RE: [MV] MB/GPW hand-crank?

Maurizio Beretta (pierino@tin.it)
Fri, 22 May 1998 11:31:43 +0200

At 17.42 19/05/98 +0200, you wrote:
>>
>> Hi List
>>
>> Given my ongoing problems with the starter motor on my jeep, I was
>> wondering:
>> have any MB/GPW owners ever hand-cranked their jeeps?

>Hold the crank like that, turn slowly until you get to the compression
>stroke with the
>handle on the crank turning up, and then put your weight on the crank,

>As soon as the motor fires up, get to the throttle and choke controls to
>adjust them.
>
>-Lars, Norway

what do you suggest about throttle and choke posn for both cold and warm
days on either crank and starter chances?

I have some problem on getting started my '43 MB 6 v on warm days...

..perhaps, should be better to have a VERY big battery...;-))

Maurizio

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