Re: Hand cranking a Model T.

Posted by Duey C on November 12, 2021 at 19:23:10 from (167.100.7.194):

In Reply to: Hand cranking a Model T. posted by Dave BN on November 12, 2021 at 06:42:51:

Excellent thread!

It only takes a few volts to fire a good T coil. True enough, if wind milling the crank, something isn't right.

Never give the magneto any DC voltage. The Mag-Bat switch will guide you.

The left hand is the cat's meow for cranking, tried it, just ain't comfortable with it. Or that arm is weaker...

Pushing down on any crank is being very trusting of any magneto or ignition timing. I won't but some will say it's asking for trouble.

One of my T's engines is so wore out, only two cylinders have enough compression for starting on the crank.

It's mad at me right now so he's being ignored but he'll live again.

He'd be a breeze to start rolling down my hill. Get rolling a bit, clutch pedal mid-way, move the control handle forward and let the clutch out.

Tractor conversion folks are sunk (db). Not rolling that little bugger to start it. Trucks should be able to, they'll roll.

When I got another T with a self-commencer (starter), I was floored how easy it is to start. Just push the button.

Heck, after fixing it, I wind milled that one just a time or two before I got the starter working.

I'll admit I have started ONE of of my tractors by wind milling too.

Once, just after being belted up and turned over to wake it and lube it.

Generally, keep your head out of the way and pull up.

Great dentist story! A friend managed to get his shoulder out of socket. He and another friend pulled it back into place.

They may have some to drink...



This post was edited by Duey C on 11/12/2021 at 07:24 pm.

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