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using starting handle
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 7:22 am
by mmjosh
i have been to look at a 1954 morris minor what has stood for 3 years the engine turns freely and was wondering would it be able to start by the handle if the battery is completely dead?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 7:53 am
by 8009STEVE
If the battery is completly dead, then it will not start. it will need power to the coil to make a spark. Jump lead it.
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 9:21 am
by mmjosh
ok thanks
Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 9:48 am
by mike.perry
You need enough battery power to light the ignition light. However as the car has been standing you don't know if the coil, condenser etc are still working I would suggest a well charged battery would be advisable.