When Qin Tao tiptoed over, he saw a tractor appearing next to the pile of dismantled scrap metal.
The brand new Dongfanghong-15 tractor has a complete cover on the front of the tractor. There are two square headlights on the front. Under the cover is a single-cylinder horizontal diesel engine. The characteristic of this diesel engine is its large torque, even if it is just
A 15-horsepower engine can also pull seven or eight tons of cargo. Not only used on tractors, some small fishing boats also use this engine as power.
However, the sound of this kind of engine is relatively loud, so it should attract people's attention when it comes over. However, if you look at the route of this tractor coming down, you can guess it.
They turned off the tractor and slid down the river bank, so they didn't make any noise when they came over.
As for going back, it was already late at night when I went back. If I started the engine at that time, I wouldn't disturb others. This is the wilderness after all.
If the ship-breaking work was still carried out in the shipyard's dock, this situation would not happen. After all, there are people living there next to the shipyard's offices, dormitories, etc., but because of the ship building, the ship-breaking was moved to
Here comes the river beach.
It is quite desolate here. During the day, some people may come to collect shells and catch crabs, but in the middle of the night, there is usually no one around.
Since the dismantling of the ship went very smoothly, Qin Tao did not arrange anything more. Everyone had done physical work all day during the day and was very tired, so they went back to sleep at night.
Who would have thought that someone would come and steal it?
Four figures, stealthily, worked together to lift a steel plate, carried it to the tractor's cargo compartment, and gently lowered it.
Boom!
There was another soft sound, and in the darkness, the sound was relatively clear.
"Be careful!" one person said.
"Um."
The four people moved over again.
Qin Tao's body moved quickly at this moment. He emerged from the reeds nearby and went straight to the tractor's nose. Then, he skillfully pulled out the crank handle from under the steering wheel.
Huh, let’s see how you go in a while!
Needless to say, tractors, even the old Jiefang, are all hand-cranked. Old masters take good care of their vehicles. Before starting, they will crank the handle dozens of times to let the lubricating oil flow to the bearings, and then start the engine.
Tractors are only hand-cranked. People in this era have a lot of strength. Starting the engine by hand is just a relaxing warm-up activity.
Qin Tao was holding the short crank handle and just about to leave, he looked at the gate behind the tractor, went over and pulled it, and with a bang, the brakes were released.
In this era, the police were not strict in checking vehicles, especially agricultural vehicles such as tractors, and they were not very well managed. Therefore, the assembly of tractors was quite casual.
You usually have to buy the front of the car, and most of the cargo box at the back is welded by yourself. The most complicated part is the axle. Generally, discarded car axles are directly used, such as old Jiefang, old Dongfeng, 130, etc.
What to use? Just remove the gearbox and the like to reduce the weight, leaving only the axle shell. (Some axles are bought by oneself, some are discarded car axles, and some are made by cutting off two wheel hubs and welding them with square steel.
axle.)
The original brake is an air brake. Generally, tractors are not that high-end. Just remove the brake cylinder of the air brake, connect two tie rods there, extend to the front of the rear bucket, and then connect to the brake lever.
The nearly two-meter-long brake lever has a very long moment arm, so the braking effect is quite good. However, the tractor driver's arm in front cannot directly reach the brake lever at the back. At the top of the brake lever, there will be a
For tractors, the rope is usually made from local materials, using a transmission belt and connected to the front.
When driving a tractor, you need to be very flexible with both hands. Use one hand to hold the steering wheel and the other hand to reach between your legs to shift gears. When you need to brake, you need to reach behind with one hand to reach the pull rope.
As for the braking force of the tractor's head after parking, it is not enough, so you need to pull the rope on the brake lever to the front, wrap it around the appropriate place, and directly tighten the rear brake.
Now, Qin Tao easily loosened the rope.
The riverbank originally sloped toward the river. Now, Qin Tao released the gate of the tractor, and the tractor began to make a slight squeaking sound.
After Qin Tao finished all this, he turned his head and glanced at the four figures who were about to continue moving the steel plates, and hid back among the reeds gracefully.
The four figures originally planned to continue moving the steel plates, but when the creaking sound was heard, they still raised their heads. Under the night, they saw the shadow of the tractor, moving.
It moves slowly at first, but as the distance increases, the speed continues to increase.
"No, the car is slipping away!"
"Quick, stop the tractor!"
In desperation, their voices were not suppressed. The four people put down the steel plate they planned to lift and ran towards the tractor.
The speed of the tractor is getting faster and faster.
A figure rushed over and planned to jump onto the driving seat of the tractor. At this time, the steering wheel in front happened to hit a stone. As a result, the front of the tractor tilted and rushed directly towards him.
The man was startled and quickly took two steps back. The tractor roared past him.
"Fourth, you idiot!" the other three people cursed. They had missed the opportunity to intercept head-on and had to chase from behind.
Their two legs couldn't outrun the wheel. The tractor was getting faster and faster, and they could only chase after it desperately.
The tractor took on water.
The tires split the water and made a swishing sound. Then the nose of the machine hit the water, and the water splashed even bigger. At the same time, the speed of the tractor also began to slow down.
By the time the following people caught up, panting, the tractor had stopped. Only the air filter and exhaust pipe were left exposed on the water at the front of the vehicle. The rest were submerged, and most of the rear bucket was submerged.
"The air intake and exhaust are exposed, and the river bottom is also hard. As long as we start the tractor, we can drive out." A figure said, and then went to touch the crank handle under the steering wheel of the tractor.
Where’s the tremolo? Where’s the tremolo?
After touching for a long time, I still couldn’t find it!
"Did the handlebars get knocked off when we were rolling away? Ordinarily it shouldn't have happened." This guy was full of suspicion.
"Bah, what are you doing standing still? Hurry up and find the handle!"
Without the crank handle, the tractor can't be started. It can't start, and the four of them can't drag the tractor out of the river, so now they can only find the crank handle quickly.
"His grandma found the crank handle, let's go, we are so unlucky tonight!"