We have the metal crank hub, but you have to find something to rotate it. I used a small pair of vice grips, but you could buy a window crank from an auto parts store that would work. The problem would be finding one that matched the gear. Just be careful not to damage the ridges. Or, you could get a crank from one of the uk people who have upgraded to the ghia power motor option, and make it look factory... to remove your motor problems all together.