Hi,
I have decided to try the truck pull at the county fair tomorrow evening.
Mostly for fun, in fact all for fun, as I expect I won't even be close to the serious pullers.
It's a dirt track with a weight transfer sled. I have watched the tractor pulls before, and have a friend who will be there to help with advice. He was decent at tractor pulling years ago when he use to play with tractors.
My truck is a 61 f350 with a Detroit Diesel 6V53T. The wheelbase is about 15', so most all the weight will be on the front, and I don't expect to get much traction in the rear.
I have the hitch about as high as they will allow, and stuck out about a foot behind the truck to help transfer some weight. The rear suspension is from a smallish new Freightliner, and is much stiffer than any pickup.
I have dual 9R22.5 rear wheels with retreads with decent tread, but not really aggressive.
I usually run around 80psi, any ideas on what I should run for pulling?
I think the idea is to get the sled moving as fast as possible and keep traction. So, I plan to take off in first gear which is a fast jog with the engine on the governor. Apply the fuel gradually and quickly while trying not to spin the tires, then hold it to the floor at a governed 2,800 rpm until I spin, loose power, or hit the finish line.
I only have less than a day before the pull, so I'm looking for advice, encouragement, or laughs, but don't have time for any major mechanical changes.
Remember, this is supposed to be fun.
Thanks,
Grigg
