Hi from Mexico City

[metalworker]

Great video!

I noticed that you started it with a full turn of the crank or more. As a youngster I was taught that you should limit it to a quarter turn of the handle and then to pull the handle off the shaft because the impulse magneto might cause it to fire the spark plug early and kick back. Does yours ever kick back when starting?

I recall a 1950's Wisconsin V-4 on a combine that you could (sometimes) start just by turning the flywheel with your hand (and being very careful with your fingers).

Farmerford

The engine was restored so carefully with technical support of friends of mine who's make me advertisement about kick back. You are right this back is so dangerous. All the components of the engine was revised with care for can give good results and safely operation. The engine untill now never has kick back when starting. I guess you don't have seen the video right? YouTube - Wisconsin engine Mod T F 1954