[AT] 430V

[Dean VP]

Yes, The 430 is a 6V system.  Disconnecting all wiring from the starter and
tapping it with a frame grounded 12V battery positive lead might add enough
leverage to put some real torque on the flywheel. 12Vs applied to a 6 V
starter will not hurt a thing as long as it short duration but will add a
significant amount of torque over a 6V battery.  Again, male sure the 430
electrical is totally disconnected from the starter when applying 12V.  6V
regulator's, gauges and lights etc don't like 12V.   Had completely
overlooked this until triggered by a member comment. Don't have all the
dimensions and gearing to do the math but it wouldn't surprise me if putting
12V on the 6V starter might put more torque on the crankshaft than anything
else done to date.  

BTW, I totally understand Spencer's reluctance to take the engine apart.
Once you take an engine apart $ bills start disappearing faster than
planned.   Is there a possibility that the other piston is also stuck?  Even
though fluid drains out rather quickly on that piston. Maybe the rings are
partially stuck but there is a path through the ring gap, etc to allow more
fluid flow, 

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Farmer,

That has some merit if and only if the piston is not at top dead center. In
fact would be better is it was quite a bit past TDC. Having split a JD 320
Industrial twice in the last couple of years I think I would consider
splitting it and then one could get some real torque on the fly wheel.  Also
get to inspect the clutch, throw out bearing and rear main seal.  Hitting
the starter with a fully charged battery might also be a good idea. Is that
a 6V battery? A 12v tap or two wouldn't hurt the starter at all. Or can the
starter be removed enough so that one can get to the ring gear for some
leverage? As I remember removing the starter is a real PITA.

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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Indiana Robinson
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OK Spencer... This might need to be sorted with a clear head...
What if you find a piston near the top and heading in the right direction
for your weight system. Spin off the rocker arms so the valves close.
Fabricate  a spark plug base with a grease fitting in it. See where I am
going?  :-)

You know that I am still tossing out ideas here just because I know it
drives some guys bonkers.  :-)   :-)   :-)

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