OK, I have a WD, and a WD45 w/o running motors. I have a used WD motor, strong runner, history unknown, and a stock D17 motor in my inventory. where do I go from there?

Also, possibility of picking up a running B real cheap, would that be a better choice?

This must be a LOW buck adventure, at least until I see if his interest remains.

And, are there universal rules, or do I look for rules. I asked around for someone local to answer that question, but, so far, all I have received is shoulder shrugs.

All comments are welcome

  I would say if there is a 2000 or 2500 pound class with a 3mph limit a B would be the choice. If the speed limit is 5 MPH or better for the 2500 class, the CA is a perfect choice. A CA can get into a 2000 pound class and will mop the floor with Cubs & Ponies, if it isn't constrained with a speed limit.

  For a 3500 slow class the WD with a strong D17 engine would be a good choice. The WD45 has different gear ratios and my not match the class well. Don't get lead to believe that you need 38" rears as they require big power to turn them. Try a few different size tires until you find what works with that power you have. 

  If you choose to go with a small engine tractor, keep in touch as I have a many decades of experience with getting the most out of the BE/CE blocks. Feel free to send me a direct email to: the1orangewizard@gmail.com if you have any questions.  HTH Paul

I have the rules for the local fair, but haven't been able to catch up with any of the local clubs, yet. The pulls at the fairgrounds start at 4500, Farm stock 2500RPM limit and 4mph.

  Often clubs are very tight lipped about what their rules are and will let you run with something that isn't legal until take their 50 cent plastic trophy home, then they are on you like wasps telling you what you can't do.

  More clubs need to be color blind and easier to get along with like the Club I pull with near Annapolis, Md. We have everything from "Historic" which are show tractors or off the farm tractors as left the factory at 3mph, that may only have factory weights in the factory position, to the "Open" class with no speed limit which allows turbos, hanging weights, larger cut tires and engine options, to get the spectators excited.

you have no idea how close I came to owning one of your two! I sat on it too long, couldn't commit. I had my brides support on it, but the grandsons were not showing interest at the time. Now they are.

Thanks again for the advice