Keep In Mind
Jordan,
Good luck with your Carrier move.
Keep in mind that the steering wheel does not do anything until you are moving. Get the engine good and warmed up so you can let the clutch out slowly until the machine starts to move. Only then will that big wheel have any effect.
When the wheel is cranked hard to either side it will lock the rear brake on that side. This will require the use of much gas to the flathead to get any result. Then, when it starts to move, it will swing quite quickly around. Keep curious onlookers well away for this reason.
As is has not had many miles on it - try to drive it in a staright line, back and forth a few times. There will be much rust on the tracks, so getting them freed up should be a priority. Have a guide help you so you don't run anybody over. That cannot be stressed enough. You won't be able to see like when you are in a car, and the engines roar will preclude effective verbal communication with your spotter.
Please see the story about Bruce Parkers Carrier falling ( slipping really ) off the flat deck of his float. The fine pitched steel track are very slippery on hard surfaces.
Try to get some some pix for us. Or give me a PM and I will see if I can come down to help you out.
Good luck.
Stewart
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