Starting crank arm question
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Starting crank arm question
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
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
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
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.
1915 Runabout
1923 Touring
1915 Runabout
1923 Touring
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Re: Starting crank arm question
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
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.
Grinding off half the length made it much easier to replace.
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Re: Starting crank arm question
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.
Grinding off half the length made it much easier to replace.
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Re: Starting crank arm question
The above message was just a rest, but I over did it.
Nice to see this 2019 Forum actually working again!
Nice to see this 2019 Forum actually working again!