[TR] Hand cranking a Triumph - was TR3A radiator re-core

[Geo Hahn]

And, I suppose, the vernier adjuster on TR3 dizzys would make it easy to
retard for starting then return to the running spec.  But I have never had
any kickback with my '3 which is set at the usual advance.

Geo

On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 7:10 AM, Terry Geiger <tgeiger at geigergarage.com>wrote:

> Ford Model A's had a stem on the streering column that allowed you to
> retard the timing to allow easier starting by hand.  Once you had the engine
> running you would move the lever to advance the timing back to normal
> position in order to get power out of the engine.