Before everyone gets into a spittin' match, consider this:
Regardless of whether you like to crank or not, if you have a distributor ignition, hand cranking will start much easier and quicker than cranking with a starter, especially when it is cold. The coil is a "step up" coil, and the output votage is directly related to the input voltage. When you crank with the starter, the voltage drop is dramatic, subsequently, the spark at the plugs. If the rest of the ignition is in proper working condition, hand cranking will give the hotest spark on a distributor system.
An old timer taught me how to cold-start by hand cranking, and it works everytime. Choke on, ignition off. 2 revolutions on the crank. Open choke 1/2 way, ignition on, then quick crank. works every time.
Now, this does NOT apply with a magneto system. In that case, you get faster and continuous revolutions, and better starting with a mag system. Although, the old-timer's suggestion works there too.
In any case, most of my shows and fair's, I take my F-2 or F-20, and rarely one of my letter series. I have no option but to hand crank. To me, hand cranking is not an issue. And for the person whose preference is to restore their tractor back to original, then so be it. I do have to admit that if I stall out on a pull, it is kind of a bummer to have to jump off to start her back up......and embarrasing..... :oops:
The great thing here is it totally up to personal preference. Nothing better than being at a tractor show or the county fair, surrounded by a bunch of kids/spectators, and fire up your tractor with 1/2 a spin on the hand crank..........and ah that deep throaty sound of the F-20 with no muffler and the exhaust elbow........ 8)
To each his own, and God bless every one of you!!!!!
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