CENTRAL OHIO TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOCIATION
NATURALLY ASPIRATED SUPER STOCK
2012 CONDENSED RULES
WEIGHT: 6200#
TIRES: Maximum 18.4-38
CYLINDER BLOCK OR CRANKCASE: Naturally aspirated engines only. Small blocks must have been originally manufactured with less than 370 CID and may not exceed 460 CID. Big Blocks may not exceed 810 CID. Approved chassis and small block engine combinations: AC 190 with 301, Cockshutt 570 with 339, Ford 6000 with 300, International 460/560 with 301, 310, or 360, MF 1100 with 354, MH 203 with 330, Oliver 77/88 with 310 or 320. Approved chassis and big block engine combinations: AC 190 with 426, Case 900/930 with 504, Cockshutt 570 with 478, Ford 6000 with 401, International 460/560 with 466 or RD501, John Deere 4010 with 466, MF 95/97 with 800, MM GVI/GVD with 800, Oliver 77/88 with 478. Combinations not listed above subject to approval.
HEADS: Cast iron heads only. Must be from same manufacturer. No over head cams allowed.
FUEL SYSTEM: Gasoline, Ethanol, Methanol or Diesel. Non-nitromethane and non-polypropylene oxide based oxygen additives are acceptable. Fuel will be tested following these specs: <0.755 sg @ 60F for gasoline, <0.800 sg @ 68F for methanol and <0.820 sg @ 68F for ethanol. Small blocks may use: 1) one single bbl updraft carburetor with an original manufactured throttle bore not more than 3.1875” and modified bore of not more than 3.3125”; 2) a single non-predator style down draft 4 bbl carburetor; 3) up to three 500 cfm down draft 2 bbl carburetors; or 4) fuel injection through one updraft carburetor as a throttle body. Big Blocks may use one single barrel updraft carburetor with an original manufactured throttle bore not more than 3.1875” and modified bore of not more than 3.3125”. All must use intake manifold with common plenum.
RPMs: Open
HITCH: Hitch must not exceed 20 inches in height or less than 18 inches from center of axle to hooking point. No part of draw bar may extend rearward beyond point of hook. Hitch must be stationary in all directions. No clevis. Hitch must have opening 3 inches wide by 3.75 inches long and must be at least 1 inch thick.
HOOD, GRILL, FRAME, TRANSMISSION, REAR END, AXLE: Must be for that make and must maintain stock appearance. Front ends may be homemade with a maximum center of front axle not to exceed 12 inches in front of grill. Frames may be tubular but must be covered with sheet metal of aluminum.
TOTAL LENGTH OF TRACTOR: Maximum length 12’ from center of rear axle to the furthest point forward, including weights.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Helmet, Fire Suit, Wheelie bars, Roll cages, front skid plates, kill switches, fire extinguishers, fenders, side shields, SFI flywheels and pressure plates – no cast iron, scatter blanket or steel shields, no steel fans, all electric fuel pumps must be wired to the kill switch. Wide front axles.
The Tri State Tractor Pullers will interpret all rules. The committee will rule any unforeseen problems or oversight on. All COTPA general rules apply.
Please contact Ed Gortner or Bill Downing for comprehensive rules and specifications regarding this class.
Ed Gortner 614-551-9144 egortner@gmail.com or
Bill Downing 765-220-0336
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