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Rich P. Bingham
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Use your Ford !!
I've seen a few setups to use a T for powering other machinery, but this is the first I've seen to use the crank ratchet. Would be handier for cars with a self-starter, though.
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jiminbartow
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Re: Use your Ford !!
I think the crank would have to be removed and a shaft, equipped with a reverse ratchet inserted into the crank hole. Jim Patrick
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Re: Use your Ford !!
Someday, if I live long enough, I'll make one of those belt drives that sets under the back wheels. 
The inevitable often happens.
1915 Runabout
1923 Touring
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Rich P. Bingham
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Re: Use your Ford !!
Oh yes ! Most certainly. The ad mentions a governor. I wonder what that entailed ?jiminbartow wrote: ↑Sat May 28, 2022 10:05 pmI think the crank would have to be removed and a shaft, equipped with a reverse ratchet inserted into the crank hole. Jim Patrick
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Rich Eagle
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Re: Use your Ford !!
It's so interesting to see these innovations. Here are a couple more.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/41 ... 1419719308
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/179374/250365.html
When did I do that?