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Re: Starter handle for TR3A

To: "Triumph List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Starter handle for TR3A
From: "Kinderlehrer" <kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 11:47:13 -0700
References: <NOEDJDCNFBCNELMBFNFECEKIGMAA.Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
> > There's just one problem: it won't engage in anything. There's a hole in
> > the radiator, it goes in, but there doesn't seem to be a dog on the
> > crankshaft, at least not one that fits my crank handle. I've tried
peering
> > at the front of the crankshaft with a mirror on a stick, but I can't see
> > anything.
> >
>.
>
> But IMO the handle is not worth the effort to set valves.  Put the
> transmission in 4th gear, and rock the car (brake off) to roll the engine
> over.  If it's a bit stiff, you can use your leg against the front bumper
to
> get more force on it, but I can just lean a bit against the bottom of the
> windshield frame and move mine.
>
> Randall
>

Is it also possible the dog is worn out?  I used the crank a lot when I was
having starter problems, so much that the crank will no longer grab the ears
on the dog, so to speak.  At least thats what I think is going on since I
didn't change the motor mounts. Now that the car is repainted, I wouldn't
want to use it anyway because of the possible damage to the grill around the
opening and to the guide inside.

When I have to turn the enigine over for what ever reason, like adjusting
points or valves, I push on the fan blade.

Bob





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