My 46 had a crank when I bought it 46 years ago and I have used it occasionally over the years. Using it to overcome a dead battery, not too effective as it delivers only about a half spin and spark is weak. On a drained battery with some life left, it will work as long as the engine is well tuned.
Stan,
This is not as stellar as I would have hoped for, but I guess it makes sense. You've obviously had your '46 for some time...it looks pretty cool with that wood on the side, I like it...I grew up in Southern California and Woodies were the 'thang for surfers...your truck looks way cool...
These days I use mine only to show off. If the engine is warm, it fires with little effort, the "neat" factor cannot be overstated.
"neat" factor is off the charts.
I wasn't expecting anyone to say it was so safe Chevy recommended it to everyone, young and old alike!
Trying to start a 6 volt stovebolt after driving at 45 mph for an hour often results in little more than a drained battery. I used to be on top of that situation and I would quit before the battery was over drained, go have a few beers so both I and the truck cooled off, then try again and use the crank if necessary. I later learned it was just easier to park on a downslope, but still went for beers anyway.
I need to get the engine numbers to determine what I have in my truck, but think it could be the newer '54-'63, I'm not sure yet. Those have higher compression. So much is new to me, so much to learn...
Alan
