Stuck hand crank

[Anonymous-0]

I purchased 2 Super M`s and both have stuck hand cranks. Probably from lack of use but still nice to have if the battery goes bad. I have used all kind of penetrating oil to no avail. Any suggestions would be appreciated.. Thanks in advance.

 

[Janicholson]

Heating them (not red) then cooling. hanging weights on a crank (150lbs), and application of shock (brass hammer on the end) is most common.
They are crankable, but it takes a desire beyond to decide to do it. JimN

 

[the tractor vet]

It is nice to have things working , but for me i have had enough exp. with the CRANK and have the battle scars to prove it . That is why i had a policy that if it had to be started with a crank I DID NOT WORK ON IT . Batterys and starters cost less then stitches or a broken arm.

 

[wonderingAl]

I have an idea, especially for the Indiana squad...see if anyone down on "Gasoline Alley"...Indy500....has an old Indy Car Starter. These starters look like a 50 cal. machine gun that they stick the barrel of it into the rear of the Car...Rev-it-up! You could weld onto the barrel of the starter the head of the hand crank and "...start your engine!"

Just having fun.