robert nanzig wrote:
> Hi Ron, I've always thought it would be novel to have a crank to crank
> start my car. I actually could have used one Friday when my battery
> discharged 40 miles from home. What did you make it from? Have you ever
> used yours to start the car?
>
> Rob Nanzig
> 67SV --- found the loose wire and I'm all charged up
Rob:
I've used it many times to start the car since I used to have a battery
that sulphated through
neglect, and would not hold a charge. Making it is quite easy, and here are
the directions.
22"
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8" |
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5"
Obtain a 36" piece of 5/8" round cold-rolled or hot rolled steel, and heat
and bend as above.
Drill a centered 1/4" hole at right angle to the crank throw, 1" from the
long end. Obtain a one and a half by 1/4" grade 5 bolt and drive or press
it into the hole until an equal amount of bolt shank is projecting on each
side (should be a press fit if your drill bit was sharp).
Cut the bolt head off and you're done.
You will need to find someone with an oxy-fuel (acetylene or other) torch
to do the heating and heat to a white heat to bend and allow to cool in air
(do not quench).
You might also check the length of the long end to make sure it clears your
bumper, since my car car is still bumperless, but the crank looks like it
would clear. I adjusted the throw to 8" (mine is actually 10 " which is too
long for cranking as I mentioned previously).
As all old timers from the day of the crank will tell you, wrap your thumb
with your palm on the handle (in case of back-fires) and crank on!
Ron Tebo
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