I've seen experienced Model A owners start the engine without using the crank to do the actual starting. With the ignition switch turned off, pull the crank through a couple of turns with the choke closed to prime the cylinders, get one cylinder just past TDC on the compression stroke, then turn the ignition on and move the spark lever from retard to advance. One spark plug will fire and the engine will run.
Jerry

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