HANDLE CRANKING ENGINE DODGE (WINCH)
Engine starting crank handle Dodge WC (winch version)
For vehicles equipped with Braden MU winch
Handle for manually cranking the engine on Dodge WC vehicles equipped with a Braden MU winch. Due to the presence of the winch, the long version of this handle has a total length of approximately 60 cm (24 inches), allowing the crank pin in the crankshaft to be reached behind the winch assembly.
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Material Steel |
Version Winch model (long) |
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Length 60 cm (24") |
Application Dodge WC with winch |
Features
- Special long version for vehicles with Braden MU winch
- Reach behind front winch assembly
- Steel construction with angled handle
- Teeth approximately 3 cm from shaft end
- Compatible with crankshaft of T-214, T-215 engines
★ Essential component for manually starting the engine when the electric starter is not functioning. The long version is specifically designed for use on vehicles with front winch.
Application
Suitable for Dodge WC vehicles equipped with Braden MU front winch: WC 1/2 ton 4x4 with winch (1941-1942), WC 3/4 ton 4x4 with winch such as WC-52, WC-56 (1942-1945), and WC 1-1/2 ton 6x6 with winch such as WC-62, WC-63 (1943-1945). Does NOT fit vehicles without winch — for those, the short version is required (approximately 40 cm).
Installation notes
The handle is stored during transport in a special bracket mounted on the front winch corner. For use: place the toothed shaft in the crank pin opening in the crankshaft, ensure the teeth engage correctly, and crank with firm force. After use, return to the bracket on the front bumper/winch assembly.
Compatibility
IMPORTANT: This is the LONG version for vehicles WITH Braden MU winch. For vehicles WITHOUT winch (such as WC-51, WC-53, WC-54), a shorter version (CC-561973) of approximately 40 cm length is required. The longer version compensates for the extra distance due to the winch assembly at the front of the chassis.
Historical context
On Dodge WC vehicles with front winch, the chassis was extended at the front to accommodate the Braden MU winch, resulting in approximately 25 cm of additional length. This made an extended crank handle necessary to reach the crankshaft for manual starting in emergency situations.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
