Feeler for reproduction parts

[Bear]

For your tally: I would be interested in a bunch of the handle and rod clips if they fit the 45 pickups.

 

[Weber Sarge]

The handle should work , clips is another story as they ones for the 45 (someone please correct me here) use an offset bolt pattern , which could be done if needed . Still working on steps to build the clips and some more equipment for the shop - don't tell the wife .
Sarge

 

[wscbill]

From my searches , it sounds as if the original length for 4* series was around 39" overall - who knows exactly ??? Wish I had someone close that I could borrow an original for a day or two...
Sarge

According to jp-carparts.com, the FJ40 handle is 850mm, the longer handle is 1005mm.

 

[Weber Sarge]

Yep , I've read that 850mm figure before somewhere ....you are the King of finding Info , I swear ....
Going to run an inquiry , maybe we'll get lucky .
Sarge

 

[coinoperated40]

See if this is any help. The ribbon spool is 4" diameter, so I put the radius at 2". Not precise, probably some metric number, but America is where I live, but do own foreign 40.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Shane

 

[edwjmcgrath]

I'm going to be a downer and predict a lot of broken arms/wrists/fingers if this product is successful.
I think the idea is cool, but...

 

[JohnnyC]

Btw 90's Mazda has almost the same crank tools ...

See here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/engine-crank-handle-tool.788092/


Dimensions: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/40-crank-handle-dimensions.608089/

 

[Weber Sarge]

No Downer needed , I already put a warning up with the bumper guide let alone the one coming for the starting handle when ready . Hand starting an engine is not exactly a safe thing to do . One false move with too much fuel , timing , or someone farts the wrong way and they kick back since a human can't spin the engine several revolutions with a lot of torque - ever seen how well even a tired direct-drive starter will move a Cruiser ? The gear reduction between a 1kw starter motor and that big flywheel is quite a lot - we don't have that leverage with a small crank handle and they usually kick back just as - or right after you let pressure off the handle . I learned young and the hard way hand-starting an old Lincoln short hood on the ground and got the scars to prove it . The method in the video mentioned previously is the proper and about the safest way to hand start . I really don't recommend anyone doing it , football helmet or not ...

Yes , those radius measurements help a lot , appreciate that .
If you measure from the handle end of the rod to the middle of the first bend , what is the length ?

BTW - first batch run of brackets is sold out , should have more done tomorrow or Wednesday .

Sarge

 

[coinoperated40]

I will do that this evening.
Right after I fix Mother-in-Laws shower head.
PRIORITIES.
SHane

 

[winnie]

geez ... you snooze you lose ... they went fast ... looking forward to the next batch ... great work, Sarge ...

 

[Weber Sarge]

Finishing up a small batch tonight - spent most of the day fixing my blasting cabinet as it was about wore out completely ....lol . Guess it's time for an upgrade , ugh ...
Sarge

 

[coinoperated40]

Hope this is what you are looking for. Let me know.

 

[Weber Sarge]

That's exactly what was needed , much appreciated .

Bumper guides back in stock...
Sarge

 

[Weber Sarge]

Working out the dimensions to start making the clips now , need to order some heavy square stock and maybe go troll the scrap yards again - wish it would warm up . I may need a couple brave souls to stress test the crank handles - must be experienced in using them and have a well-tuned engine .
Any takers ?
Sarge

 

[numby]

I'm now wondering if there's room for a handle on later model 40s than the ones in the pics above. Wouldn't the door pillar present a problem? I've only had the crank handle in a 55 and it was under the rear seat as I remember.

FYI, the starter claw nut is not installed on 81-newer engines. The 81- hex nut can be replaced w/ the earlier claw nut if desired.

Only a real cruiser aficionado would know this off the top of his head.

 

[Weber Sarge]

My 03/'77 has the front clip location next to the seat , inline with the holes on the rear fender well and plenty clear of the door pillar . I'll find out soon enough , starting to work on these parts now .
Sarge

 

[fj401978]

Got my front bumper bracket today Sarge, looks great! Thanks!!

Skip

 

[Weber Sarge]

Glad you like it ...
Sarge

 

[70 FJ40]

Will the starter handle work if I have a Warn 8274 out front? I will look in the morning to see if I can at least get a line of site at the starter claw nut. I would love to have this as a back up. Great work Sarge! Thanks for all the effort!

 

[Weber Sarge]

I don't think it will work - the winch drum is probably in the way . Look at the point where the 2 bolt holes are in the bumper if you have them . The guide must sit within 1/4" plane with the top of the frame rails to keep it in a horizontal line with the crank nut . Only way I see it working with any winch is if the winch is mounted between the frame rails keeping the top flush or slightly below that point .
Sarge