I am sooo old that I remeber
Being able to start my car without having to put my foot on the break
(I own a car that doesn't require it)
Or having to put the clutch in
(I own a car that doesn't require it)
Or having to put the clutch in
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HumanEarth · 56-60, F
HumanEarth · 56-60, F
SinlessOnslaught · 26-30, M
@HumanEarth What should he do to not break his thumb?
HumanEarth · 56-60, F
On your screen can you blow up the photograph?
See how the guys thumb is wrapped around the crank. In case the engine backfires, it will throw that crank rod back in the opposite direction with such force and power. That it will snap out of the hand.
If you hold the way the guy is in the photograph. When engine backfires it will pull your hand and twist it taking your thumb and wrist with it.
Most people just get a broken thumb, some get a broken thumb, wrist, and forearm. All because they forgotten to keep the thumb off the crank
See how the guys thumb is wrapped around the crank. In case the engine backfires, it will throw that crank rod back in the opposite direction with such force and power. That it will snap out of the hand.
If you hold the way the guy is in the photograph. When engine backfires it will pull your hand and twist it taking your thumb and wrist with it.
Most people just get a broken thumb, some get a broken thumb, wrist, and forearm. All because they forgotten to keep the thumb off the crank
HumanEarth · 56-60, F
[media=https://youtu.be/cIHHdxCmuS0]
Here is a video of someone showing on how to do it the safe way to start it
Here is a video of someone showing on how to do it the safe way to start it