Trying to get this 1953(later engine) started after it has been sitting for 30 years. The starter motor isn't working properly so it is arm strength required for the cranking handle.
Thanks. Yeah it was, I cut out a lot of me cranking it over as well. When I had my series 3 as a daily I used to crank start it. It would always start on the first revolution and was quite easy.
I was taught never to wrap my thumb around crank handle , keep it beside your index finger that way if the crank kicks suddenly it won’t break your thumb
Hi , good stuff, I have a 51 also early 51 grille like yours...it's still going, The fuel pump should purr then stop when the carby is primed. The idle speed up a bit makes easier starting... The starter coupling can be welded up when it fails until a good replacement can be found. Cheers.. Andrew
