that tractor, it can't be used. As of late,
discrepancies have arisen over replacement parts and some have
interpreted that with modification larger manifolds and carburetors can
be run in Division II. Rules for Division II clearly state in Rule #9
Appearance - tractors MUST maintain ORIGINAL STOCK appearance. No extra
accessories allowed - Read #9. A larger carburetor, or manifold with a
lager flange or that moves carburetor and linkages from its original
position is not original stock appearing. This is a short, but not complete, list of performance items NOT
ALLOWED in Division II just for your information. Hiesler heads, manifolds, and TSC power blocks on JD's. Larger carburetors (example: Farmall "M" carbs on "H"s). JD G carbs on A JD's. IH 340 heads. 135/153 cu. in. manifold & carbs on IF "C"s. Gm M-5, 670 blocks on U & 5 star Molines. Square port heads on Molines. AC WD 45 / D17 engines or heads on AC WD and WC. 350, 300 Super H engines in IH "H" - W 4's. 450,400 Super M engines in IH "M" - W6's. 450 engines in Super "M"s. 350 engines in 300's. 350 and 300 engines in Super "H"s. AC engines or any component thereof, to include heads,
manifold, and carburetors, in Cockshut Co-op or Farmcrest
tractors. Denny's tachometers or new aluminum distributors. Electric fans, water pumps, fuel pumps , and speed sensing
devices. Home made rear end covers or deck/transmission plates. Home made front end or pedestals. Flanged hubs. Aluminum except weight brackets & wheelie bars. Chrome wheels, nuts, sheet metal, coils, and steering
wheels. Any replacement part from a replacement parts book MUST be OEM
replacement only to comply with rules #7 & 9. The Tech Director and his crew work long and hard to keep
Division I and II rules in enforcement. This segment of NATPA must
segment of NATPA must be kept strictly to the mark to keep membership
pulling by the same rules from East to West, to be lax in Division I &
II would be to undermine the objective of NATPA (a place for everyone to
pull). We have 3 classes where performance parts and engines can be
externally enhanced. Please help the tech committee keep the classes
in perspective. If any questions arise on any part to be used in Division II
call Rich Wenzig.
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