Every once in a while I look at Model T Haven just to see what they have for sale? They have a rusty '13 touring with this gizmo sticking through the firewall. Is that used to pull the crank from the front seat? Never seen one of those before.
Looks like a handle for an accessory self-commencer:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/331880/399655.html?1383837232
It would be nice to have!Bud.
here's the other end of it
that is the second one of those I've seen
Its scarcity may indicate how successful it was (or wasn't).
The "Simplex" Model T starter
From:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/81356.html
And from the patent:
Jim
The "Simplex" Model T starter
From:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/81356.html
And from the patent:
Jim
The "Simplex" Model T starter
From:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/81356.html
And from the patent:
Almost looks like a steady handle for the passenger to hang on to.
Here's the link to The Simplex starter I posted a while back under Accessory Of The Day.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/124401.html
Herer's a link to A Universal dash pull starter posted under Accessory Of The Day.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/168184.html
We have one, but not all the parts are there.
Toon
And I thought starting a lawn mower was hard...
Those pull starters are kinda cool tho.
Here's a link to the car:
http://modelthaven.com/13t.html
Too bad is has a June 1915 engine in it.
: ^ )
Keith
Jim Griffen in West St Paul, MInnesota installed one on his '17 touring.
He had no problem starting the car from the driver's seat. It usually took one slow pull. I don't think it took much physical effort.
Here is another driver seat starting method. It works very well on a warm engine but still requires a strong arm pull. Should the engine kick, you will become very close friend with the steering wheel.
an original ad, notice name given.
Through the dash handle
I'd be interested in playing with it. See if it will actually work as designed. Definitely an interesting idea.
They work great if they are still within tolerances, most are worn out from years of hard use. The ratchet that goes on the crank usually has the most wear. They still require a strong arm.