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redmodelt · 06-08-2018, 08:51 AM

Just make sure the timing is set to fire after top dead center and make sure the lever is up. While it can be done, I would not suggest trying with a B distributor that is set to fire before top dead center. While the starter can power past the timing set to BTDC, your arm maybe not so much.

06-08-2018, 08:51 AM	#4
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Crank start Just make sure the timing is set to fire after top dead center and make sure the lever is up. While it can be done, I would not suggest trying with a B distributor that is set to fire before top dead center. While the starter can power past the timing set to BTDC, your arm maybe not so much. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!