I've had the same hard starting issues with my Carrier this year as well. So far I have the problem narrowed down to a bad connection at the starter bolt to power cable. My copper bolt is only half as long as it should be (top half broken off at some point). The threads were also chewed up and it has since been re-tapped down to 1/4"-20nc. Nowy cable is loose again and it's time to replace the special bolt.
Rob I've also used the hand crank a few times. The first time I sliced all my caluses off of both hands and said quite a few words. Other times I've hardly moved it and it fired right up.
Bruce I'm all for keeping it stock 6 volt like you.
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Jordan Baker
RHLI Museum,
Otter LRC
C15A-Wire3, 1944
Willys MB, 1942
10cwt Canadian trailer
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