Pullstart 62,905 #1 Posted May 18, 2023 Looking at these pictures, is that a hand start flywheel? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #2 Posted May 18, 2023 23 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Sure looks like hand wheel flywheel, doesn’t it? And a big ol’ lever to engage the belt. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #3 Posted May 18, 2023 Could very well be - we used to have Manual Handwheels on some production equipment that had some type of clutch inside. They only engaged for setup use with the machine stopped - they freewheeled while running... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick3478 428 #4 Posted May 18, 2023 Probably is. I don't see any sign of an electric motor or battery connection. And the ignition is magneto with a kill switch, so that all tracks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #5 Posted May 18, 2023 15 minutes ago, Rick3478 said: Probably is. I don't see any sign of an electric motor or battery connection. And the ignition is magneto with a kill switch, so that all tracks. My thoughts as well. I love me a WICO MAGNETO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,631 #6 Posted May 18, 2023 @Pullstart always liked Wisconsin engines older guy up the road from me had a BOLENS tractor 30 + years , with that power , similar build strength to gravely , case , really bombproof , when America , did not put an expiration date on their stuff, post WW2 , PETE 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
