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Hand crank start 3J/5J ?

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I recently saw several photos of an early D2 3J that appeared to be equipped for a hand crank, with the crank pulley “ears” and crank handle bushing in the bottom of the radiator. Said tractor also had rope start pony motor. 

A quick look at the D2 3J parts book here on the ACMOC site, shows two hand crank handles for a 3J. One appears to be captivated like a Twenty Two and the other appears to be removable (I presume after starting)

At any rate, the possibility of hand starting a D2 surprised me and while I am very content with my electric start pony…..I am curious if anyone here has one, or has done it. 

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Sat, Feb 1, 2025 1:27 PM
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It's not a starting handle, it is for turning the engine over to spread the oil film on the internal engine components prior to starting, and for turning the engine for service.
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Sat, Feb 1, 2025 2:03 PM
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Reply to josh:
It's not a starting handle, it is for turning the engine over to spread the oil film on the internal engine components prior to starting, and for turning the engine for service.
I have similar on the RD4 parked outside. I will have to remember to include the handle when CrawlerAddict gathers it for his cache of RD's. JM
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Sat, Feb 1, 2025 10:19 PM
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Reply to juiceman:
I have similar on the RD4 parked outside. I will have to remember to include the handle when CrawlerAddict gathers it for his cache of RD's. JM
Also have one with diesel 40.
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Mon, Feb 3, 2025 4:05 AM
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Reply to wimmera farmer:
Also have one with diesel 40.
Ahhhh that makes more sense. As always, thanks for the info!
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