[AT] 430V

[Dean VP]

What would increase the torque would be strapping a 4x4 to each wheel and
then using the hoist 6 feet or so feet back away from the wheels.  Adding
weight to the tractor over the axle will also help.  I'd have to think about
it  a bit which gear would transmit the most torque to the engine.
Inserting the right length board under the hoist would eliminate any leak
down.

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Subject: [AT] 430V

The shop reorganization happened today, so I had the opportunity to try to
apply constant pressure to the engine by raising the rear wheels. An engine
hoist and a fence stretcher used as a spreader bar seems to fit the bill.
The cut-outs in the wheels that the chain loop through are at 90 degrees to
vertical so I should be generating as much force as possible.  Engine still
has not moved but I just started.  The engine hoist cylinder is not leaking
down like I seem to remember it would, so I will leave it overnight.

PS: To show you were an optimist I am, I drained the penetrating fluid from
the cylinder so it wouldn't spray all over the shop when the engine let's
go. :-)

PSS.  I remember enough of college physics to know that lifting it  more
than just barely off the ground actually decreases force So I'll keep a
close eye on the engine hoist to make sure it's not leaking down.

Stayed tuned.