Central States Thresherman's Reunion, Pontiac, Illinois 2023

[@dougk5456]

Really neat to hear those old tractors chugging away. It brings back memories of being on the farm and feeling the tractor engine straining all through your body.

[@oldfarmshow]

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[@ih1440]

Fantastic! First time in a few years that I haven't made it to Pontiac for the show. Very nice to see!

[@oldfarmshow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garybarrett6581]

Thanks for the tour!!!! l know it takes time but l enjoyed it!!! be watchin for more!!!

[@oldfarmshow]

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[@paddymickiemickie8221]

Brilliant show I was there from Australia I hope to be back again Thank you

[@oldfarmshow]

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[@balmesh]

Good show Mark!

[@oldfarmshow]

They were busy

[@kevinpalczynski2226]

That 50 Case can PULL 😳

[@oldfarmshow]

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[@rudycarlson8245]

Thanks for the video! How many shows do you think you’ll be able to make it to this year?

[@Taxpayeroftherepublic]

Question out of total ignorance- why do the drive belts offer have a twist in them? Is that to reduce belt on belt rubbing? It’s my understanding that steam engines can drive Pully forward or backwards. Not absolutely sure on that. Appreciate the education. If I wanted to purchase a longer drive belt - who is a good supplier? We have a short belt for our feed grinder.

[@oldfarmshow]

You can run a steam engine in both directions; twisting the belt you can keep it from acting like a sail and reverse dictation . We long belts as well the Weight of the belt helps keep in on

[@Taxpayeroftherepublic]

@@oldfarmshow wow - I knew a real reason existed. Thank you for the education!

[@rogermorrill4700]

When you are facing the belt pulley on a gas tractor the pulley turns clockwise, on the threshing machine the driven pulley turns counter clockwise so the twist keeps the rotation correct, also the direction of twist ( right hand or left) depends on the direction of the wind as the driving belt keeps the returning belt from being blown out of alignment and comings off pulleys. If you have to run a straight belt you put in a double reverse twist that keeps the belt from bouncing and whipping. And that is the reason the steamers normally run in reverse when working in the belt.

[@CarolynShultz]

Are there any maps of the Threshers reunion?

[@oldfarmshow]

Show grounds map, check their website

[@marciogoncalves8821]

Porque esses tratores não trabalham de ré ❓ não precisaria cochar a correia que propulciona a enfardadeira ou debulhadeira ... Sei que é antiga , mas naquele tempo o homem já sabia de mecânica 😮😮😮

[@austindruien6192]

I'm assuming you are referring to the being crossed? The steam engines can run either direction but the belt is still crossed to help stabilize it while running. Hope Google translates this well for you and that this answers your question.