lonejacklarry Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 It occurred to me that I ought to turn the engine over occasionally now that the rebuild it finished. Could anyone tell me what the business end of the crank looks like so I would know what I'm looking for? Or better yet anyone have an extra lying around for sale. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostviking Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Did they still have hand cranks when yours was made? Take a look at the crank bolt. If you can't see it because the radiator is in the way, then you wouldn't be able to put a hand crank on it either. On my newer stuff a big socket and a socket wrench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Looks like 3/4” round stock with a 5/16” pin almost 2” up from the tapered end 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 guess I never realized how deep behind the bumper the crank rod adapter fits.....I have no less than 9 maybe 10 of these for the LBC's...their crank end doubles as a lug nut tool on these puppies..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonejacklarry Posted January 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 I don't know about radiator clearance as the engine is sitting on a roll around dolly. I did not notice any hex protrusion that would take a socket. It does look like some fitting goes into the bolt type thing and it can only be turned clockwise. I hope this makes some sense. If not I can get a picture of it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Both styles of front crank nuts.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostviking Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonejacklarry Posted January 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) Bret3B- yes, that looks like a tool that I need. Dodgeb4ya-yep, the bottom picture shows what I need, Are these commonly sold as a tool or did they come in the truck's tool kit? At any rate this is what I need. It would be easy to weld a bolt on the free end and crank it with a ratchet. Anyone have one of these for sale? Edited January 22, 2022 by lonejacklarry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 2 hours ago, lonejacklarry said: Anyone have one of these for sale? If you don’t make your own, try DCM https://dcmclassics.com/engine-parts/291-e-540-engine-crank-handle.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) Hand cranking to start, even the thought of it, scares the bejeebers outta me. I know the way you’re supposed to keep your thumb folded but I have heard too many horror stories of broken thumbs, arms, even legs. I know lots of people have done it hundreds, if not thousands of times, without injury. I’ve even done it a couple of times but I brought spare underwear just in case. ? I know you just want to turn your engine over……..that I could do. Edited January 23, 2022 by RobertKB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kencombs Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 If you only want to turn in in storage, on a dolly there is no need for the crank. Either nut type can be turned with a socket. If you just want the crank, that is OK to, just not needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) I too would not want to use a crank to start a engine ... too much of a pussy! Don't need any damaged sprained thumbs or wrists.? Edited January 23, 2022 by Dodgeb4ya Spelling error 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonejacklarry Posted January 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 Thanks for the replies. When I looked at the fitting on the end of the crank I never noticed it had a hex shape behind the crank slots. I think I have a socket that big but, in not, I can make a short term crank fitting like was posted. And, for those keeping score, I have no desire to hand crank start the engine either. I've never tried it but I used to ride kick start motorcycles and I vividly remember how fast the kick pedal could come back up. No desire to repeat that ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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