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Starting crank arm question

Post by Belliott3 » Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:09 pm

Is there supposed to be a small hole near the end of the starting crank arm for the spring to attach to? I can't seem to find one on mine, but it's been recently painted and I don't know if the hole was filled in with paint.


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Re: Starting crank arm question

Post by FATMAN » Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:28 pm

Yes they all have a hole 5 3/4" from the end on the right side in line with bottom of the hole, Bob
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Re: Starting crank arm question

Post by Belliott3 » Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:32 pm

Thanks, Bob, that's kinda what I thought but couldn't remember exactly where the hole was; your photos and measurements helped tremendously!

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Re: Starting crank arm question

Post by Steve Jelf » Wed Jul 17, 2019 12:17 am

It's very common for that hole to be so filled with paint and/or crud that it's hard to find.
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: Starting crank arm question

Post by Belliott3 » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:03 am

Alright, now that I've finally located the hole is there a trick to getting that spring on??? It's brand new so it's pretty stiff.


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Re: Starting crank arm question

Post by J1MGOLDEN » Mon Jul 22, 2019 6:47 am

I had difficulty with adding the new spring and realized the end that is bent over is longer than required.

Grinding off half the length made it much easier to replace.


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Re: Starting crank arm question

Post by J1MGOLDEN » Mon Jul 22, 2019 6:48 am

I had difficulty with adding the new spring and realized the end that is bent over is longer than required.

Grinding off half the length made it much easier to replace.


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Re: Starting crank arm question

Post by J1MGOLDEN » Mon Jul 22, 2019 6:49 am

The above message was just a rest, but I over did it.

Nice to see this 2019 Forum actually working again!

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