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#811919 12/31/2011 6:09 PM
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hi got a 37 with engine, i would like to test the engine to find out if it would even turn over but the starter is a floor stomp type newer starters you can touch the + and - with jumper cables but only one cable on this starter far as i can tell anyone have a diagram photo or ?? on where on the starter i need to jump it at


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Daniel Bland #811922 12/31/2011 6:12 PM
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Hook a set of jumper cables to the battery cables and push the stomper pedal. Easy!
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Hotrod Lincoln #811949 12/31/2011 8:22 PM
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lol prob with that no key, and far as i can tell no positive cable "missing i guess" but not going to use the 216 in it but just wanna be able to tell whoever i sell it to if it turns over or not


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Daniel Bland #811951 12/31/2011 8:28 PM
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Pull the spark plugs and turn the fan. If you really want to hear the starter motor connect the positive lead to the large lug on the starter switch, ground the housing and push on the button on the starter switch using a large screw driver pry bar.


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No key needed. Just connect to the big terminal at the starter and push the linkage with a pry bar to engage the drive. Be careful not to short out the jumper cable clamp with the stomp linkage.
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The engine will turn over whether you have a key or not. The key simply supplies power to the coil. Hook your battery up as suggested by Hotrod and Tiny, then press the stomp starter pedal. If the engine turns over, you might as well see if you can get it to start and run. I think it would sell better.


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