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Apatriot Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2006 Posts: 34
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Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:24 pm Post subject: Hand crank starting an M38 |
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Ok,I found that my M38 has the hand crank nut on the crankshaft pully,and the corrosponding hole in the bumper.
Has anyone here actually tried to hand crank an m38,and what precautions should be taken when doing so?
Also,if it turns out this is a desired back up starting system,where would i find a hand crank?
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PeteL Member
Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 36
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:00 am Post subject: |
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I have an interest in this too. Is the hole in the CJ5 bumpers for OEM crank?
I'd like to get the crank nut, or good pictures, for custom application to M38A1.
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PeteL Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:09 am Post subject: |
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Regarding precautions...
My father taught me very young - NEVER wrap your thumb 360 around the crank handle, or push down on the crank. If the engine backfires it may break your thumb or arm, or face.
Keep your thumb alongside your fingers, start low at the bottom of the stroke and pull up, hard. If it kicks, the crank can pull down safely out of your hand, and you and your face will also be moving up and away from it.
(It helps if the ignition is retarded, such as could be done on Model T's etc. Less chance of backfire.)
If cold, pre-prime the engine with a couple of slow turns choke out, ignition off. Then give a good pull with ignition on, part choke.
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Apatriot Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:42 am Post subject: crank nut |
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I will post a picture in my album of the crank nut on my M38.It does not look to hard to copy one. |
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Ryan_Miller Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1634 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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Crank nuts are readily available at most suppliers and are not that expensive.
I would exercise extreme caution when attempting as you can get easily hurt. _________________ Ryan Miller
MVPA # 22010 |
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PeteL Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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Especially if the "nut" holding the crank is "tight."
Pete |
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SteveJ Member
Joined: Jun 14, 2005 Posts: 110 Location: Calgary Alberta
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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Good one Pete
My first vehicle was a 1949 Austin A40 pickup. I never could afford a decent battery so I spent a lot of time cranking the old buggy. As was advised above keep your thumb clear.
Cranks are available probably repro's. I think Pete Debella had some. I have an original Ford GPW marked one that I found at a surplus yard but neither my M38 or GPW has the correct nut. When I get those parts I might just giver a crank for old time sake. _________________ SteveJ
1986 CDN Armstron MT500 dispatch Motorcycle
1986 arrow 1.75 t cargo trailer
1991 Reynolds Boughton RB44 GS TUH
1952 M38 CDN W/W (Sold)
1953 M100 CDN Trailer
1951 PE95K Genset (Sold) |
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PeteL Member
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Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:36 am Post subject: |
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I've had a lot of vehicles with cranks, even as late as a 1962 Hillman. A quick crank start has got me home many, many, times.
It can be a lifesaver when your battery dies, or the starter gets squirrels in it, as one of my Jeeps does right now.
I view crank-ability as much of an asset as a spare tire or an extra gas can, particularly to genuine off road types like us jeepers. Too bad most modern engines are too large or high compression for it to be practical.
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16253 Location: Wisconsin
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