[AT] Belts?

[Brian VanDragt]

After rebulding the engine in a JD 730 Diesel, I started it with a belt from
a JD 720 Diesel.  I used the belt instead of the electric starter on the 730
because the fuel system needed to be bled and I didn't want to crank it that
long with the starter.  The pulleys on both tractors are crowned so
alignment wasn't a problem.  The tractors were parked facing each other with
a twist in the belt to make the pulley turn the right way.

Brian

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com]On Behalf Of Ralph Goff
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 11:12 PM
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Subject: Re: [AT] Belts?


On 6/30/2012 8:49 PM, Tyler Juranek wrote:
> Hey Folks.
> I know this is a pretty stupid question, but does anyone know where I
> can find a belt that would work on any tractor, JD, IH Cocshut,
> Oliver, Alice, etc?
> I want to use it to get my model A going when I can't crank it and get
> it started, and don't have access to a pickup.
> Thanks,
> Tyler
>
Has anybody ever successfully used that belt method to start a tractor?
I have heard of it but suspect it would be hard to keep the belt on the
pulley unless it was lined up absolutely perfect.

Ralph in Sask.
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