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Safe cranking technique
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2026 5:44 pm
by Rich P. Bingham
Re: Safe cranking technique
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2026 6:40 pm
by Mike Silbert
Re: Safe cranking technique
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2026 7:09 pm
by Humblej
For Petes sake its a joke.
Re: Safe cranking technique
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2026 7:14 pm
by NoelChico
REALLY high compression head??
Re: Safe cranking technique
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2026 7:28 pm
by DHort
Gonna split his pants and then what?
Re: Safe cranking technique
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2026 8:03 pm
by ThreePedalTapDancer
I’ve seen worse attempts.
Re: Safe cranking technique
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2026 10:06 pm
by Mike Silbert
Video #2 I sent is a demonstration of a worse attempt.
Or how you can hurt yourself doing it wrong.
Those guys look like they are working really hard trying to hurt themselves.
I don't know if Steve made it as a warning or as a joke.
I take it as both plus a reminder of the danger when things are wrong.
Maybe he will answer with the background of the video.
Mike
Re: Safe cranking technique
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2026 8:22 am
by dykker5502
#1 is made to show how easy a model T is started by hand crank when it is in proper state.
No need to wind the handle likecrazy.
Re: Safe cranking technique
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2026 11:01 am
by TXGOAT2
After performing proper starting preparations, one should "lift" the crank with moderate vigor. Good maintenance and correct technique will assure success while avoiding broken bones, damaged teeth, and split britches. If it is found that the engine needs to be "spun" in order to clear a flooding condition, turn the ignition off first.
Re: Safe cranking technique
Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2026 11:35 am
by Steve Jelf
#2 demonstrates that with correct pulling, a kickback is harmless. I broke a wrist by cranking a tractor the stupid way, and that was a serious reminder that correct cranking matters.