Engine hand crank

[dgrinnan]

Does anyone have a hand crank for a 47 Dodge 1/2 ton.  218 engine.  I am going to a swamp meet in a couple weeks and was going to look for one to keep with my truck.  I need a picture of the end that engages the engine so I know what to look for.  I am sure there are different ones out there.  If you have it are you able to measure the width of the tip?  1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, etc...

[JBNeal]

additional information - hand crank dimensions

[dgrinnan]

thanks.  that was good information in the other post.  Now I have to go take a closer look at mine.  I never thought about the radiator.  I just assumed mine was set up for a hand crank because there is a spot in the front for one to slip in but I guess that could just be a carry over form previous years? 

Edited January 26, 2022 by dgrinnan

[wagoneer]

Here's an interesting question - where does one get a new radiator with a hole / gap in the front to support the crank, or is the radiator shorter? There is just enough room under the radiator in my 50 to put a deep  extension. It would be interesting to see how a radiator differs pre and post hand crank eras.

[Young Ed]

22 hours ago, dgrinnan said:

thanks.  that was good information in the other post.  Now I have to go take a closer look at mine.  I never thought about the radiator.  I just assumed mine was set up for a hand crank because there is a spot in the front for one to slip in but I guess that could just be a carry over form previous years? 

Ive never tried to crank my 46 but my understanding is the crank is long enough to go through the grill and slip through the gap under the radiator into the special crank nut. 

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

Mine goes through grille, lower radiator tank and into the crank that has a lug for the “crank”. I used it a lot when I first bought the truck for trouble shooting or after it sits for awhile. Very handy IMO

[John-T-53]

I think that Vintage Power Wagons sells new cranks....