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Starting crank arm question
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:09 pm
by Belliott3
Is there supposed to be a small hole near the end of the starting crank arm for the spring to attach to? I can't seem to find one on mine, but it's been recently painted and I don't know if the hole was filled in with paint.
Re: Starting crank arm question
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:28 pm
by FATMAN
Yes they all have a hole 5 3/4" from the end on the right side in line with bottom of the hole, Bob
Re: Starting crank arm question
Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:32 pm
by Belliott3
Thanks, Bob, that's kinda what I thought but couldn't remember exactly where the hole was; your photos and measurements helped tremendously!
Re: Starting crank arm question
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 12:17 am
by Steve Jelf
It's very common for that hole to be so filled with paint and/or crud that it's hard to find.
Re: Starting crank arm question
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:03 am
by Belliott3
Alright, now that I've finally located the hole is there a trick to getting that spring on??? It's brand new so it's pretty stiff.
Re: Starting crank arm question
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 6:47 am
by J1MGOLDEN
I had difficulty with adding the new spring and realized the end that is bent over is longer than required.
Grinding off half the length made it much easier to replace.
Re: Starting crank arm question
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 6:48 am
by J1MGOLDEN
I had difficulty with adding the new spring and realized the end that is bent over is longer than required.
Grinding off half the length made it much easier to replace.
Re: Starting crank arm question
Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 6:49 am
by J1MGOLDEN
The above message was just a rest, but I over did it.
Nice to see this 2019 Forum actually working again!