On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 23:29:44 -0500, Rodney Myrvaagnes
wrote:

I know a one-cylinder Volvo can be hand started, by a reliable
witness.
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I have hand started both 1 and 2 cylinder Volvo diesels. It is not
difficult. They have large flywheels which tends to make it easier
than some other engines.