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Steve Derus wrote:
A Rolls Royce P-I or P-II engine, if well- tuned and warmed up, will start without even spinning the engine, by switching on the ignition, moving the spark lever on the steering column upward to full advance, then QUICKLY moving the spark lever down to fully retarded. I guess just the arc or spark created is enough to do the trick. The displacement of a P-I six cylinder is over 460 c.i.
I have first hand knowledge that this is true, I have done it more than once on a '28 P-I Springfield Newmarket.
So, anyone ever tried that on a Duesey or other marque?
I've heard of that being done, on a Duesenberg. I've never done it personally, however.
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A Rolls Royce P-I or P-II engine, if well- tuned and warmed up, will start without even spinning the engine, by switching on the ignition, moving the spark lever on the steering column upward to full advance, then QUICKLY moving the spark lever down to fully retarded. I guess just the arc or spark created is enough to do the trick. The displacement of a P-I six cylinder is over 460 c.i.
I have first hand knowledge that this is true, I have done it more than once on a '28 P-I Springfield Newmarket.
So, anyone ever tried that on a Duesey or other marque?
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To start a car with a hand crank, you need a hand crank, which will be with the tool kit. You may also need someone to put their foot on the accellerator, as well as fast reactions.
1 - Pull out choke / retard timing lever if it starts better when retarded.
2 - Depress accellerator pedal a couple of times to prime the engine
3 - Ensure that the HAND BRAKE IS ON!
4 - Make sure that the car's GEAR IS IN NEUTRAL!
5 - Switch on ignition
6 - Insert hand crank into the drive shaft of the engine.
7 - Cup the hand crank in your hand. Do not grip with your thumb. When the engine starts, you could break your thumb or other hand bones if you do as the handle can jump with quite a force.
8 - Crank the handle smartly. Be prepared to pull your hand away when the engine starts.
9 - Remove handle from engine. It will very likely have moved free of the hand drive shaft when it started
Sometimes you may need an extra helper to lightly squeeze the accelerator pedal just after the engine has started. Points 4 and 5 are VERY important. Fail to do these safety checks, and you could end up in the embarrassing position of being run over by your own car.
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I have no idea what's happened to it since he passed away.
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