Hand Crank

[CamaroMan]

old thread but what the heck - a clicking when hot it caused by heat soak. Chevies had them in the 50s - they were advised to install a ford style remote solenoid - problem solved! The engine block heats the solenoid to a point that it draws too much current - I did this on my chevy as well..

hth!

[alcodiesel]

"This was common knowledge in the days of the Model T car. When using a crank to start the engine, put your thumb and fingers on the same side of the crank. If it backfires, your thumb will not be broken!"

Oh my gosh, my dad, who had a model T, told me that! Thanks dad. Who knew I'd ever come close to utilizing that piece of information? I am almost tempted to get out my crank and give the A4 a turn.

[GregH]

Will totally be adding Hand Crank Starting to my list of things to learn next year !

[marthur]

Here is a video I made a while ago hand starting my A-4:

Hand Cranking

Edited for bad link

[GregH]

Here is a video I made a while ago hand starting my A-4:

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntUkgUXM0-o

Just tried from work and it could not find the link. Will try from home tonight.

[marthur]

Try the newly edited link.

[GregH]

Try the newly edited link.

Link works thanks!