[AT] 430V

[toma at risingnet.net]

On Sun, 3 Sep 2017, Dean VP wrote:

> 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.

As long as Dean agrees with me, why not  give it a shot with the starter. 
All you want is a  brief tap. Watch closely for any movement. If it moves 
at all, stop and try to pry it back a little and try it again.

Tom