[Ed in Maine]

My 1914 Model T must be hand cranked also. It doesn't start as easily as I would like it and the reason is that the compression is only 42# - 45#. However, Retard the Spark, open the throttle wide open with the ignition off and charge the engine with gas fumes with five hand cranks & full choke, with someone at the wheel to reduce the engine speed on starting or reduce the throttle to 50%. Turn on the ignition (I assume you are using a battery to energize the coils), crank the engine.



I like the NH carburetor, very simple and easy to maintain. Lately, I have been carrying a spray can of Starting Either. At 77 yrs., I also get tired of cranking the car! Note that if the throttle is not wide open during the priming process, you do have a restriction for the gas fumes to go into the engine and poor compression makes this process even more difficult. Good luck, Ed