engine crank

[rameismer@aol.com]

could some one out there give me size and layout of an engine crank. for a TC orTD as I need (2) one for a TC and one for a TD . Any reason it would not work,I don't think I would ever use it to start the engine. Rolland Meismer TC #3409---TD #5522

[Robert Johnson]

Rolland: Whilst my TC didn't have a hand crank when I got it (and I still don't have one), I did measure one and made notes that the dimensions on that example were as follows: *Diameter was 3/4". *Long part from engine was 22 1/4". *Eccentric arm length was 7 //3/4". *Handle length was 4 1/2". The handle has a rotating sleeve on it. *Forgot to measure the pin diameter and its length but it shouldn't be too hard to determine that on your cars directly. Attached is a picture I found in my files of a hand crank for a TC. Bob Johnson Crescent City, CA '46 TC 1450

[Charles Hill]

FWIW, MOSS and Abingdon still sell cranks. MOSS wants about $60.00. BTW, I think TD and EXU cranks are due having to clear the bumpers. Regards, Charles Hill

[Austin R. Baer]

Here's a drawing I made this evening from a '46 and a '49 crank. I used fractional rather than decimal dimension, because there's nothing very critical about it, but these will be within about .010" anyway. The (turntable) handle can probably be made from a piece of electrical conduit or some such. Keep your thumb off the anvil! Best regards, Austin

could some one out there give me size and layout of an engine crank. for a TC orTD as I need (2) one for a TC and one for a TD . Any reason it would not work,I don't think I would ever use it to start the engine. Rolland Meismer TC #3409---TD #5522