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2CV starter
This starter doesn't work...
2CV Magnet switch
Divided and released from the rust, the construction units look much better. The magnetic switch (above at this photo) was still okay and not further divided. During the starting procedure it presses the pinion on the flywheel and the electric motor of the starter can now turn the engine. The pinion is withdrawn by a spring after starting.

2CV starter
The carbon contacts cleaned in large exposure.

2CV starter
Intermediate step during assembling.

2CV starter
In order to be able to replace the carbon contacts if necessary, you don't have to disassemble the whole starter. It is sufficient to unscrew the rear metal ring. It is isolated original with paper. I used adhesive tape here.

2CV starter
Assembled from downside...

2CV starter
...and from above. At the gearbox the attachment takes place with 2 screws.

2CV starter crank
If the electric starter should fail, you can use the starter crank.

2CV crank
The crank is put with opened hood at the fan on the crankshaft. When using the crank consider that the thumb does NOT enclose the crank (as shown at this photo).

2CV starter
The thumb should instead placed like shown here. The reason is that the engine can 'strike back'. If the crank is then enclosed with the thumb, it might break in the most unfavorable case (your thumb - not the crank). If you place your thumb like shown at this photo, the crank will just slip out of your hand. So watch out!
Turn on the ignition and with cold engine also pull the Choke. Turn the crank clockwise. As soon as the engine starts, the crank is pressed automatically away from the crankshaft (doesn't rotoate simultaniously).
The engine cannot be started, if the battery is completely discharged, defective or not assembled. Some 'residual voltage' is needed.
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