My GPW was also a pig to start when hot.
First check the timing on the distributor, the earth to the starter
motor and the condition of all the connections on the coil.
What I found out with mine was that their was a build up of oxidisation
on the HT leads in the distributor cap which stopped it from starting
when it was hot, cleaned that away with some sand paper and away it went
on the battery, it much better than cranking it!
Peter
42GWP
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Bell [SMTP:tcb@hasher.demon.co.uk]
> Sent: 30 September 1999 09:21
> To: mil-veh; safemale
> Subject: Re: [MV] GPW Engine Crank
>
> >i hope i naver have to crank start my m886
>
> Please put me out of my misery... an M886 is...what?
>
> I've occasionally had to hand crank my 1944 Bedford QLR (28hp
> 6cyl).... not
> one of the most pleasant of beasts if the handle whips back.... a
> friend of
> mine's got a nice scar from his forehead to his chin.... he was a bit
> of a
> mess at the time... loads of blood... lucky not to break his nose...
> (In
> case your wondering he's 5' 6" Tall... had he been taller it probably
> wouldnt have been so bad)
>
> My GPW when cold starts first go with the handle (Assuming I've primed
> the
> fuel and set the choke and hand throttle right).... but when the
> engine is
> hot.... it can be a real pig... normally requiring the use of the
> battery
> method.... or a bump start.
>
> Is there a secret trick to starting a hot GPW via the handle? If so
> I'd
> really appreciate someone sharing it with me... thanks.
>
> I've found practicing with the starting handle to be an entertaining
> past
> time at MV Shows... especially for onlookers... and good learning
> experience
> too.
>
>
> Regards
>
> Tim
>
>
>
>
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