Took my truck to the Truck and Tractor pull

[Oros35]

Took my truck to the truck and tractor pull Saturday night. They put me in the 8500# open diesel class as exibition. So I was up against 800+HP 4x4 diesel trucks but I had the weight advantage.

My truck is bone stock right off the GL lot. Just got antique plates on it a couple weeks ago. Hooked to the pintle with a couple of shackles so the hook would fit. My first attempt, nerves got me and I tried to start out in 3rd Low rather than 2nd Low. Stalled it out right away. So thinking I was in 2L I put it in 1st Low.
That was a much better start.
Got the front tires off the ground off the line! Down the track we went. Really didn't feel like I had much weight back there till about 175' mark then it bit in and the front end started getting light.
Around 200' the front tires were off the ground, by 250' the front was about 6" off the ground and I was out of power.
Most of the class was around the 300' mark, but for my measly 134HP I was quite pleased. All the other trucks were hitting around 15mph... I hit 4.5!

Here is a video, hope it works, don't use youtube much.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdwwJ3j3nk4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[Speddmon]

Change the settings from your youtube video...you have it set for "private" and not "public". we can't watch the video unless logged into youtube

 

[jstier]

Can't view Video. It is marked Private

Jeff
Fort Wayne IN
1986 M923A1

 

[91W350]

Why share a private video?

 

[Oros35]

Ok try that

Didn't know I had the option!

 

[two.fiveM35]

Just thought I'd add a

 

[swbradley1]

Why share a private video?

Good point..........

 

[two.fiveM35]

Still doesnt work.

 

[91W350]

Ok try that

Didn't know I had the option!

I tried, still private.... But hey, I tried!

Speaking of Privates.. I found this one on my trip to the Sierra Army Depot...

 

[91W350]

Ooops, wrong one, I took that one for 3D... trying again...

 

[Oros35]

Dang, it says public in the settings. And this is why I don't use youtube very often!!!

 

[91W350]

Now its working! Thanks!

 

[two.fiveM35]

Maybe try reposting the link.

 

[two.fiveM35]

works now. thanks

 

[Danger Ranger]

I didn't pay any attention to where you are located until I saw the sled. Humiliator #6. That is the same sled we use at our local festival and pulls in Mantua, Oh, only a couple hours from you. THanks for sharing.

 

[spicergear]

I'm always surprised the output shaft in the tranny holds up to that... Nice pull!

 

[Speddmon]

Video works now....nice pull.

The thing a lot of people don't think about in a pull like that is, the competition has a ton more HP and has momentum on their side....you're using sheer torque and power to pull the load.

 

[drgreg]

The pintle hook is too darn high, kinda messes up the pull.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Nice pull. Congrats on making 250'

 

[joshs1ofakindxj]

That was a sweet video. I think I'll spare my truck the torture though!

We have to go wheeling soon before the weather gets ugly. We can grab Pat with his 5 ton and hit the trails out by Ligonier! Convoy over the mountain!

Was your truck parked off of 51 not too long ago at a lumber/logging place?