you are supposed to rig a hammer on a pivot near the starter,
and a strong cord going forward ..
when you want to start the engine, jerk hard on the cord going to the
hammer.

better yet ..
some solenoid that will propel a stout steel rod into the side of the
starter, making it go that way.

On 7/24/2012 9:36 AM, ralph meyermann wrote:
> Good Idea!! I see a new starter in the near future after a rew rear main
> seal and tranny work!!
>
> Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
>
> On Jul 24, 2012 11:27 AM, "Mike" <collum@myfairpoint.net> wrote:
>
> When I had to occasionally whack the starter on my '85, I used a
> broomstick through the wheelwell. Didn't have to get dirty that way and
> it worked perfectly.
>
> Mike
>