That is my intent. Perhaps inadvisedly, I decided to take off the Tig torch first to sort of rule it out. I didn't realise that would be so difficult in itself!
Can't turn the machine on at all now while the coolant hoses are detached but double checking the stick welding ability is top of the list before the machine is ripped apart. I did check for lift arc, now I need to make room in that cramped overstuffed space so that I can get in there and work on it.