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    JD 430U oil pump timing

    Wore Out! Runs fantastic thanks for the help!
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    JD 430U oil pump timing

    Thanks so much! I really appreciate the feedback. You just confirmed my thinking. Now I can put the oil pan on, throw some oil in it. Should have her fired up later today.
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    JD 430U oil pump timing

    This may be a silly question But! When installing the oil pump on my JD 430 (#1 on TDC and thin side of the distributor gear to the outside) the distributor groove does not align quite parallel with the crankshaft as the manual describes. In one position the distributor rotor is points to 3:30...
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    12 volt conversion on JD 430

    Thanks once again I appreciate the feedback. I know exactly how to wire it up now. Look Mom no sparks this. Time :)
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    12 volt conversion on JD 430

    Im finishing up a 6 volt to 12 volt negative ground conversion on my 430U. Its a internally regulated 1 wire Alternator. So It my understanding I could eliminate the voltage regulator. I still have an original rotating type JD ignition/light switch. I have a wire running from the Batt post to a...
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    Re: Engine popping out the carb questioning internal t

    Thanks again, That s exactly the kind of gouge I was looking for to alleviate the my internal timing concerns. It makes total sense and is easy to check. Im converting it to 12 volt as soon as Yesterday get the parts here. So its getting a 12 volt alternator but also 12v electronic ignition...
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    Re: Engine popping out the carb questioning intern

    Thanks, I guess its possible the head does have all new guides, valves seats and springs. Possibly a tight guide? Ive heard of valves floating. Any idea what can cause that to happen? When I overhauled the engine and coated everything in lithium lubriplate grease and the valves seemed to be...
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    Re: Engine popping out the carb questioning internal t

    Thanks, All good ideas to rule out. No I havent retorqued the head or re-set valve clearances. I will definitely try that. I dont believe I have a vacuum or intake leak. Virtually everything on the engine, valves, seats, guides springs and gaskets are brand new and torqued down with clean...
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    Re: Engine popping out the carb questioning internal t

    Thanks, Ill double check the firing order but Im pretty sure I good there. The number 1 is the front cylinder and the rotation of the distributor/ bug is correct. But I will rule it out.
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    Engine popping out the carb questioning internal timing.

    Thanks in advance for any help someone might offer. Im new to the forum so hopefully I wont sound too ignorant. I started restoring a 1959 JD 430U in 2012. While doing a complete overhaul on the engine I got to the internal timing. I used the existing crank and cam with new bearings. To my...
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