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Originally posted by tankbarrell
Its an M4A1(76) and therefore should have the radial engine. As Alex stated, it is necessary to crank the engine over by hand using the handle supplied. This should be stowed on the lh sponson. 50 turns is normally sufficient, a zillion is a bit excessive!
Assuming the oil and fuel levels are ok and the fuel is turned on it is then a matter of:-
Clutch down
In nuetral
magnetos on
squeeze the starter and booster switches (no booster fitted with Bosch magnetos)
Dont be afraid to pump the throttle while cranking, the radial has a supercharger and this tends to mash up any excess fuel before it reaches the cylinders. I've never flooded one yet, though if you overdo it, you might be faced with a fire........ stand by with an extinguisher just in case.
Good luck to your mate, looks a nice buy.
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Hi TB..
I like your way better than mine...
But I thought I would enlighten my favourite, friendly Oatmeal Savage so he would not turn himself into a crispy critter...
And give him the necessary info on pressures and temperature and the "WHY.." it is done the way it is,.,..
He is addicted to Ford Flatheads and we are trying to ease him off with a radial...