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Brian · 03-21-2026, 10:57 PM

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Brian, perhaps I am mistaken but thought the crank extension was no longer a standard issue tool.
Yes? No?

I'm learning here

Mike, Sorry, I don't know the definitive answer, but, a 2/1/38 Service letter announces the tire pump,grease gun, and starting crank were discontinued as regular equipment on new cars and trucks. Evidently, the crank and extension were discontinued 8/7/36....this info is from the 1938-39 Ford Book, published by the EFV8 Club, pg 3-48

03-21-2026, 10:57 PM	#26
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 4,099	Re: Some believe I've crossed over to the dark side. 39/40 vs. '36 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Brian, perhaps I am mistaken but thought the crank extension was no longer a standard issue tool. Yes? No? I'm learning here Mike, Sorry, I don't know the definitive answer, but, a 2/1/38 Service letter announces the tire pump,grease gun, and starting crank were discontinued as regular equipment on new cars and trucks. Evidently, the crank and extension were discontinued 8/7/36....this info is from the 1938-39 Ford Book, published by the EFV8 Club, pg 3-48 __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!