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Originally posted by Alex Blair
The chap pictured with the crank,shows the proper way to rip his thumb off when the old Ford kicks back..The thumb should be positioned on the same side of the handle as the fingers while cranking the engine over..
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That chap is none other than Hugh Thompson, Jan's illustrious dad, and yes, I agree - I've seen even a tired V8 kick back savagely - it happened to my brother, caught him along the leg and opened it up nicely.