Rogillio Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Tell me about the engine hand crank. I have the metal part.....what does the handle look like? Is it wood? Does the crank have multiple purposes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Year and type of vehicle?Maybe photo of the part you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I suspect they didn't have a handle. It should have a 1/2 inch square end which is used to remove the crank hole cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Mike is correct - There is no handle. The outer end has the square. The end that engages the ratchet nut has a round disk which fits into the crank hole and acts to stabilize it when cranking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogillio Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Here is the crank. It was in the trunk....IDK if it is 'original' to this vehicle or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 That's the original. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogillio Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 So what is the deal with the odd shapped end? It looks like it is supposed to have some sort of handle on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 The end with 1/2 inch square is the handle. The shoulder on the other end helps to keep the crank end centered when engaged for cranking. It looks be the correct tool for your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogillio Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 The end with 1/2 inch square is the handle. The shoulder on the other end helps to keep the crank end centered when engaged for cranking. It looks be the correct tool for your car.OK, I don't get it. The 1/2 square end seems to fit in the hole uner the radiator which turns 'something'. The other end is way to big to fit in the 1/2 square hole. Someone posted something about removing the crank hole cover but it turns and turns and does not come off....it turns both directions and does not appear to be coming off. What am I missing?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 You REALLY need to buy a manual, 90% of your answers are in the Book of Information. The disc you are trying to remove exposes where the OTHER end of the hand crank turns over the engine to hand start it. Apparently the threads are stripped, which is common. I don't know what year you are working on but later year DB's, at least 1924, HAD a metal sleeve that acts as a handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogillio Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 You REALLY need to buy a manual, 90% of your answers are in the Book of Information. The disc you are trying to remove exposes where the OTHER end of the hand crank turns over the engine to hand start it. Apparently the threads are stripped, which is common. I don't know what year you are working on but later year DB's, at least 1924, HAD a metal sleeve that acts as a handle.Fine, I'll buy the book and quit posting dumb questions. I bought the 1914-1927 Mechanics Instruction Mnual but there is nothing in there about the hand crank. Guess I will buy the Book of Knowledge and figure it out from books not from this website. Or maybe I will just figure it out on my own.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 No questions are dumb. That's how you learn. The crank hole cover should come off. Try to pry it with a thin paint scraper while unscrewing it. Once off the end of the crank with the ratchet will go in and engage the nut on the end of the crankshaft. It turns in a clockwise motion. Good luck. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogillio Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 No questions are dumb. That's how you learn. The crank hole cover should come off. Try to pry it with a thin paint scraper while unscrewing it. Once off the end of the crank with the ratchet will go in and engage the nut on the end of the crankshaft. It turns in a clockwise motion. Good luck. JayThanks Jay. I will try your suggestion in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogillio Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 No questions are dumb. That's how you learn. The crank hole cover should come off. Try to pry it with a thin paint scraper while unscrewing it. Once off the end of the crank with the ratchet will go in and engage the nut on the end of the crankshaft. It turns in a clockwise motion. Good luck. JayOk, ok, I couldn't wait! I went out to my shop and tried your suggestion and it worked! When I turned the crank it was obvious there is some thing more than a cap that was turning. I took a large screwdriver and applied outward pressure while backing out the cap as you suggested and suddenly it broke loose and the cap came right off! Very exciting! I put the other end in and actually turned the engine over! Very cool! Thanks again for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Great! If you get it running, be sure to put the crank hole cover back on. If you don't oil will work its way out and dirt/road debris will get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Fine, I'll buy the book and quit posting dumb questions. I bought the 1914-1927 Mechanics Instruction Mnual but there is nothing in there about the hand crank. Guess I will buy the Book of Knowledge and figure it out from books not from this website. Or maybe I will just figure it out on my own..Your questions are not dumb. They show a lot of enthusiasm about your new toy. The manual you have is a good general repair manual, covers many years. The Book of Information is the owner's manual specifically for your year of car. It will explain more then any new car owner's manual. When you ask the question about what the crank is none of the answers told you HOW to hand start your car WITHOUT breaking your thumb. Slow down and do some research, have fun without getting hurt or hurting the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogillio Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) I have found 3 iTunes videos on how to start using the crank but I thank you for the concern. I understand the mechanics and kickback of manual starting and the importance of cranking with your left hand....or at least I think I do. If not, I will break my arm...not at being concern of mine.Please understand I am still at the stage of sitting in my shop in the front seat and honking the horn and listening to the ooooghaaa horn. Edited May 31, 2014 by Rogillio (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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