Sounds like maybe you need a new starter.
But before that....
Make sure the bat. cables are adequate size, and the ends are clean. NO battery ends that simply clamp the cable! Only large gauge cables (as large as you can afford if yours are real small or tired) with molded on lead clamps. Connect the ground wire as close to the starter as possible. Check all connections for corrosion and tightness. Install the largest battery possible.

I got a good deal on a Skid loader once with a 'worn out' Kubota 3 cylinder engine. The only thing 'worn out' was the electrical system. Small inadequate cables with shoddy end clamps, poor ground, etc. I bought the largest gauge cables I could get, and a big battery with 850 cold cranking amps. Then I had a new engine! Or so it then started like one.....and never fails to light off quickly to this day.

Indian 'craftsman' working on a 6/1
This one's special, several 'tool tricks' shown in the video as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkCllBQCy_A

OK, I skipped along thru the horror movie. I see now what this really is. It's a motivational video for all newbies that might be afraid of doing something terribly wrong to their engines. If THESE guys can take one apart, and have it running at the end of the movie, ANY one can do better than this, and expect better results.

Mine's the same way Butch. But this is all new to me, so I'd be real appreciative for more details on this.
Here's an ignorant question.....what harm does it do to the engine with it set up as in Greg's picture?

I think it was 38AC that suggested the generic spray electrical varnish to me.  A very helpful tip, saved me a bunch of time and money. 

Nice looking crankcase, bet you burned some grinding stones on that!

Yes, you mentioned it Bruce, and I think I read it in 38's build thread. Spraying was much easier and quicker than brushing.
Honestly, I spent about 15 minutes de-flashing the breather opening, and just a bit on the large opening. Most all of what you see in
the pic hasn't been touched with a grinder. And, yes, it did cut like butter with a Carbide burr, which is a little discerning, as it seems like real soft iron. I suppose there's not much nickle in it.

I ended up getting a spray can of "Glyptal like" insulating paint, Neversieze brand. Much easier than brushing it on.
Set it out in the sun 2 days to dry, it's hardened up nicely and looking good.

Hello MultiIS6,
I replied to the private message you sent me.
Check your Inbox, or email me direct......kliegelmachine@gmail.com

Dan

Bruce, are you located in the US? Just curious.
Your setup is very interesting, do you have a link to your build thread?
Thanks...

Quote from: dkmc on August 01, 2019, 01:54:41 AM

They say 250F for 2 hours.

Back seat of a car with the windows up !!

Probably around 130f max