Sentence examples for crank the engine from inspiring English sources

To purge it, remove the spark plugs and crank the engine.

Have a friend "crank" the engine.

Turn the ignition key on but don't crank the engine.

Have someone crank the engine while watching the test light.

You may have to crank the engine longer than normal to get it to start.

Have someone crank the engine and watch for a good white spark.

After Mr. Taylor cranked the engine to life, I bucked into first gear, muscled the steering wheel into submission, and we were off.

JUST after lunch break one infernal Houston afternoon in 1995, I slammed the door of the company truck, cranked the engine, and punched the gas so hard that the truck fishtailed onto Jensen Drive.

With thickened oil in the sump, there were various recommended solutions for starting, including cranking the engine with one rear wheel jacked up off the ground, or building a small fire underneath the pan to warm up the oil.

Before the seller cranks the engine, check to see if it is already warm.

If the car won't start, don't just keep cranking the engine.