awhile back I bought 3 apaches and a '53 GMC (still stock) in one fell swoop (they were going to be crushed). Since then I bought a '48 ford (same reason). so I have wads of old trucks with engines that may or may not run, some missing ignition switches (and wiring), some missing keys, etc.
I really want to just see if they run (yes, have soaked cylinders for weeks now and turned over w/breaker bar on flywheel and cleaned plugs, rebuilt carbs, etc). Is there some simple way an idiot like me can crank and run them without ignition switches? I realize someone might prefer to PM me and not throw this out there, appreciate whatever you can offer. The things I'd like to crank for now is my positive ground 6 volt 53 GMC and my 12 volt 58 apache (has ignition switch intact, no key), and my '48 ford f3 (all there but no key). Surely there is some way I can use jumpers between battery and coil and what else?? thank you lefty
